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FAITH CRUZ M.D.
NPI 1952558348
Family Medicine in Troy, NY

Active since August 27, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
45 2ND ST, TROY, NY 12180(518) 272-7191(518) 272-7234 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 10, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Faith Cruz M.d. NPPES

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

FAITH CRUZ M.D. (NPI 1952558348) is an individual family medicine provider in Troy, New York, licensed in New York (254330) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Peter's Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Troy.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952558348
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameFAITH CRUZCredential: M.D.
Location Address45 2ND STTroy, NY 12180-3928
Mailing AddressPo Box 14890Albany, NY 12212-4890 · (518) 525-5634 · Fax (518) 649-4094
Phone(518) 272-7191
Fax(518) 272-7234
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateAugust 27, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMay 10, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMay 10, 2021
✔ NPI 1952558348 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 254330
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
45 2ND ST, Troy, NY 12180
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1720 Hoosick RdTroy, NY 12180-6673 · Phone (518) 272-7191 · Fax (518) 272-7234

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

Faith 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 ID8729266671
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110624000400
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 Faith Cruz reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, P.C.
0.4 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
31 LOWER HUDSON AVENUE, ST PETER'S GYNCEOLOGY
Green Island, NY 12183
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 742 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427394675 (518) 272-9140
Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York
1.0 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
2215 BURDETT AVE
Troy, NY 12180
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 725 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043267727 (518) 271-3300
St. Peter's Hospitalof The City Of Albany
7.1 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
326 SOUTH PEARL STREET
Albany, NY 12202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Peters Hospital Of The City Of Albany
  • 623 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1386715621 (518) 449-0100

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
211 services133 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
157 services157 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
134 services86 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
34 services33 patients
Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008
The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.
34 services34 patients
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 90662
The Influenza Vaccine Split Virus, preservative-free, is a flu shot to protect against the influenza virus. It is made from parts of inactivated flu viruses and doesn't contain preservatives, reducing potential side effects. It helps your body develop immunity to the flu.
33 services33 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

St Peter's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albany, NY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330057
Location315 South Manning BoulevardAlbany, NY 12208 · Albany County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York

Acute Care Hospitals · Troy, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330180
Location2215 Burdett AvenueTroy, NY 12180 · Rensselaer County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 12180 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
$84.93 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.08 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
52%362 patients3/55-star benchmark: 92%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
52%614 patients3/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
45%174 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
99%7,778 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
38%414 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
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.
98%446 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.
88%1,265 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
54%753 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
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…
69%1,264 patients3/55-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…
19%1,264 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.
31%1,264 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
11 suppliers24 claims53 services$6.43 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible, or accordion), extended wear, with built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each A4407
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier12 claims240 services$7.75 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy pouch, closed; for use on barrier with flange (2 piece), each A5054
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier12 claims720 services$1.72 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

DR. ALFREDO BAMBA CRUZ M.D.
Family Medicine
45 2ND ST
TROY, NY 12180
Rensselaer County (518) 272-7191
ALFREDO B. CRUZ, MD, PC
Family Medicine
45 2ND ST
TROY, NY 12180
Rensselaer County (518) 272-7191

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 Faith Cruz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Faith Cruz is 1952558348. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 27, 2008.

Where is Faith Cruz located?

Faith Cruz practices at 45 2nd St, Troy, NY 12180. The listed phone number is (518) 272-7191.

What is Faith Cruz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Faith Cruz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Faith 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 organizations bill Medicare for Faith Cruz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Faith Cruz reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, P.C. (Green Island, NY), Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York (Troy, NY) and St. Peter's Hospitalof The City Of Albany (Albany, NY). 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 Faith Cruz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Faith Cruz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Faith Cruz is affiliated with St Peter's Hospital and Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Faith Cruz was last updated on May 10, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.