Quick answers
- Does Rafael F. Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rafael F. 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 Rafael F. Cruz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 36 Original Medicare patients and 5,146 services for Rafael F. Cruz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rafael F. Cruz's NPI number?
- 1588620207. 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 Rafael F. 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 | 36 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,146 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Hyaluronan or derivitive, genvisc 850, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7320)4,503 services
- Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement (77002)192 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)187 services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)42 services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)33 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
Practice locations
Addresses where Rafael F. Cruz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 405 E Court Ave, Suite 101Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 913‑4416
Specialties
- General Practiceprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
Other general practitioners in Indiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Indiana — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588620207 |
| 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