Quick answers
- Does Kristine Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Kristine Cruz may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kristine Cruz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 66 Original Medicare patients and 201 services for Kristine Cruz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristine Cruz's NPI number?
- 1306371745. 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 Kristine 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 | 66 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 201 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)93 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)57 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)34 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%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
- Depression42%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristine Cruz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3911 4th St NW, Suite BAlbuquerque, NM 87107 (505) 433‑4493
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristine Cruz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hippocare Inc2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Albuquerque
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albuquerque, NM — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hippocare Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1306371745 |
| 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
- 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