Quick answers
- Does Christian M. Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christian 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 Christian M. Cruz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 256 Original Medicare patients and 682 services for Christian M. Cruz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christian M. Cruz's NPI number?
- 1942685557. 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 Christian 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 | 256 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 682 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views (72170)89 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)83 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)77 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)77 services
- X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (72100)72 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
- Anxiety35%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
Hospitals where Christian M. Cruz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christian M. 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.
- AdventHealth CarrollwoodTampa, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100069
- AdventHealth Wesley ChapelWesley Chapel, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100319
- St Josephs HospitalTampa, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100075
Practice locations
Addresses where Christian M. Cruz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5901 E Fowler Ave, Suite 100Temple Terrace, FL 33617 (813) 978‑9700
- 909 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Florida Orthopaedic InstituteTampa, FL 33609 (813) 978‑9700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christian M. Cruz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic III Pl553 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Temple Terrace
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Temple Terrace, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic III Pl
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942685557 |
| 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