Quick answers
- Does Dana L. Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dana L. 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 Dana L. Cruz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 280 Original Medicare patients and 1,198 services for Dana L. Cruz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dana L. Cruz's NPI number?
- 1316397557. 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 Dana L. 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 | 280 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,198 |
| Different services or procedures | 72 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)202 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)147 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)114 services
- X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views (73130)100 services
- X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views (73110)94 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%
- Arthritis60%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Anxiety23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Dana L. Cruz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8002 Kew Gardens RdKew Gardens, NY 11415 (718) 970‑6600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dana L. Cruz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- True North Medical Group PC188 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Kew Gardens
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kew Gardens, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in True North Medical Group PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2016 (10 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316397557 |
| 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