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Nephrology

Nivia E. Cruz Ortiz, MD

Works at hospitals in San Juan, PR · Puerto Rico

Summary

Dr. Nivia E. Cruz Ortiz, MD is a nephrologist at Ponce De Leon Ave, 715 Stop 37.5, San Juan, PR 00918. Phone: (787) 771-7934. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nivia E. Cruz Ortiz had 52 Original Medicare patients and 172 services. NPI 1447363130. 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.

  • Specialty: Nephrologist (Medicare lists Nephrology)
  • Address: Ponce De Leon Ave, 715 Stop 37.5, San Juan, PR 00918 · Directions
  • Phone: (787) 771‑7934
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Auxilio Mutuo Hospital
  • Group practice: Hospital Espanol Auxilio Mutuo de Puerto Rico, Inc.
  • Medical school: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine · graduated 1974 (52 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Nivia E. Cruz Ortiz, 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 Nivia E. Cruz Ortiz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nivia E. Cruz Ortiz 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 Nivia E. Cruz Ortiz see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 52 Original Medicare patients and 172 services for Nivia E. Cruz Ortiz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nivia E. Cruz Ortiz's NPI number?
1447363130. 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 Nivia E. Cruz Ortiz, 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 patients52
Services billed to Medicare172
Different services or procedures11
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients64

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)44 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%
  • Chronic kidney disease75%
  • High cholesterol73%
  • Diabetes71%
  • Ischemic heart disease27%
  • Heart failure25%

Hospitals where Nivia E. Cruz Ortiz works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nivia E. Cruz Ortiz 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 Nivia E. Cruz Ortiz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nivia E. Cruz Ortiz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Hospital Espanol Auxilio Mutuo de Puerto Rico, Inc.54 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Nephrology doctors in Puerto Rico →

Other nephrologists in San Juan

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Juan, PR — not a recommendation.

All nephrologists in San Juan →

Other clinicians in Hospital Espanol Auxilio Mutuo de Puerto Rico, Inc.

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine
Graduation year1974 (52 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1447363130
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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