DR. ELIZARDO MATOS CRUZ M.D.
NPI 1346283785
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in San Juan, PR

Q: What is Elizardo Matos Cruz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elizardo Matos Cruz is 1346283785. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2006.

Q: What is Elizardo Matos Cruz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Active since June 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1000 CALLE 44 SE, RPTO METROPOLITANO, SAN JUAN, PR 00921(787) 281-6559(787) 281-6142 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Dr. Elizardo Matos Cruz M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ELIZARDO MATOS CRUZ M.D. (NPI 1346283785) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in San Juan, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (9058) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hospital Menonita De Cayey, and is a graduate of Other (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346283785

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. ELIZARDO MATOS CRUZCredential: M.D.

Location Address1000 CALLE 44 SE, RPTO METROPOLITANOSan Juan, PR 00921-2719

Mailing AddressPo Box 364388San Juan, PR 00936-4388 · (787) 281-6559 · Fax (787) 281-6145

Phone(787) 281-6559

Fax(787) 281-6142

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1992

Enumeration DateJune 14, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1346283785 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in PR · 9058

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Other Identifiers 1

Other9058PR · License

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. Elizardo Matos Cruz 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 ID1355401100

PECOS Enrollment IDI20081124000357

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

Medicare enrollment records show Elizardo Matos Cruz reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hospital Menonita De Cayey

Specialist

RINCO INTERIOR 14ST
Cayey, PR 00737

Reassigned Medicare billing, Puerto Rico enrollment
162 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1255461893 (787) 535-1001

Mennonite General Hospital Inc

Specialist

CALLE JOSE C VAZQUEZ, BO CAONILLAS
Aibonito, PR 00705

Reassigned Medicare billing, Puerto Rico enrollment
205 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1043347768 (787) 535-1001

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Hospital Menonita De Cayey

Acute Care Hospitals · Cayey, PR

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number400013

LocationBo. Rincon Sector Las Lomas Km.3.1 Carr 14Cayey, PR 00737 · Cayey County

Emergency services

Centro Cardiovascular

Acute Care Hospitals · Rio Piedras, PR

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number400124

LocationAvenida Americo Miranda, Entrada Principal CmRio Piedras, PR 00936 · San Juan County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00921 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

$172.44 typical visit price

range $56.86 – $172.44

Typical copayment $43.11 (range $14.21 – $43.11)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$70.88 typical visit price

range $18.24 – $140.44

Typical copayment $17.72 (range $4.56 – $35.11)

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.

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 Elizardo Matos Cruz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elizardo Matos Cruz is 1346283785. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2006.

Where is Elizardo Matos Cruz located?

Elizardo Matos Cruz practices at 1000 Calle 44 SE Rpto Metropolitano, San Juan, PR 00921. The listed phone number is (787) 281-6559.

What is Elizardo Matos Cruz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Elizardo Matos Cruz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elizardo Matos 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Elizardo Matos Cruz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Elizardo Matos Cruz reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Hospital Menonita De Cayey (Cayey, PR) and Mennonite General Hospital Inc (Aibonito, PR). 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 Elizardo Matos Cruz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Elizardo Matos Cruz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Elizardo Matos Cruz is affiliated with Hospital Menonita De Cayey and Centro Cardiovascular.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Elizardo Matos Cruz was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.