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DR. ALBANO CRUZ MD
NPI 1720782071
Internal Medicine in Gastonia, NC

Active since March 29, 2023PECOS Enrolled
660 SUMMIT CROSSING PL STE 301, GASTONIA, NC 28054(704) 854-8799(704) 854-8803 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Albano Cruz Md NPPES

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

DR. ALBANO CRUZ MD (NPI 1720782071) is an individual internal medicine provider in Gastonia, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2026-02904) and active in the NPI registry since March 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720782071
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALBANO CRUZCredential: MD
Location Address660 SUMMIT CROSSING PL STE 301Gastonia, NC 28054-2181
Mailing AddressPo Box 744786Atlanta, GA 30374-4786 · (704) 834-2450 · Fax (704) 671-5331
Phone(704) 854-8799
Fax(704) 854-8803
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateJune 30, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 30, 2026
✔ NPI 1720782071 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2026-02904
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.
660 SUMMIT CROSSING PL STE 301, Gastonia, NC 28054
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Albano Cruz Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID8527520683
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260921000355
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28054 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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 6

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

MOIZ KHAN M.D.
Internal Medicine
660 SUMMIT CROSSING PL STE 301
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Gaston County (704) 867-0735
DR. RODGER W LEFLER M.D.
Internal Medicine
660 SUMMIT CROSSING PL STE 301
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Gaston County (704) 867-0735
CHRISTOPHER RYAN O'KEEFFE DO
Internal Medicine
660 SUMMIT CROSSING PL STE 301
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Gaston County (704) 867-0735
SHRADDHA RAJESHKUMAR PATEL M.D.
Internal Medicine
660 SUMMIT CROSSING PL STE 301
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Gaston County (704) 854-8799
CAROMONT MEDICAL GROUP INC
Internal Medicine
660 SUMMIT CROSSING PL STE 301
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Gaston County (704) 867-0735
DR. ALPANA GARG M.D.
Internal Medicine
660 SUMMIT CROSSING PL STE 301
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Gaston County (704) 854-8799

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 Albano Cruz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Albano Cruz is 1720782071. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2023.

Where is Albano Cruz located?

Albano Cruz practices at 660 Summit Crossing Pl Ste 301, Gastonia, NC 28054. The listed phone number is (704) 854-8799.

What is Albano Cruz's specialty?

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

Is Albano Cruz enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Albano Cruz accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Albano 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 Albano Cruz was last updated on June 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.