Quick answers
- Does Carlos Santa-Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carlos Santa-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 Carlos Santa-Cruz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 369 Original Medicare patients and 717 services for Carlos Santa-Cruz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carlos Santa-Cruz's NPI number?
- 1962475178. 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 Carlos Santa-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 | 369 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 717 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)549 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)58 services
- Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope (52000)30 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)15 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Diabetes32%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
Practice locations
Addresses where Carlos Santa-Cruz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 25; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1601 NW 12th AveMiami, FL 33136
- 1601 NW 12th Ave 1st FlMiami, FL 33136
- 1601 NW 12th Ave 1st FlrMiami, FL 33136
- 1601 NW 12th Ave Room, 2060 McCdMiami, FL 33136 (305) 585‑5635
- 1601 NW 12th Avenue 5065 /, 5th Mailman Center for Child DevelopmentMiami, FL 33136 (305) 243‑6251
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carlos Santa-Cruz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Miami2,377 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Urologyprimary
Other urologists in Miami
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Miami, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Miami
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962475178 |
| 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