Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Maria Cruz, APRN

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner · Nashville, TN

  • NPI 1720527443
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 372320001
(615) 936-2000
Additional location
1301 Medical Center Dr, Tvc, Suite 1660
Nashville, TN 37232
(615) 322-5200
Mailing address
3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200
Nashville, TN 372152691

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 29, 2022
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LA2200X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #APN0000022050

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720527443. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
186
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$17,193
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 96 87 $100
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 70 66 $72
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 20 20 $126

In context: peer comparison

Among 31 peers in Nashville Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 107. This provider delivers 1.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$14
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. 1 $13.76

By nature of payment

Education
$14

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
216
Patients
65
Total drug cost
$34,292
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 85 30 $1,498
Omeprazole Generic 69 24 $641
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 41 11 $31,971
Famotidine Generic 21 0 $182

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Maria Cruz's medical specialty?
Dr. Maria Cruz practices Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Maria Cruz practice?
Dr. Maria Cruz practices at 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 372320001. Office phone: 6159362000.
What is Dr. Maria Cruz's NPI?
Dr. Maria Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720527443, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Maria Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Maria Cruz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Maria 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); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.