Quick answers
- Does Francisco Cruz Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Francisco Cruz Iii 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 Francisco Cruz Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 382 Original Medicare patients and 1,307 services for Francisco Cruz Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Francisco Cruz Iii's NPI number?
- 1841459625. 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 Francisco Cruz Iii, 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 | 382 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,307 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)414 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)219 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)114 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (88313)80 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)55 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 pressure66%
- High cholesterol64%
- Arthritis44%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)28%
- Diabetes27%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Hospitals where Francisco Cruz Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Francisco Cruz Iii 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.
- Adventist Health PortlandPortland, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380060
- Adventist Health TillamookTillamook, OR · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 381317
- OHSU Hospital and ClinicsPortland, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380009
Practice locations
Addresses where Francisco Cruz Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10 Woodland RdSaint Helena, CA 94574 (707) 963‑6288
- 1000 3rd StTillamook, OR 97141 (503) 815‑2260
- 10123 SE Market StPortland, OR 97216 (310) 225‑3244
- 3700 E S StLakewood, CA 90805 (310) 225‑3244
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Francisco Cruz Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northwest Medical Foundation of Tillamook82 clinicians in the group
- Affiliated Pathologists Medical Group, Inc.45 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northwest Medical Foundation of Tillamook
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841459625 |
| 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