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DR. MELISSA V. ALMEIDA CRUZ M.D.
NPI 1881708816
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Vega Alta, PR

Active since August 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
EDIFICIO BRISAS DEL MAR LOCAL #1, CARR 693 KM 13.8, VEGA ALTA, PR 00692(787) 270-1420(787) 915-3636 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 21, 2026, Jun 6, 2024, Jul 4, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Melissa V. Almeida Cruz M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MELISSA V. ALMEIDA CRUZ M.D. (NPI 1881708816) is an individual psychiatry provider in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (16390) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Utuado, and is a graduate of Ponce School Of Medicine (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881708816
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA V. ALMEIDA CRUZCredential: M.D.
Location AddressEDIFICIO BRISAS DEL MAR LOCAL #1, CARR 693 KM 13.8Vega Alta, PR 00692
Mailing AddressP.o. Box 1496Dorado, PR 00646-1496 · (787) 270-1420 · Fax (787) 915-3636
Phone(787) 270-1420
Fax(787) 915-3636
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSPonce School Of MedicineGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateAugust 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 21, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1881708816 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 16390
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1CALLE ISAAC GONZALEZ ESQUINA LEDESMAUTUADO, PR 00641-0000 · Phone (787) 270-1420

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid038482901PR

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

Dr. Melissa V. Almeida Cruz M.d. 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 ID5395744742
PECOS Enrollment IDI20061212000365
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 00692 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
$172.44 typical visit price
range $56.86 – $172.44
Typical copayment $43.11 (range $14.21 – $43.11)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$70.88 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.44
Typical copayment $17.72 (range $4.56 – $35.11)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

CLINICA PSIQUIATRICA Y PSICOLOGICA FELICITA RAMOS
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
EDIFICIO BRISAS DEL MAR LOCAL #1, CARR 693 KM 13.8
VEGA ALTA, PR 00692
Vega Alta Municipio (787) 270-1420

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 Melissa Almeida Cruz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Almeida Cruz is 1881708816. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 18, 2006.

Where is Melissa Almeida Cruz located?

Melissa Almeida Cruz practices at Edificio Brisas Del Mar Local #1 Carr 693 Km 13.8, Vega Alta, PR 00692. The listed phone number is (787) 270-1420.

What is Melissa Almeida Cruz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Melissa Almeida Cruz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Almeida 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Almeida Cruz was last updated on May 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.