Quick answers
- Does Zachary A. Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zachary A. 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 Zachary A. Cruz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 269 Original Medicare patients and 398 services for Zachary A. Cruz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Zachary A. Cruz's NPI number?
- 1699403253. 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 Zachary A. 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 | 269 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 398 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)100 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)68 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)68 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)47 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)26 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 cholesterol70%
- High blood pressure62%
- Arthritis39%
- Diabetes26%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
- Ischemic heart disease17%
Hospitals where Zachary A. Cruz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Zachary A. Cruz at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Sells HospitalSells, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030074
Practice locations
Addresses where Zachary A. Cruz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7900 S J Stock RdTucson, AZ 85746 (520) 547‑8142
- Highway 86 at Topawa Rd, Sells Indian HospitalSells, AZ 85634 (520) 383‑7285
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Zachary A. Cruz as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ton Sells Hospital52 clinicians in the group
- Ton San Xavier Health Center24 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Tucson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tucson, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ton Sells Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Southern California College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2021 (5 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699403253 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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