Quick answers
- Does Melissa Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa 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 Melissa Cruz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 506 Original Medicare patients and 756 services for Melissa Cruz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa Cruz's NPI number?
- 1497421630. 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 Melissa 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 | 506 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 756 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)293 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)175 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)113 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes (99443)111 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)59 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%
- Arthritis69%
- Diabetes56%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
- Chronic kidney disease49%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa Cruz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 24; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1 N Main StBel Air, MD 21014 (410) 879‑1212
- 1038 E Chapman AveOrange, CA 92866 · Burbank Podiatry Asscociates Group a Professional Corporation (714) 771‑4191
- 10736 Randolph StWinfield, IN 46307 · Apc Holdings LLC (219) 243‑8140
- 1106 S A StRichmond, IN 47374 (765) 962‑3724
- 117 Tradepark Dr, Suite BSomerset, KY 42503 (606) 679‑2773
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa Cruz as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ability Health Services and Rehabilitation LP1,269 clinicians in the group
- Ability Health Services, Inc1,258 clinicians in the group
- Upperline Healthcare PC202 clinicians in the group
- Pascarella Hoover Finkelstein and Wagner DPM PA112 clinicians in the group
- Vital Path Care PC61 clinicians in the group
- Upperline Healthcare California PC27 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Bel Air
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bel Air, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ability Health Services and Rehabilitation LP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497421630 |
| 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