JOANNA PAULA STA. CRUZ M.D.
NPI 1548492622
Internal Medicine in Mechanicsburg, PA

Q: What is Joanna Paula Sta. Cruz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joanna Paula Sta. Cruz is 1548492622. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 21, 2009.

Q: What is Joanna Paula Sta. Cruz's specialty?

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

Active since August 21, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

82.54/100

CMS Quality Rating

2005 TECHNOLOGY PKWY STE 300, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050(717) 988-5864(717) 221-5615 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 5, 2025, Apr 4, 2024, Aug 27, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Joanna Paula Sta. Cruz M.d. NPPES

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

JOANNA PAULA STA. CRUZ M.D. (NPI 1548492622) is an individual internal medicine provider in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD447405) and active in the NPI registry since August 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Carlisle, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548492622

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameJOANNA PAULA STA. CRUZCredential: M.D.

Location Address2005 TECHNOLOGY PKWY STE 300Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-9423

Mailing Address2005 Technology Pkwy Ste 300Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-9423 · (717) 988-5864 · Fax (717) 221-5615

Phone(717) 988-5864

Fax(717) 221-5615

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006

Enumeration DateAugust 21, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 5, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 4, 2024

✔ NPI 1548492622 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD447405

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.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License MD447405 (PA)

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License MD447405 (PA)

2005 TECHNOLOGY PKWY STE 300, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 11 Medical Center Blvd, Suite 422Chester, PA 19013-3902 · Phone (610) 619-7460 · Fax (610) 876-9502

Location 21995 Technology PkwyMechanicsburg, PA 17050-8522 · Phone (717) 231-8772

Location 34310 Londonderry Rd Ste 106Harrisburg, PA 17109-5333 · Phone (717) 988-8210 · Fax (717) 221-5260

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid102808695PA

Other1548492622PA · Npi

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

Joanna Paula Sta. 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 ID9234376831

PECOS Enrollment IDI20130517000333

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 Joanna Paula Sta. Cruz reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pinnacle Health Medical Services

Same address

Neurology

2005 TECHNOLOGY PKWY STE, SUITE 400 AND 440
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
1,902 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1356393128 (717) 791-2520

Pinnacle Health Hospitalist Services LLC

8.4 mi

Hospitalist

4300 LONDONDERRY RD
Harrisburg, PA 17109

Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
322 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1023458148 (717) 231-8772

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 11

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

103 services67 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.

102 services57 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

93 services54 patients

Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729

This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.

73 services73 patients

Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726

This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.

46 services46 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

44 services43 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Upmc Carlisle

Acute Care Hospitals · Carlisle, PA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390058

Location361 Alexander Spring RoadCarlisle, PA 17015 · Cumberland County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Harrisburg, PA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390067

Location409 South Second StreetHarrisburg, PA 17104 · Dauphin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Upmc Memorial

Acute Care Hospitals · York, PA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390101

Location1701 Innovation DriveYork, PA 17408 · York County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17050 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

$126.34 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$96.82 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

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.

82.54/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

76.62

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

65.18

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 7

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers29 claims29 services$13.42 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0443

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers14 claims14 services$39.41 avg. paid by Medicare

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466

DME-Other DME · category DE005N

3 suppliers21 claims21 services$910.69 avg. paid by Medicare

High frequency chest wall oscillation system, with full anterior and/or posterior thoracic region receiving simultaneous external oscillation, includes all accessories and supplies, each E0483

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$818.48 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers27 claims27 services$5.04 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

6 suppliers64 claims64 services$80.14 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

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