Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Jorge Cruz, NP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Union City, NJ

  • NPI 1598240459
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2401 Palisade Ave
Union City, NJ 070874528
(201) 867-5791

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LA2200X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Jersey #26NJ00861200

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598240459. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
106
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$10,033
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 42 39 $76
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope 30 30 $127
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 23 23 $40
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 11 11 $193

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 55. This provider delivers 1.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$75
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 3 $42.58
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 1 $17.00
Electromed, Inc. 1 $15.82

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$75

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
37
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$78,203
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pennsaid (Diclofenac Sodium) Brand 25 0 $74,284
Novolog (Insulin Aspart) Brand 12 0 $3,919

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Jorge Cruz's medical specialty?
Dr. Jorge Cruz practices Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in Union City, NJ.
Where does Dr. Jorge Cruz practice?
Dr. Jorge Cruz practices at 2401 Palisade Ave, Union City, NJ 070874528. Office phone: 2018675791.
What is Dr. Jorge Cruz's NPI?
Dr. Jorge Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598240459, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Jorge Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Jorge Cruz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Jorge Cruz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (HCPCS 36556); Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope (HCPCS 31500); Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS 36620). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.