AMADO CRUZ MD
Prescription History 1073019840
Hospitalist in Miami, FL
What does Dr. Cruz prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Cruz wrote 154 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Pantoprazole Sodium, with 34 prescriptions for 24 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Cruz prescribes.
Medications 8 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Florida prescribers.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cruz wrote 34 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 41% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $6.24 per fill, versus $11.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cruz wrote 31 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $4.85 per fill, versus $12.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cruz wrote 17 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 9% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (197). Medicare paid $2.91 per fill, versus $9.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cruz wrote 16 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $6.65 per fill, versus $9.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cruz wrote 16 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 23% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $3.38 per fill, versus $4.78 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cruz wrote 15 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 33% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $6.75 per fill, versus $7.40 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cruz wrote 13 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $2.76 per fill, versus $6.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cruz wrote 12 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 14% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $627.45 per fill, versus $915.40 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Cruz’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Cruz prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Cruz's most prescribed medications were Pantoprazole Sodium (34), Famotidine (31) and Atorvastatin Calcium (17).
How does Dr. Cruz's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Cruz prescribes 8 less often than the typical Florida prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Cruz prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Florida prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
