Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ricardo Cruz, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1902195571
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
801 Massachusetts Ave, Crosstown 6B
Boston, MA 021182526
(617) 414-5951
fax (617) 414-9201
Mailing address
801 Albany St Fl G
Boston, MA 021193791

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 11, 2022
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #259191
Medicaid
MA #110098157A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1902195571. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
228
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$18,147
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 75 42 $104
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 57 39 $70
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 55 17 $53
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 41 18 $84

In context: peer comparison

Among 547 peers in this city , average services per provider: 81. This provider delivers 2.8× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,191
Patients
262
Total drug cost
$110,715
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 188 44 $2,544
Lisinopril Generic 148 37 $1,754
Metformin Hcl Generic 126 27 $1,424
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 116 28 $1,034
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 77 20 $342
Omeprazole Generic 69 17 $1,334
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 63 17 $1,456
Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Brand 62 0 $82,881
Gabapentin Generic 59 16 $1,123
Ibuprofen Generic 58 12 $753

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ricardo Cruz's medical specialty?
Dr. Ricardo Cruz practices Internal Medicine Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Ricardo Cruz practice?
Dr. Ricardo Cruz practices at 801 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 021182526. Office phone: 6174145951.
What is Dr. Ricardo Cruz's NPI?
Dr. Ricardo Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902195571, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ricardo Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ricardo Cruz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ricardo Cruz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.