Quick answers
- Does Julio C. Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Julio 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 Julio C. Cruz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 745 Original Medicare patients and 2,643 services for Julio C. Cruz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Julio C. Cruz's NPI number?
- 1871588723. 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 Julio 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 patients | 745 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,643 |
| Different services or procedures | 57 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)839 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)580 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)343 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)237 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)181 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes24%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Julio C. Cruz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5300 Far Hills AveDayton, OH 45429 (937) 433‑7536
- 5720 Blazer PkwyDublin, OH 43017 (614) 761‑1151
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Julio C. Cruz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dermatologists of Southwestern Ohio, LLC116 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Dayton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dayton, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dermatologists of Southwestern Ohio, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871588723 |
| 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