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Dermatology

Abimael Rivera Cruz, MD

Sees patients in Arecibo, PR · Puerto Rico

Summary

Dr. Abimael Rivera Cruz, MD is a dermatologist at Carr 651 Km 2, Arecibo, PR 00612. Phone: (787) 956-2000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Abimael Rivera Cruz had 38 Original Medicare patients and 111 services. NPI 1588839765. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Dermatologist (Medicare lists Dermatology)
  • Address: Carr 651 Km 2, Arecibo, PR 00612 · Directions
  • Phone: (787) 956‑2000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Medical school: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine · graduated 2008 (18 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Abimael Rivera Cruz, 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 Abimael Rivera Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Abimael Rivera 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 Abimael Rivera Cruz see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 38 Original Medicare patients and 111 services for Abimael Rivera Cruz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Abimael Rivera Cruz's NPI number?
1588839765. 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 Abimael Rivera 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 patients38
Services billed to Medicare111
Different services or procedures13
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)16 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)16 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)15 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 pressure74%
  • Diabetes55%
  • Chronic kidney disease45%
  • Arthritis32%

Practice locations

Addresses where Abimael Rivera Cruz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in Puerto Rico

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Puerto Rico — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1588839765
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians