Quick answers
- Does Desiree Ortiz-Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Desiree Ortiz-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 Desiree Ortiz-Cruz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 234 Original Medicare patients and 360 services for Desiree Ortiz-Cruz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Desiree Ortiz-Cruz's NPI number?
- 1447355201. 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 Desiree Ortiz-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 | 234 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 360 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)243 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)67 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)24 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)13 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 cholesterol72%
- Arthritis53%
- Anxiety37%
- Depression36%
- Diabetes32%
Hospitals where Desiree Ortiz-Cruz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Desiree Ortiz-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 St John Medical CenterTulsa, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370114
- Duncan Regional Hospital, IncDuncan, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370023
- Memorial HealthLawton, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370056
- Norman RegionalNorman, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370008
Practice locations
Addresses where Desiree Ortiz-Cruz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1705 E 19th StTulsa, OK 74104
- 1923 S Utica AveTulsa, OK 74104 (918) 744‑2071
- 1923 S Utica Ave, Medical Staff OfficeTulsa, OK 74104
- 2000 S Wheeling Ave, Suite 900Tulsa, OK 74104 (918) 748‑7598
- 3401 W Gore BlvdLawton, OK 73505 (580) 510‑7037
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Desiree Ortiz-Cruz as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St. John Physicians, Inc.259 clinicians in the group
- Comanche County Healthcare Corporation130 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Tulsa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tulsa, OK — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St. John Physicians, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447355201 |
| 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