Quick answers
- Does Crystale J. Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Crystale J. 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 Crystale J. Cruz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 90 Original Medicare patients and 151 services for Crystale J. Cruz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Crystale J. Cruz's NPI number?
- 1275784969. 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 Crystale J. 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 patients | 90 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 151 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)51 services
- Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43235)29 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)15 services
- Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45378)14 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%
- Chronic kidney disease54%
- Ischemic heart disease53%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes48%
Hospitals where Crystale J. Cruz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Crystale J. 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.
- Ascension Seton HaysKyle, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670056
- CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-San MarcosSan Marcos, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450272
- CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450046
Practice locations
Addresses where Crystale J. Cruz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 10; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1004 W 32nd St, 200 Ascension Texas Spine and ScoliosisAustin, TX 78705 (512) 324‑3580
- 1201 W 38th StAustin, TX 78705
- 1400 N Ih 35Austin, TX 78701
- 1400 N Ih 35 Ll, Cl400 Tri County Prac AssocAustin, TX 78701 (512) 324‑7300
- 5920 Saratoga Blvd, Suite 520Corpus Christi, TX 78414 (361) 257‑2500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Crystale J. Cruz as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Texas1,540 clinicians in the group
- Seton Family of Doctors792 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Austin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Austin, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Texas
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275784969 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians