Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Francisco Cruz, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Internal Medicine Physician · New Orleans, LA

  • NPI 1497714133
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3434 Prytania St, Suite #300
New Orleans, LA 701153532
(504) 897-4425
fax (504) 896-5249

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 11, 2017
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #025034
Medicaid
LA #1425141

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497714133. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
373
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$46,342
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 97 42 $119
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 62 47 $124
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 45 38 $174
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 40 25 $79
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 39 27 $177
90937 Hemodialysis procedure requiring repeated evaluation 28 13 $101
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 25 25 $128
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 23 23 $82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 14 14 $89

In context: peer comparison

Among 16 peers in this city , average services per provider: 50. This provider delivers 7.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,187
Transactions
57
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen Inc. 15 $262.76
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC. 5 $108.89
CorMedix Inc. 5 $103.26
Lilly USA, LLC 5 $94.04
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc. 4 $89.74
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 4 $85.65
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. 3 $58.63
Novo Nordisk Inc 3 $54.78
Travere Therapeutics, Inc. 2 $50.28
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 3 $48.36
Baxter Healthcare 1 $37.28
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. 2 $36.62
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC 2 $33.93
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc. 1 $28.69
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. 2 $27.55

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,187

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,364
Patients
414
Total drug cost
$129,119
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Losartan Potassium Generic 205 65 $2,168
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 167 52 $747
Nifedipine Er (Nifedipine) Brand 147 41 $4,290
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 98 30 $1,150
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 92 27 $822
Allopurinol Generic 89 32 $886
Carvedilol Generic 83 33 $756
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 75 19 $827
Furosemide Generic 72 27 $394
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 68 26 $236

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Francisco Cruz's medical specialty?
Dr. Francisco Cruz practices Nephrology Physician in New Orleans, LA.
Where does Dr. Francisco Cruz practice?
Dr. Francisco Cruz practices at 3434 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 701153532. Office phone: 5048974425.
What is Dr. Francisco Cruz's NPI?
Dr. Francisco Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497714133, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Francisco Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Francisco Cruz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Francisco Cruz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.