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 patients | 975 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,615 |
| Different services or procedures | 133 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)355 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)332 services
- Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (93922)308 services
- Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts (93925)281 services
- 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).
- 3322 Colorado Blvd, Suite 101Denton, TX 76210 (940) 387‑7588
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
- Vascular Surgeryprimary
- General Surgeryalso
Other vascular surgeons in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Surgery Associates of NTX PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1700809480 |
| 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