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Ophthalmology

Cesar Alfaro Cruz, MD

Works at hospitals in New Brunswick, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Dr. Cesar Alfaro Cruz, MD is an ophthalmologist at 10 Plum St, Suite 600, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Phone: (732) 220-1600. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Cesar Alfaro Cruz had 771 Original Medicare patients and 12,868 services. NPI 1740712637. 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 Cesar Alfaro 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 Cesar Alfaro Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cesar Alfaro 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 Cesar Alfaro Cruz see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 771 Original Medicare patients and 12,868 services for Cesar Alfaro Cruz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Cesar Alfaro Cruz's NPI number?
1740712637. 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 Cesar Alfaro 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 patients771
Services billed to Medicare12,868
Different services or procedures53
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)3,360 services
  2. Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg (J0177)2,304 services
  3. Imaging of retina (92134)1,233 services
  4. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)1,176 services
  5. Injection of drug into eye (67028)823 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%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Diabetes43%
  • Ischemic heart disease37%
  • Chronic kidney disease28%

Hospitals where Cesar Alfaro Cruz works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cesar Alfaro 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 Cesar Alfaro Cruz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Associated Retinal Consultants LLC117 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in New Brunswick

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Brunswick, NJ — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Associated Retinal Consultants LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2017 (9 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1740712637
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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