Quick answers
- Does Violet H. De La Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Violet H. De La 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 Violet H. De La Cruz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 436 Original Medicare patients and 1,568 services for Violet H. De La Cruz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Violet H. De La Cruz's NPI number?
- 1700518552. 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 Violet H. De La 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 | 436 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,568 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)457 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)356 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)199 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)161 services
- X-ray for bone length assessment (77073)133 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol74%
- Anxiety34%
- Diabetes31%
- Depression28%
Hospitals where Violet H. De La Cruz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Violet H. De La 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.
- Mercy Hospital SoutheastCape Girardeau, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260110
- Missouri Delta Medical CenterSikeston, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260113
Practice locations
Addresses where Violet H. De La Cruz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1102 Sikes AveSikeston, MO 63801
- 1701 Lacey StCape Girardeau, MO 63701 (573) 334‑4822
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Violet H. De La Cruz as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southeast Missouri Hospital Physicians LLC209 clinicians in the group
- Health Facilities Rehab Services Inc154 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Sikeston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sikeston, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southeast Missouri Hospital Physicians LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1700518552 |
| 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