Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Carmen Cruz, MD

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Carolina, PR

  • NPI 1366420960
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Plaza Carolina Mall, Tercer Nivel Ste 10
Carolina, PR 00988
(787) 750-2620
fax (787) 750-7730
Mailing address
Calle 2 Paseo Alto 46
San Juan, PR 009265918

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 10, 2015
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Puerto Rico #8791

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1366420960. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
45
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$2,737
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 31 22 $56
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 14 14 $72

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Carolina Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 99. This provider delivers 0.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$149
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 1 $125.00
Genzyme Corporation 1 $24.23

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$149

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,778
Patients
1,146
Total drug cost
$58,053
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Betamethasone Diprop Augmented (Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc) Brand 312 181 $23,442
Mupirocin Generic 312 266 $2,877
Ketoconazole Generic 294 152 $7,207
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 155 98 $2,519
Mometasone Furoate Generic 106 65 $2,736
Ammonium Lactate Generic 90 68 $2,148
Ciclopirox (Ciclopirox Olamine) Brand 82 58 $1,265
Gabapentin Generic 78 28 $658
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 76 57 $2,094
Desonide Generic 64 44 $5,399

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Carmen Cruz's medical specialty?
Dr. Carmen Cruz practices Dermatology Physician in Carolina, PR.
Where does Dr. Carmen Cruz practice?
Dr. Carmen Cruz practices at Plaza Carolina Mall, Carolina, PR 00988. Office phone: 7877502620.
What is Dr. Carmen Cruz's NPI?
Dr. Carmen Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366420960, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carmen Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carmen Cruz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carmen Cruz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99202). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.