DR. CARLOS A CRUZ MD
NPI 1679505259
Anesthesiology in Miami, FL

Q: What is Carlos Cruz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carlos Cruz is 1679505259. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 6, 2006.

Q: What is Carlos Cruz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carlos Cruz was last updated on March 18, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.

Active since July 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

83.63/100

CMS Quality Rating

1611 NW 12TH AVE, BOX 016960 (M851), MIAMI, FL 33136(305) 243-6358(305) 243-8470 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 18, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

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About Dr. Carlos A Cruz Md NPPES

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

DR. CARLOS A CRUZ MD (NPI 1679505259) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Miami, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME91715) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with South Miami Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679505259

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CARLOS A CRUZCredential: MD

Location Address1611 NW 12TH AVE, BOX 016960 (M851)Miami, FL 33136-1005

Mailing Address1611 Nw 12th Ave, Box 016960 (m851)Miami, FL 33136-1005 · (305) 243-6358 · Fax (305) 243-8470

Phone(305) 243-6358

Fax(305) 243-8470

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993

Enumeration DateJuly 6, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 18, 2020

NPPES CertifiedMarch 18, 2020

✔ NPI 1679505259 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME91715✔ Licensed in CA · C166627

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

1611 NW 12TH AVE, Miami, FL 33136

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2728907-00FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Carlos A 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 ID6800826074

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050817000432

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

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.

Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.

13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

South Miami Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · South Miami, FL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number100154

Location6200 SW 73rd StSouth Miami, FL 33143 · Miami-Dade County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Doctors Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Coral Gables, FL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number100296

Location5000 University DrCoral Gables, FL 33146 · Miami-Dade County

Emergency services

West Kendall Baptist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Miami, FL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number100314

Location9555 SW 162 AveMiami, FL 33196 · Miami-Dade County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mariners Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Tavernier, FL

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number101313

Location91500 Overseas HighwayTavernier, FL 33070 · Monroe County

Emergency services

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.

83.63/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

72.79

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

62.56

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. AKUA GYANEWAH ASARE MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 355-8264

MARILUZ SANCHEZ PHARM.D.

Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)

1611 NW 12TH AVE, PHARMACY ADM. OFFICES/EAST TOWER BASEMENT 069
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 585-7309

DR. TASHA JOYTI N. D. COOKE TASHA COOKE

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 243-3670

DR. JUANITA ANN MARIE HUNTER M.D.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 585-6042

WANDA LAVERNE MCGOWAN-BRAYNEN ARNP

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 585-1111

DR. PERTTI KALEVI HAKALA M.D.

Anesthesiology

1611 NW 12TH AVE, CENTRAL 300
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 585-6970

JAYLOU M VELEZ TORRES M.D.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 585-8381

ANNE-ISABELLE SOPHIA REME MD

Surgery

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 585-1280

ELIE SAMIR ALAM MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 585-1111

CHRISTOPHER D NAVARRO MD

Anesthesiology

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 585-1111

RENZO ALDERETE APRN

Nurse Practitioner

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 585-1111

AAZIM SYED ARIF MD

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 585-1111

DR. VICTOR M. LU MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 243-6751

DR. MIRIAM MARTI MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 342-1919

ALVARO ALFONSO SOTO RINCON MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (786) 769-0052

LANIEL ROMEUS JR.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 585-7000

CAMILLE-KAE TORRE DNP, APRN, NNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 585-5437

NICOLE FARES MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 585-6970

VERONICA NUNEZ

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 585-5437

MARGO STAPLETON MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1611 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136

Miami-Dade County (305) 355-1350

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 Carlos Cruz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carlos Cruz is 1679505259. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 6, 2006.

Where is Carlos Cruz located?

Carlos Cruz practices at 1611 NW 12th Ave Box 016960 (m851), Miami, FL 33136. The listed phone number is (305) 243-6358.

What is Carlos Cruz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Carlos Cruz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carlos 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.

What insurance does Carlos Cruz accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Carlos 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.

Is Carlos Cruz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Carlos Cruz is affiliated with South Miami Hospital, Doctors Hospital, West Kendall Baptist Hospital and Mariners Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carlos Cruz was last updated on March 18, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.