CHRISTINE MARIE CRUZ FNP-BC
NPI 1548969157
Nurse Practitioner in Austin, TX

Active since March 02, 2023PECOS Enrolled
12174 N MOPAC EXPY STE A, AUSTIN, TX 78758(303) 535-7548 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 7, 2025, May 24, 2023, Mar 9, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2023).

About Christine Marie Cruz Fnp-bc NPPES

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

CHRISTINE MARIE CRUZ FNP-BC (NPI 1548969157) is an individual nurse practitioner in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (1017829) and active in the NPI registry since March 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Denver.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548969157
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTINE MARIE CRUZCredential: FNP-BC
Location Address12174 N MOPAC EXPY STE AAustin, TX 78758-2910
Mailing Address12201 Renfert Way Ste 215Austin, TX 78758-5368 · (512) 339-6626
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 2, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 21, 2025
✔ NPI 1548969157 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 TX · 1017829
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 ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 1017829 (TX)
12174 N MOPAC EXPY STE A, Austin, TX 78758

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11240 S Parker Rd Ste 100Denver, CO 80231-2177 · Phone (303) 535-7548

Accepted 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)

Christine Marie Cruz Fnp-bc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Christine Cruz reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

123 mi
Urgent Care
9722 GASTON RD STE 190
Katy, TX 77494
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 379 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
8325 BROADWAY ST STE 220
Pearland, TX 77581
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 301 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 78758 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
$89.03 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $22.25 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$101.65 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $25.41 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
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 8

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

Advanced Practice Midwife
12174 N MOPAC EXPY STE A
AUSTIN, TX 78758
Obstetrics & Gynecology
12174 N MOPAC EXPY STE A
AUSTIN, TX 78758
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
12174 N MOPAC EXPY STE A
AUSTIN, TX 78758
Social Worker (Clinical)
12174 N MOPAC EXPY STE A
AUSTIN, TX 78758
Social Worker (Clinical)
12174 N MOPAC EXPY STE A
AUSTIN, TX 78758
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
12174 N MOPAC EXPY STE A
AUSTIN, TX 78758
Advanced Practice Midwife
12174 N MOPAC EXPY STE A
AUSTIN, TX 78758
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
12174 N MOPAC EXPY STE A
AUSTIN, TX 78758

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 Christine Cruz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christine Cruz is 1548969157. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 2, 2023.

Where is Christine Cruz located?

Christine Cruz practices at 12174 N Mopac Expy Ste A, Austin, TX 78758. The listed phone number is (303) 535-7548.

What is Christine Cruz's specialty?

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

Is Christine Cruz enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christine Cruz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christine Cruz reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Nluc PLLC (Katy, TX) and Next Level Mv LLC (Pearland, TX). 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 Christine Cruz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christine Cruz accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Christine 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 Christine Cruz was last updated on July 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.