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Vascular Surgery

Carlos P. Cruz, MD

Works at hospitals in Denton, TX · Gainesville, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Carlos P. Cruz, MD is a vascular surgeon at 3322 Colorado Blvd, Suite 101, Denton, TX 76210. Phone: (940) 387-7588. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Carlos P. Cruz had 975 Original Medicare patients and 2,615 services. NPI 1700809480. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Carlos P. 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 Carlos P. Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carlos P. 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 Carlos P. Cruz see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 975 Original Medicare patients and 2,615 services for Carlos P. Cruz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Carlos P. Cruz's NPI number?
1700809480. 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 Carlos P. 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 patients975
Services billed to Medicare2,615
Different services or procedures133
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)355 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)332 services
  3. Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (93922)308 services
  4. Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts (93925)281 services
  5. Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93971)116 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%
  • Ischemic heart disease63%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Chronic kidney disease49%
  • Diabetes48%

Hospitals where Carlos P. Cruz works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carlos P. 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.

  • Medical City DentonDenton, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450634
  • North Texas Medical CenterGainesville, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450090
  • The Heart Hospital Baylor DentonDenton, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450893

Practice locations

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Carlos P. Cruz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Surgery Associates of NTX PLLC64 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other vascular surgeons in Texas

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

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Other clinicians in Surgery Associates of NTX PLLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
Graduation year1994 (32 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1700809480
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians