DR. JOHN VERNON CRUES M.D
NPI 1255333480
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Los Angeles, CA

Active since June 01, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.71/100
CMS Quality Rating
1516 COTNER AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025(310) 445-2951(310) 479-1459 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 10, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. John Vernon Crues M.d NPPES

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

DR. JOHN VERNON CRUES M.D (NPI 1255333480) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (G42105) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Harvard Medical School (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255333480
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN VERNON CRUESCredential: M.D
Location Address1516 COTNER AVELos Angeles, CA 90025-3303
Mailing Address1516 Cotner AveLos Angeles, CA 90025 · (310) 445-2951 · Fax (310) 479-1459
Fax(310) 479-1459
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHarvard Medical SchoolGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 10, 2009
✔ NPI 1255333480 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G42105
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
1516 COTNER AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Other Identifiers 27

Medicare UPINE81953CA
MedicaidGR0106039CA
Medicare PIN00G421054CA
Medicare PIN00G4210511CA
Medicare PIN00G421055CA
Medicare PIN00G421056AR
Medicare PINAO767XCA
Medicare PINWG42105GGCA
Medicare PINWG42105RCA
Medicare PINWG42105VCA
Medicare PIN00G421057CA
Medicare PINWG42105CCCA
Medicare PINWG42105DDCA
Medicare PINWG42105EECA
Medicare PINWG42105TCA
Medicare PIN00G421052CA
Medicare PIN00G4210510CA
Medicaid00G421050CA
Medicare PIN00G421053CA
Medicare PINE81953ZCA
Medicare PINWG42105BBAR
Medicare PINWG42105FFCA
Medicare PINWG42105IICA
Medicare PINWG42105MCA
Medicare PIN00G421058CA
Medicare PIN00G421059CA
Medicare PINWG42105HHCA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. John Vernon Crues M.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 ID9032022991
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031107000382
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

14

Medicare enrollment records show John Crues reassigns Medicare billing to 14 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Diagnostic Radiology
1510 COTNER AVE
Los Angeles, CA 90025
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 372 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
1516 COTNER AVE
Los Angeles, CA 90025
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 311 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
8700 BEVERLY BLVD STE SB-290
Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 2,118 clinicians in this Medicare group
Vascular-Interventional Technology
16311 VENTURA BLVD STE 120
Encino, CA 91436
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 329 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
162 VIA MONTE DORO
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 45 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
72855 FRED WARING DR
Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 278 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
6191 N THESTA ST
Fresno, CA 93710
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 232 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
157 E COOLIDGE AVE
Modesto, CA 95350
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 219 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
2201 WALNUT AVE, SUITE # 150
Fremont, CA 94538
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 238 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
1801 E MARCH LN STE A130
Stockton, CA 95210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 219 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 28

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.

Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 73721
An MRI scan of your leg joint is a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the structures within your leg. This helps doctors diagnose or monitor conditions without using contrast dye.
276 services231 patients
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 73221
An MRI scan of the arm joint is a non-invasive imaging procedure that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the structures within your arm joint. No contrast dye is used in this process. It helps to diagnose or monitor conditions like arthritis, injuries, or infections.
189 services165 patients
X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046
A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.
122 services118 patients
Ct scan of leg without contrast 73700
A CT scan of the leg is a non-invasive imaging test that uses X-rays to capture detailed images of your leg's bones, muscles, and blood vessels. It doesn't use contrast dye and doesn't cause any pain. It helps in diagnosing injuries or diseases.
63 services52 patients
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 72100
An X-ray of the lower and sacral spine involves capturing images of your lower back area, including the tailbone. This procedure helps in identifying problems like fractures, infections, or deformities. 2-3 different angle views provide a comprehensive picture.
60 services60 patients
X-ray of knee, 3 views 73562
An X-ray of the knee, 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the knee from three different angles. This helps medical professionals to diagnose and monitor conditions like arthritis, fractures, or infections. The process is quick and painless.
60 services41 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90025 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

85.71/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality85.67
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost61.47

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.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1516 COTNER AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90025
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1516 COTNER AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90025
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1516 COTNER AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90025
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1516 COTNER AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90025
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1516 COTNER AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90025
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1516 COTNER AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90025
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1516 COTNER AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90025
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1516 COTNER AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90025

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 John Crues's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Crues is 1255333480. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2005.

Where is John Crues located?

John Crues practices at 1516 Cotner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025. The listed phone number is (310) 445-2951.

What is John Crues's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is John Crues enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Crues 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for John Crues's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Crues reassigns Medicare benefits to 14 organizations: Beverly Radiology Medical Group III (Los Angeles, CA), Pronet Imaging Medical Group, Inc. (Los Angeles, CA), Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation (Los Angeles, CA), San Fernando Valley Interventional Radiology And Imaging Center (Encino, CA), I V Radiology Medical Group (Redondo Beach, CA) and 9 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for John Crues's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Crues accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. list John Crues 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 John Crues was last updated on August 10, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.