Quick answers
- Does Maria J. Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Maria 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 Maria J. Cruz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 70 Original Medicare patients and 80 services for Maria J. Cruz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Maria J. Cruz's NPI number?
- 1477667616. 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 Maria 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 | 70 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 80 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)68 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis60%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
Practice locations
Addresses where Maria J. Cruz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1810 Eldron Blvd SEPalm Bay, FL 32909 (321) 434‑1981
- 699 W Cocoa Beach CswyCocoa Beach, FL 32931
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Maria J. Cruz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Health First Medical Group, LLC711 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Palm Bay
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palm Bay, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Health First Medical Group, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477667616 |
| 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