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DR. VICTOR CRUZ M.D.
NPI 1861693947
Surgery in Deming, NM

Active since May 29, 2007PECOS Enrolled
65.06/100
CMS Quality Rating
1208 COLUMBUS RD, DEMING, NM 88030(575) 546-9726(575) 546-9155 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 13, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Victor Cruz M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VICTOR CRUZ M.D. (NPI 1861693947) is an individual surgery provider in Deming, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (MD2011-0410) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861693947
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VICTOR CRUZCredential: M.D.
Location Address1208 COLUMBUS RDDeming, NM 88030-5208
Mailing Address1208 Columbus RdDeming, NM 88030-5208 · (575) 546-9726 · Fax (575) 546-9155
Phone(575) 546-9726
Fax(575) 546-9155
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 29, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 13, 2011
✔ NPI 1861693947 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in NM · MD2011-0410
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.
Also ListedColon & Rectal SurgeryTaxonomy 208C00000X · License MD2011-0410 (NM), 9182993-1205 (UT)
1208 COLUMBUS RD, Deming, NM 88030
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Victor Cruz M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Victor Cruz reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Deming Hospital Corporation
0.3 mi
Pediatrics
721 E HOLLY ST
Deming, NM 88030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 37 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861879660 (575) 546-6010
Otero County Hospital Association
116 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
2669 SCENIC DR
Alamogordo, NM 88310
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 417 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861450579 (575) 439-6100
Valued Medical Care LLC
621 mi
Urgent Care
9103 S 1300 W, SUITE 103
West Jordan, UT 84088
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578887329 (801) 208-2070

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 88030 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
$84.79 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $21.19 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.00 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $17.00 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
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.

65.06/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality34.15
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
58%96 patients3/55-star benchmark: 85%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
99%102 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
39%217 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
24%186 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
99%217 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
5%217 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
6%217 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 Victor Cruz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Victor Cruz is 1861693947. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 29, 2007.

Where is Victor Cruz located?

Victor Cruz practices at 1208 Columbus Rd, Deming, NM 88030. The listed phone number is (575) 546-9726.

What is Victor Cruz's specialty?

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

Is Victor Cruz enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Victor Cruz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Victor Cruz reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Deming Hospital Corporation (Deming, NM), Otero County Hospital Association (Alamogordo, NM) and Valued Medical Care LLC (West Jordan, UT). Each 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 Victor Cruz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Victor Cruz was last updated on October 13, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.