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BRIAN RICHERT CRUZ M.D.
NPI 1316237803
Internal Medicine in New Orleans, LA

Active since April 18, 2011PECOS Enrolled
1514 JEFFERSON HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121(504) 842-4251 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 7, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Brian Richert Cruz M.d. NPPES

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

BRIAN RICHERT CRUZ M.D. (NPI 1316237803) is an individual internal medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.206521) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316237803
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameBRIAN RICHERT CRUZCredential: M.D.
Location Address1514 JEFFERSON HWYNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · (504) 842-4000
Phone(504) 842-4251
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateApril 18, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 7, 2014
✔ NPI 1316237803 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD.206521
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1514 JEFFERSON HWY, New Orleans, LA 70121
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid2146670LA
Medicaid03809238MS
Medicare PIN355175YH3ULA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Brian Richert Cruz M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Brian Cruz reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ochsner Clinic LLC
Same address
Pediatrics
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
New Orleans, LA 70121
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 4,559 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215136080 (504) 842-3000

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70121 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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

DR. WALTER JORDAN HOYT JR. M.D.
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Jefferson Parish (504) 842-3900
DANIELLE M PICKHAM M.D.
Surgery
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Jefferson Parish (504) 842-3000
TAMMY ANN FRANCIPANE RNC CNNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics, Critical Care)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Jefferson Parish (504) 842-4000
LINGLING DU M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Jefferson Parish (504) 842-4000
DR. BRIAN THOMAS HALBERT M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Jefferson Parish (504) 842-3910
ADRIENNE A. TRUXILLO NP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Jefferson Parish (504) 842-3900
WENDY LYNN CAMBRE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Jefferson Parish (504) 842-3755
AIMEE ELISE HILTBOLD M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Jefferson Parish (504) 842-4145

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 Brian Cruz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Cruz is 1316237803. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2011.

Where is Brian Cruz located?

Brian Cruz practices at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121. The listed phone number is (504) 842-4251.

What is Brian Cruz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Brian Cruz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian Cruz is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Brian Cruz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brian Cruz reassigns Medicare benefits to Ochsner Clinic LLC (New Orleans, LA). The 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 Brian Cruz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Brian Cruz accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Brian 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 Brian Cruz was last updated on November 7, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.