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DR. RACHEL A CRUZ O.D.
NPI 1174872204
Optometrist in Houston, TX

Active since September 05, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4400 NORTH FWY STE B300, HOUSTON, TX 77022(713) 697-2081 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 29, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Rachel A Cruz O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. RACHEL A CRUZ O.D. (NPI 1174872204) is an individual optometrist in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (7996TG) and active in the NPI registry since September 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Houston - College Of Optometry (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174872204
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RACHEL A CRUZCredential: O.D.
Location Address4400 NORTH FWY STE B300Houston, TX 77022-3633
Mailing Address1950 Old Gallows Rd Ste 520Vienna, VA 22182-3970 · (703) 847-8899 · Fax (571) 223-6780
Phone(713) 697-2081
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Houston - College Of OptometryGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateSeptember 5, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 29, 2021
NPPES CertifiedOctober 29, 2021
✔ NPI 1174872204 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 7996TG
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
4400 NORTH FWY STE B300, Houston, TX 77022
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Rachel A Cruz O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID840444097
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130216000073
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77022 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MED SOUTHWEST, PLLC
Optometrist
4400 NORTH FWY STE B300
HOUSTON, TX 77022
Harris County (713) 697-2081

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Rachel Cruz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rachel Cruz is 1174872204. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 5, 2012.

Where is Rachel Cruz located?

Rachel Cruz practices at 4400 North Fwy Ste B300, Houston, TX 77022. The listed phone number is (713) 697-2081.

What is Rachel Cruz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Rachel Cruz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rachel Cruz is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Rachel Cruz accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 8 other insurers list Rachel Cruz as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rachel Cruz was last updated on October 29, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.