ARLENE DENISE CRUZ APN
NPI 1821888017
Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology in New Brunswick, NJ

Active since May 09, 2025PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901(732) 235-2465 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 15, 2026, May 9, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Arlene Denise Cruz Apn NPPES

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

ARLENE DENISE CRUZ APN (NPI 1821888017) is an individual gerontology provider in New Brunswick, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (26NJ15329500) and active in the NPI registry since May 2025. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2025).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821888017
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LG0600X
Provider Legal NameARLENE DENISE CRUZCredential: APN
Location Address1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PLNew Brunswick, NJ 08901-1928
Mailing Address115 Clyde RdSomerset, NJ 08873-5019
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2025
Enumeration DateMay 9, 2025
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 15, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 15, 2026
✔ NPI 1821888017 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · GerontologyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LG0600X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NJ · 26NJ15329500✔ Licensed in FL · 11039323
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Arlene Denise Cruz Apn 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 ID2961992888
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251107002774
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Arlene Cruz reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Family Medicine
317 GEORGE ST, 1ST FLOOR
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 641 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New Brunswick, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310038
LocationOne Robert Wood Johnson PlaceNew Brunswick, NJ 08901 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08901 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
$98.09 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $24.52 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$111.57 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $27.89 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
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 20

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

Internal Medicine
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL, ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NEW BRUNSWICK
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL, ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - NEW BRUNSWICK
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL, ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - NEW BRUNSWICK
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Anesthesiology
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Internal Medicine
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL, 2 CORE - RM. 257
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Emergency Medicine
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901

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 Arlene Cruz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Arlene Cruz is 1821888017. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 9, 2025.

Where is Arlene Cruz located?

Arlene Cruz practices at 1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. The listed phone number is (732) 235-2465.

What is Arlene Cruz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Gerontology, with taxonomy code 363LG0600X.

Is Arlene Cruz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Arlene 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Arlene Cruz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Arlene Cruz reassigns Medicare benefits to Rutgers Health-Rwj Scleroderma Program (New Brunswick, NJ). The 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 Arlene Cruz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Arlene Cruz accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Arlene 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 Arlene Cruz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Arlene Cruz is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Arlene Cruz was last updated on January 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.