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Laura M. Hernandez Cruz, MD

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Summary

Dr. Laura M. Hernandez Cruz, MD is a family doctor at 1475 W 49th Pl, Hialeah, FL 33012. Phone: (305) 204-9318. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Laura M. Hernandez Cruz had 271 Original Medicare patients and 378 services. NPI 1104271725. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Laura M. Hernandez Cruz, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Laura M. Hernandez Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laura M. Hernandez Cruz accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Laura M. Hernandez Cruz see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 271 Original Medicare patients and 378 services for Laura M. Hernandez Cruz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Laura M. Hernandez Cruz's NPI number?
1104271725. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Laura M. Hernandez Cruz, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients271
Services billed to Medicare378
Different services or procedures22
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)127 services
  2. Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)88 services
  3. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)79 services
  4. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)45 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Ischemic heart disease50%
  • Diabetes41%
  • Chronic kidney disease41%

Hospitals where Laura M. Hernandez Cruz works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laura M. Hernandez Cruz at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Laura M. Hernandez Cruz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Laura M. Hernandez Cruz as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Small Hospital Innovations LLC95 clinicians in the group
  • Kayenta Alternative Rural Hospital68 clinicians in the group
  • Tampa Bay Emergency Physicians-Heartland LLC50 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Hialeah

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hialeah, FL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Small Hospital Innovations LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2004 (22 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1104271725
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians