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Family Practice

Kristine C. Cruz, MD

Works at hospitals in Gallup, NM · New Mexico

Summary

Dr. Kristine C. Cruz, MD is a family doctor at 007 Choosgai Dr, Tohatchi, NM 87325. Phone: (505) 733-8413. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kristine C. Cruz had 57 Original Medicare patients and 152 services. NPI 1730404476. 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 Kristine C. 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 Kristine C. Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristine C. 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 Kristine C. Cruz see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 57 Original Medicare patients and 152 services for Kristine C. Cruz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kristine C. Cruz's NPI number?
1730404476. 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 Kristine C. 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 patients57
Services billed to Medicare152
Different services or procedures8
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)66 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)44 services
  3. Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)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%
  • Diabetes58%
  • High cholesterol56%
  • Arthritis28%
  • Chronic kidney disease21%
  • Osteoporosis19%

Hospitals where Kristine C. Cruz works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristine C. 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.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • DHHS, PHS, Naihs, Gallup Indian Medical Center186 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Tohatchi

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tohatchi, NM — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in DHHS, PHS, Naihs, Gallup Indian Medical Center

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolRush Medical College Of Rush University
Graduation year2010 (16 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1730404476
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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