Quick answers
- Does Katie M. Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katie M. 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 Katie M. Cruz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 167 Original Medicare patients and 256 services for Katie M. Cruz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Katie M. Cruz's NPI number?
- 1720751886. 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 Katie M. 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 | 167 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 256 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)60 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)39 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)18 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) (87811)17 services
- Detection test by nucleic acid for multiple types influenza virus (87502)16 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%
- Arthritis57%
- Diabetes41%
- Anxiety35%
- Depression29%
Practice locations
Addresses where Katie M. Cruz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 11; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1602 W Ave A, Suite BTemple, TX 76504 (254) 899‑2225
- 1856 Patriot CirCopperas Cove, TX 76522 (254) 634‑4010
- 2510 Commerce StBelton, TX 76513 (254) 613‑1323
- 2520 Trimmier Rd, Suite 100Killeen, TX 76542 (254) 577‑5642
- 3014 E BusinessCopperas Cove, TX 76522 (254) 577‑4384
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Katie M. Cruz as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- DCS Medical PA157 clinicians in the group
- Comprehensive Injury Treatment Services PLLC21 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Temple
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Temple, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in DCS Medical PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| School | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720751886 |
| 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
- 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