JOSHUA JAMES CRUZ PA-C
NPI 1184143125
Physician Assistant in Lincoln, NE

Q: What is Joshua Cruz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Cruz is 1184143125. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 11, 2017.

Q: What is Joshua Cruz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Cruz was last updated on January 25, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since September 11, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2300 S 16TH ST, LINCOLN, NE 68502(402) 481-8566(402) 481-8805 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 25, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 25, 2023, Jan 18, 2022, Jul 30, 2021 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Joshua James Cruz Pa-c NPPES

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

JOSHUA JAMES CRUZ PA-C (NPI 1184143125) is an individual physician assistant in Lincoln, Nebraska, licensed in Iowa (110766) and active in the NPI registry since September 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Jennie Edmundson, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184143125

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameJOSHUA JAMES CRUZCredential: PA-C

Location Address2300 S 16TH STLincoln, NE 68502-3704

Mailing Address2300 S 16th StLincoln, NE 68502-3704 · (402) 481-8566 · Fax (402) 481-8805

Phone(402) 481-8566

Fax(402) 481-8805

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateSeptember 11, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 25, 20236 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 25, 2023

✔ NPI 1184143125 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in IA · 110766✔ Licensed in CO · PA.0005141✔ Licensed in NE · 2181

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X · License PA.0005141 (CO)

2300 S 16TH ST, Lincoln, NE 68502

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica, Oscar Insurance Company.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

Joshua James Cruz Pa-c 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 ID6406114545

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220119001786

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

50 services49 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

49 services49 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Methodist Jennie Edmundson

Acute Care Hospitals · Council Bluffs, IA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number160047

Location933 East Pierce StreetCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503 · Pottawattamie County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Montgomery County Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Red Oak, IA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number161363

Location2301 Eastern AvenueRed Oak, IA 51566 · Montgomery County

Emergency services

Myrtue Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Harlan, IA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number161374

Location1213 Garfield AvenueHarlan, IA 51537 · Shelby County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cass County Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Atlantic, IA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number161376

Location1501 East Tenth StreetAtlantic, IA 50022 · Cass County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 68502 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

$81.20 typical visit price

range $52.69 – $160.21

Typical copayment $20.30 (range $13.17 – $40.05)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$66.00 typical visit price

range $16.90 – $131.25

Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.22 – $32.81)

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 20

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

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