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RUY JORGE CRUZ MD
NPI 1710137823
Surgery in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since September 25, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
3459 5TH AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213(412) 647-5800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 18, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Ruy Jorge Cruz Md NPPES

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

RUY JORGE CRUZ MD (NPI 1710137823) is an individual surgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD435343) and active in the NPI registry since September 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Passavant, and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710137823
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameRUY JORGE CRUZCredential: MD
Location Address3459 5TH AVEPittsburgh, PA 15213-3236
Mailing Address3459 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15213-3236 · (412) 647-5800
Phone(412) 647-5800
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateSeptember 25, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 18, 2015
✔ NPI 1710137823 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD435343
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
3459 5TH AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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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

Ruy Jorge 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 ID6800964354
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081010000087
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 2

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 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
51 services16 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
22 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Upmc Passavant

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390107
Location9100 Babcock BoulevardPittsburgh, PA 15237 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390164
Location200 Lothrop StreetPittsburgh, PA 15213 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15213 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

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.

77.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality68.61
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.4

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 11

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

Parenteral nutrition solution, not otherwise specified, 10 grams lipids B4185
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
8 suppliers234 claims3,771 services$10.56 avg. paid by Medicare
Parenteral nutrition solution; compounded amino acid and carbohydrates with electrolytes, trace elements, and vitamins, including preparation, any strength, 10 to 51 grams of protein - premix B4189
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
4 suppliers39 claims211 services$163.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Parenteral nutrition solution; compounded amino acid and carbohydrates with electrolytes, trace elements, and vitamins, including preparation, any strength, 52 to 73 grams of protein - premix B4193
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
8 suppliers169 claims859 services$227.79 avg. paid by Medicare
Parenteral nutrition solution; compounded amino acid and carbohydrates with electrolytes, trace elements and vitamins, including preparation, any strength, 74 to 100 grams of protein - premix B4197
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
6 suppliers140 claims886 services$280.98 avg. paid by Medicare
Parenteral nutrition solution; compounded amino acid and carbohydrates with electrolytes, trace elements and vitamins, including preparation, any strength, over 100 grams of protein - premix B4199
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
3 suppliers34 claims231 services$319.88 avg. paid by Medicare
Parenteral nutrition supply kit; premix, per day B4220
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
11 suppliers372 claims2,136 services$8.04 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.

MRS. LORI SMITH MACEDONIA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
3459 5TH AVE, 4 WEST MONTEFIORE HOSPITAL, ALZHEIMER RESEARCH CENTER
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 692-2700
DR. ANGELA CORINNE WILLIAMS MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
3459 5TH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-2345
MRS. SUSAN AUDREY STARK MS, RD, LD
Dietitian, Registered
3459 5TH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-2906
DANIEL SULLIVAN
Internal Medicine
3459 5TH AVE, UPMC MONTEFIORE NW628
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 692-2213
MRS. MARGARET ANN STOEFF CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3459 5TH AVE, NW 628
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 692-2210
CHELSEA STEWART
Physician Assistant
3459 5TH AVE, 2ND FLOOR RADIOLOGY
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-5800
ALLISON GAYLE AGNONE DNP
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Acute Care)
3459 5TH AVE, 4 WEST MONTEFIORE HOSPITAL
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 692-2717
DR. AMIT BASU MD
Specialist
3459 5TH AVE, N725
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-5730

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 Ruy Cruz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruy Cruz is 1710137823. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 25, 2008.

Where is Ruy Cruz located?

Ruy Cruz practices at 3459 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The listed phone number is (412) 647-5800.

What is Ruy Cruz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Ruy Cruz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruy 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.

Is Ruy Cruz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ruy Cruz is affiliated with Upmc Passavant and Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruy Cruz was last updated on September 18, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.