Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Catherine Cruz, RN, NP-C, MSN

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner · New Brunswick, NJ

  • NPI 1255529707
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
195 Little Albany St, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ 089011914
(732) 235-6455
fax (732) 235-6462

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 20, 2017
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LA2200X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
New Jersey #26NJ00683400 · New York #F304695

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255529707. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
361
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$31,538
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 216 80 $88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 89 50 $58
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 56 37 $130

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in New Brunswick Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 62. This provider delivers 5.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$120
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $120.29

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$120

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
100
Patients
29
Total drug cost
$16,989
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoclopramide Hcl Generic 23 18 $182
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 20 0 $259
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 17 11 $277
Dexamethasone Generic 15 0 $141
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 14 0 $9,748
Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) Brand 11 0 $6,382

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Catherine Cruz's medical specialty?
Dr. Catherine Cruz practices Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in New Brunswick, NJ.
Where does Dr. Catherine Cruz practice?
Dr. Catherine Cruz practices at 195 Little Albany St, New Brunswick, NJ 089011914. Office phone: 7322356455.
What is Dr. Catherine Cruz's NPI?
Dr. Catherine Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255529707, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Catherine Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Catherine Cruz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Catherine 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); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.