Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Alex Cruz, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Austin, TX
- NPI 1407242308
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.9 / 100 · 2023
- 11 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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4700 Seton Center Pkwy Ste 200
Austin, TX 787594107
(512) 439-1000
fax (512) 439-1019 - Additional location
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4700 Campus Village Drive, Ste 100
Round Rock, TX 78665
fax (512) 431-1998 - Additional location
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911 W 38Th St Ste 300
Austin, TX 787051161
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2015 — 11 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 2, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2015 — 11 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XS0117X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #T2848
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1407242308. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,089
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$160,262
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 294 | 187 | $126 | |
72100 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 153 | 120 | $40 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 139 | 113 | $89 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 98 | 98 | $164 | |
72040 |
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | 61 | 49 | $40 | |
72148 |
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | 38 | 35 | $132 | |
22853 |
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | 35 | 26 | $188 | |
72114 |
X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views | 32 | 32 | $62 | |
22614 |
Fusion of additional segment of spine | 31 | 11 | $273 | |
63047 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | 24 | 24 | $637 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 62. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$14,064
Transactions
127
Manufacturers
9
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, Inc. | 71 | $6,375.86 | |
| SPINEART USA INC | 9 | $4,066.84 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 24 | $1,771.86 | |
| 4WEB, Inc. | 14 | $1,089.95 | |
| Spinal Simplicity, LLC | 5 | $528.28 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 1 | $103.66 | |
| Zavation Medical Products, LLC | 1 | $68.60 | |
| DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. | 1 | $37.27 | |
| Lundbeck LLC | 1 | $21.32 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
883
Patients
539
Total drug cost
$7,483
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | Generic | 201 | 88 | $1,934 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 164 | 84 | $1,623 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 149 | 101 | $1,144 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 92 | 84 | $970 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 85 | 61 | $351 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 55 | 26 | $178 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 55 | 44 | $513 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 32 | 21 | $293 |
| Pregabalin | Generic | 25 | 16 | $378 |
| Alprazolam | Generic | 14 | 14 | $8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Alex Cruz's medical specialty?
Dr. Alex Cruz practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Austin, TX.
Where does Dr. Alex Cruz practice?
Dr. Alex Cruz practices at 4700 Seton Center Pkwy Ste 200, Austin, TX 787594107. Office phone: 5124391000.
What is Dr. Alex Cruz's NPI?
Dr. Alex Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407242308, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alex Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alex Cruz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alex Cruz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS 72100); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.