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SCOTT DE LA CRUZ MD
NPI 1790984557
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Denver, CO

Active since July 12, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
8111 E LOWRY BLVD, DENVER, CO 80230(720) 848-0000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 23, 2026, Apr 16, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Scott De La Cruz Md NPPES

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

SCOTT DE LA CRUZ MD (NPI 1790984557) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Denver, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (DR.0046727) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Aurora, and is a graduate of University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790984557
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameSCOTT DE LA CRUZCredential: MD
Location Address8111 E LOWRY BLVDDenver, CO 80230-7255
Mailing AddressPo Box 110429Aurora, CO 80042-0429
Phone(720) 848-0000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 23, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1790984557 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in CO · DR.0046727
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 46727 (CO)
8111 E LOWRY BLVD, Denver, CO 80230
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 112605 E 16th AveAurora, CO 80045-2545 · Phone (720) 848-0000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include UnitedHealthcare.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Scott De La 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 ID4284709791
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080819000141
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 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.
35 services14 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.
23 services23 patients

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.

97.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15

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

EMILY MARTIN JONES M.D.
Internal Medicine
8111 E LOWRY BLVD
DENVER, CO 80230
Denver County (720) 848-0000
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Pharmacy
8111 E LOWRY BLVD, STE 110, MS B01
DENVER, CO 80230
Denver County (720) 848-9590
DAVID WILLIAM LOWRY M.D.
Internal Medicine
8111 E LOWRY BLVD
DENVER, CO 80230
Denver County (720) 848-9500
DAVID TANAKA MD
Internal Medicine
8111 E LOWRY BLVD
DENVER, CO 80230
Denver County (720) 848-9500
AIMEE ZISNER PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
8111 E LOWRY BLVD
DENVER, CO 80230
Denver County (720) 848-0000
JULIE LINN JONES LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
8111 E LOWRY BLVD
DENVER, CO 80230
Denver County (720) 848-9500
DR. JEAN MARIE FELTON
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
8111 E LOWRY BLVD, STE 200
DENVER, CO 80230
Denver County (703) 980-4541
PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATES INC
Clinic/Center (Physical Therapy)
8111 E LOWRY BLVD, SUITE 280
DENVER, CO 80230
Denver County (303) 363-9000

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 Scott De La Cruz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Scott De La Cruz is 1790984557. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2007.

Where is Scott De La Cruz located?

Scott De La Cruz practices at 8111 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230. The listed phone number is (720) 848-0000.

What is Scott De La Cruz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Scott De La Cruz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Scott De La 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 Scott De La Cruz accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Scott De La 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 Scott De La Cruz was last updated on March 23, 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.