Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ricardo Cruz, DO

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Austin, TX

  • NPI 1164438446
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1301 W 38Th St #205
Austin, TX 787051011
(512) 324-1864
fax (512) 419-9016
Mailing address
Po Box 26726
Austin, TX 787550726

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 23, 2014
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #K7704
Medicaid (4)
TX #041903803 · TX #041903804 · TX #041903805 · TX #041903806

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164438446. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
580
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$70,940
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 145 72 $117
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 126 125 $112
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 85 44 $77
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 62 30 $106
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 56 53 $169
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 54 22 $209
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 35 25 $106
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 17 16 $128

In context: peer comparison

Among 120 peers in this city , average services per provider: 115. This provider delivers 5.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$85
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novo Nordisk Inc 3 $59.75
Astellas Pharma US Inc 1 $25.62

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$85

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,986
Patients
278
Total drug cost
$40,237
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 236 36 $3,062
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 223 35 $4,219
Furosemide Generic 171 24 $1,158
Divalproex Sodium Generic 153 21 $6,821
Mirtazapine Generic 129 17 $2,255
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 124 13 $1,416
Lisinopril Generic 124 18 $1,867
Trazodone Hcl Generic 121 18 $1,360
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 112 12 $2,059
Escitalopram Oxalate Generic 109 16 $1,402

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ricardo Cruz's medical specialty?
Dr. Ricardo Cruz practices Internal Medicine Physician in Austin, TX.
Where does Dr. Ricardo Cruz practice?
Dr. Ricardo Cruz practices at 1301 W 38Th St #205, Austin, TX 787051011. Office phone: 5123241864.
What is Dr. Ricardo Cruz's NPI?
Dr. Ricardo Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164438446, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ricardo Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ricardo Cruz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ricardo Cruz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.