Quick answers
- Does Carl W. Cruse accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carl W. Cruse 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 Carl W. Cruse see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 200 Original Medicare patients and 618 services for Carl W. Cruse. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carl W. Cruse's NPI number?
- 1568474997. 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 Carl W. Cruse, 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 | 200 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 618 |
| Different services or procedures | 78 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)126 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)59 services
- Removal of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.1-3.0 cm (11643)41 services
- Removal of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm (11642)37 services
- Partial thickness self skin graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes, 100.0 sq cm or 1% body area for infants and children, or less (15120)29 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%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Chronic kidney disease38%
- Diabetes32%
Practice locations
Addresses where Carl W. Cruse is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12902 USF Magnolia DrTampa, FL 33612 (813) 821‑8038
- 13330 USF Laurel DrTampa, FL 33612
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carl W. Cruse as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University Medical Service Association Inc809 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Louisville School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1972 (54 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568474997 |
| 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