MARIA TERESA CRUZ-CARRERAS MD
NPI 1376533893
Internal Medicine in Houston, TX

Q: What is Maria Cruz-carreras's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maria Cruz-carreras is 1376533893. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 26, 2005.

Q: What is Maria Cruz-carreras's specialty?

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

Active since October 26, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

81.38/100

CMS Quality Rating

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 792-6161 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Maria Teresa Cruz-carreras Md NPPES

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

MARIA TERESA CRUZ-CARRERAS MD (NPI 1376533893) is an individual internal medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (N1294) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376533893

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameMARIA TERESA CRUZ-CARRERASCredential: MD

Location Address1515 HOLCOMBE BLVDHouston, TX 77030-4000

Mailing AddressPo Box 4439Houston, TX 77210-4439 · (713) 792-2991

Phone(713) 792-6161

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated 1998

Enumeration DateOctober 26, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 12, 2025

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 12, 2025

✔ NPI 1376533893 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · N1294

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.

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX 77030

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Maria Teresa Cruz-carreras Md 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 ID6800959925

PECOS Enrollment IDI20090114000849

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

178 services177 patients

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

38 services37 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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

$134.06 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$102.71 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

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.

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.

81.38/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

81.25

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

49.97

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. MERRY CHEN MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-6161

AMEENA BAGREE MALHOTRA M.D.

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, 77030-4009
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-6161

SOLANGE ERLYN COX MD

Surgery

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-2360

DR. BRYAN KEITH GUILLORY M.D.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-6161

JANUARY Y TSAI MD

Anesthesiology

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-6161

DR. SUNYOUNG LEE MD

Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-6161

MRS. RACHEL KRAMER FUTRELL PA-C

Physician Assistant

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-6161

MEGAN J TANNER NP-C

Nurse Practitioner

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-6161

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 Maria Cruz-carreras's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maria Cruz-carreras is 1376533893. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 26, 2005.

Where is Maria Cruz-carreras located?

Maria Cruz-carreras practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 792-6161.

What is Maria Cruz-carreras's specialty?

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

Is Maria Cruz-carreras enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Maria Cruz-carreras 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Maria Cruz-carreras was last updated on February 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.