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BERNADINE L CRUZ APRN-CNP
NPI 1366772782
Nurse Practitioner in Hilliard, OH

Active since January 07, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3721 RIDGE MILL DR, HILLIARD, OH 43026(614) 293-6255(614) 293-8518 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 16, 2026, Aug 5, 2025, Mar 15, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Bernadine L Cruz Aprn-cnp NPPES

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

BERNADINE L CRUZ APRN-CNP (NPI 1366772782) is an individual nurse practitioner in Hilliard, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (APRN.CNP.019596) and active in the NPI registry since January 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ohio State University State Health System, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366772782
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameBERNADINE L CRUZCredential: APRN-CNP
Location Address3721 RIDGE MILL DRHilliard, OH 43026-9554
Mailing Address700 Ackerman Rd Ste 2120Columbus, OH 43202-1559 · (614) 293-6255 · Fax (614) 293-8518
Phone(614) 293-6255
Fax(614) 293-8518
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJanuary 7, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateApril 16, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1366772782 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · APRN.CNP.019596
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License APRN.CNP.019596 (OH)
3721 RIDGE MILL DR, Hilliard, OH 43026
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.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

Bernadine L Cruz Aprn-cnp 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 ID3678853314
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181231001957, I20210331000175
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Bernadine Cruz reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Osu Internal Medicine, LLC
5.6 mi
Internal Medicine
410 W 10TH AVE
Columbus, OH 43210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 1,230 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1740231448 (614) 293-8000
Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Ohio, Professional Corporation
15 mi
Internal Medicine
6001 E BROAD ST
Columbus, OH 43213
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 776 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043572290 (614) 234-7535
Clinical Associates P A
350 mi
Multi-Specialty
515 FAIRMOUNT AVE STE 300
Towson, MD 21286
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 39 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1871973628 (410) 296-5300
Chesapeake Digestive Associates, PC
360 mi
Gastroenterology
621 RIDGELY AVE STE 201
Annapolis, MD 21401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 55 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023765625 (410) 224-4887

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

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

Ohio State University State Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number360085
Location410 West 10th AvenueColumbus, OH 43210 · Franklin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43026 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
$84.72 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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 10

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

NATALIA LEGARRETA KOENIG APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner
3721 RIDGE MILL DR
HILLIARD, OH 43026
Franklin County (614) 293-6255
CHRISTINA R BROOKS APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner
3721 RIDGE MILL DR
HILLIARD, OH 43026
Franklin County (614) 293-6255
ADEETI JAYA CHIPLUNKER MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
3721 RIDGE MILL DR
HILLIARD, OH 43026
Franklin County (614) 293-6255
EMILY JOAN WINKLE APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3721 RIDGE MILL DR
HILLIARD, OH 43026
Franklin County (614) 293-6255
MACKENZIE L VERHOFF APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3721 RIDGE MILL DR
HILLIARD, OH 43026
Franklin County (614) 293-6255
ARIEL ROSE HOLLAND RPH
Pharmacist
3721 RIDGE MILL DR
HILLIARD, OH 43026
Franklin County (614) 293-6255
BETH L. KULOW APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner
3721 RIDGE MILL DR
HILLIARD, OH 43026
Franklin County (614) 293-6255
KATHLEEN MARIE KELLEY APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner
3721 RIDGE MILL DR
HILLIARD, OH 43026
Franklin County (614) 293-6255

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 Bernadine Cruz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bernadine Cruz is 1366772782. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 7, 2010.

Where is Bernadine Cruz located?

Bernadine Cruz practices at 3721 Ridge Mill Dr, Hilliard, OH 43026. The listed phone number is (614) 293-6255.

What is Bernadine Cruz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Bernadine Cruz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bernadine 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 Bernadine Cruz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Bernadine Cruz reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Osu Internal Medicine, LLC (Columbus, OH), Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Ohio, Professional Corporation (Columbus, OH), Clinical Associates P A (Towson, MD) and Chesapeake Digestive Associates, PC (Annapolis, MD). 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 Bernadine Cruz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Bernadine Cruz accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 1 other insurer list Bernadine 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.

Is Bernadine Cruz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bernadine Cruz is affiliated with Ohio State University State Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bernadine Cruz was last updated on April 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.