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Dr. Nestor Dela Cruz, M.D.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Mobile, AL

  • NPI 1609030238
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 45 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 4 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2451 University Hospital Dr Fl 1
Mobile, AL 366172300
(251) 471-7790
fax (251) 471-7096
Mailing address
Po Box 746450
Atlanta, GA 303746450

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 16, 2024
Year of graduation
1981 — 45 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State licenses (4)
Alabama #MD.47916 · Pennsylvania #MT181505 · Louisiana #MD.205319 · Texas #Q9983
Medicaid
LA #2188364

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609030238. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,775
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$63,100
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 630 322 $35
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 289 79 $27
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 248 191 $33
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 123 83 $78
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual 96 31 $41
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 56 18 $27
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 51 44 $11
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 50 36 $12
85060 Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report 44 42 $24
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 44 23 $12

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in Mobile Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 138. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$60
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $27.65
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC 1 $16.72
Abbott Laboratories 1 $15.83

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$60

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Nestor Dela Cruz's medical specialty?
Dr. Nestor Dela Cruz practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Mobile, AL.
Where does Dr. Nestor Dela Cruz practice?
Dr. Nestor Dela Cruz practices at 2451 University Hospital Dr Fl 1, Mobile, AL 366172300. Office phone: 2514717790.
What is Dr. Nestor Dela Cruz's NPI?
Dr. Nestor Dela Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609030238, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nestor Dela Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nestor Dela Cruz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nestor Dela Cruz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (HCPCS 88342). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.