Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ponciano Cruz, MD

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Dallas, TX

  • NPI 1861451999
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 74.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 47 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 753907208
(214) 645-2400
Mailing address
Po Box 845347
Dallas, TX 752845347

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 31, 2008
Year of graduation
1979 — 47 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #G7632

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861451999. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,473
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$51,923
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
95044 Test for allergy using skin patch 4,117 33 $5
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 105 73 $127
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 87 59 $90
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 77 16 $7
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 33 24 $60
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 29 29 $166
17110 Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 25 19 $115

In context: peer comparison

Among 51 peers in Dallas Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 218. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
333
Patients
144
Total drug cost
$9,383
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Minoxidil Generic 117 34 $2,199
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 77 46 $4,820
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 37 26 $655
Ketoconazole Generic 30 13 $546
Gabapentin Generic 29 12 $487
Mupirocin Generic 18 13 $169
Hydroxyzine Hcl Generic 13 0 $205
Doxycycline Monohydrate Generic 12 0 $301

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ponciano Cruz's medical specialty?
Dr. Ponciano Cruz practices Dermatology Physician in Dallas, TX.
Where does Dr. Ponciano Cruz practice?
Dr. Ponciano Cruz practices at 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 753907208. Office phone: 2146452400.
What is Dr. Ponciano Cruz's NPI?
Dr. Ponciano Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861451999, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ponciano Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ponciano Cruz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ponciano Cruz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Test for allergy using skin patch (HCPCS 95044); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.