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NELSY MINELLI CRUZ MSW
NPI 1417537945
Social Worker - Clinical in Melrose Park, IL

Active since April 09, 2021PECOS Enrolled
1414 MAIN ST, MELROSE PARK, IL 60160(708) 681-0073 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 15, 2026, Apr 9, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Nelsy Minelli Cruz Msw NPPES

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

NELSY MINELLI CRUZ MSW (NPI 1417537945) is an individual clinical provider in Melrose Park, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (149030988) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417537945
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameNELSY MINELLI CRUZCredential: MSW
Location Address1414 MAIN STMelrose Park, IL 60160-3902
Mailing Address1414 Main StMelrose Park, IL 60160-3902 · (708) 681-0073
Phone(708) 681-0073
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 9, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 15, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 15, 2026
✔ NPI 1417537945 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 149030988
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
1414 MAIN ST, Melrose Park, IL 60160
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1780831057IL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health.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)

Nelsy Minelli Cruz Msw is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID840777496
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260126000344
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 Nelsy Cruz reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Life Care Wellness, Inc.
11 mi
Professional
800 ROOSEVELT RD STE C206
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 20 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952767733 (630) 423-5935

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 60160 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
$0.00 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

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.

MR. JASON PETER SCHALLACK MFA
Counselor (Mental Health)
1414 MAIN ST
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
Cook County (708) 681-0073
ZOEY WARD BRYSON BA
Counselor (Mental Health)
1414 MAIN ST
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
Cook County (708) 681-0073
RICHARD O SODEINDE
Counselor
1414 MAIN ST
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
Cook County (708) 681-0073
PRESENCE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROCARE CENTERS
Community/Behavioral Health
1414 MAIN ST
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
Cook County (708) 786-8501
JOANNA GIORDANO MA, LPC, QMHP
Counselor (Professional)
1414 MAIN ST
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
Cook County (708) 681-0073
JACQUELINE OROZCO
Behavior Technician
1414 MAIN ST
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
Cook County (708) 704-4523
MICHELLE LAGRIMAS B.A.
Counselor (Mental Health)
1414 MAIN ST
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
Cook County (708) 681-4357
DOUGLAS WILLIAM BARGE
Counselor (Mental Health)
1414 MAIN ST
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
Cook County (708) 786-8546

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 Nelsy Cruz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nelsy Cruz is 1417537945. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2021.

Where is Nelsy Cruz located?

Nelsy Cruz practices at 1414 Main St, Melrose Park, IL 60160. The listed phone number is (708) 681-0073.

What is Nelsy Cruz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Nelsy Cruz enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Nelsy Cruz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nelsy Cruz reassigns Medicare benefits to Life Care Wellness, Inc. (Glen Ellyn, IL). 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 Nelsy Cruz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nelsy Cruz accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Nelsy 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 Nelsy Cruz was last updated on January 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.