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CHRISTOPHER CRUZ MD
NPI 1427043769
Emergency Medicine in Glen Carbon, IL

Active since September 13, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
17 GINGER CREEK MDWS, GLEN CARBON, IL 62034(800) 968-6866 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 2, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Christopher Cruz Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER CRUZ MD (NPI 1427043769) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Glen Carbon, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036070136) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Jersey Community Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427043769
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER CRUZCredential: MD
Location Address17 GINGER CREEK MDWSGlen Carbon, IL 62034-3508
Mailing AddressPo Box 66971, Dept LeSaint Louis, MO 63166-6971 · (800) 968-6866
Phone(800) 968-6866
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateSeptember 13, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 2, 2010
✔ NPI 1427043769 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036070136
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
17 GINGER CREEK MDWS, Glen Carbon, IL 62034
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare UPINC43375IL
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedK06131IL
Medicare PINIL1682015IL
Medicaid1427043769MO
Medicaid036070138IL

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

Christopher Cruz 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 ID2860475001
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040610000667
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Cruz reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Alton-Griffin Emergency Group PC
14 mi
Emergency Medicine
1 SAINT ANTHONYS WAY
Alton, IL 62002
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 42 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891104824 (800) 893-9698
Emergency Services Midwest Sc
16 mi
Emergency Medicine
4500 MEMORIAL DR
Belleville, IL 62226
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 111 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174024806 (618) 257-5840
Jersey Community Hospital District
30 mi
Family Medicine
400 MAPLE SUMMIT RD
Jerseyville, IL 62052
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Jersey Community Hospital
  • 61 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1134163827 (618) 498-6402
Midwest Emergency Sparta, Inc
48 mi
Emergency Medicine
818 E BROADWAY ST
Sparta, IL 62286
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 67 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194162370 (817) 451-4208
Mcdonough County Hospital District
121 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
525 E GRANT ST
Macomb, IL 61455
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 55 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629227665 (309) 833-4101

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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 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.
94 services85 patients
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.
47 services45 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
44 services40 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
38 services37 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Jersey Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Jerseyville, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number140059
Location400 Maple Summit RoadJerseyville, IL 62052 · Jersey County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 62034 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
$88.44 typical visit price
range $56.28 – $173.35
Typical copayment $22.11 (range $14.07 – $43.33)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.71 typical visit price
range $17.51 – $139.99
Typical copayment $24.92 (range $4.37 – $34.99)
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 4

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

UPTOWN EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS, LLP
Emergency Medicine
17 GINGER CREEK MDWS
GLEN CARBON, IL 62034
Madison County (618) 656-9777
ABIODUN SANGOSENI MD
Internal Medicine
17 GINGER CREEK MDWS
GLEN CARBON, IL 62034
Madison County (800) 968-6866
LEGATUS EMERGENCY SERVICES
Emergency Medicine
17 GINGER CREEK MDWS
GLEN CARBON, IL 62034
Madison County (618) 656-9777
MRS. TONI LEE OSTMANN NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
17 GINGER CREEK MDWS
GLEN CARBON, IL 62034
Madison County (618) 656-9777

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 Christopher Cruz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Cruz is 1427043769. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 13, 2005.

Where is Christopher Cruz located?

Christopher Cruz practices at 17 Ginger Creek Mdws, Glen Carbon, IL 62034. The listed phone number is (800) 968-6866.

What is Christopher Cruz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Christopher Cruz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher 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 Christopher Cruz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Cruz reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Alton-Griffin Emergency Group PC (Alton, IL), Emergency Services Midwest Sc (Belleville, IL), Jersey Community Hospital District (Jerseyville, IL), Midwest Emergency Sparta, Inc (Sparta, IL) and Mcdonough County Hospital District (Macomb, IL). 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 Christopher Cruz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Christopher Cruz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Cruz is affiliated with Jersey Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Cruz was last updated on February 2, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.