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DR. LUZ JOVITA CRYSTAL MD
NPI 1972544153
Internal Medicine in Fort Payne, AL

Active since June 09, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2202 JORDAN ROAD SW, SUITE 500, FORT PAYNE, AL 35968(256) 844-2825(256) 844-2834 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 15, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Luz Jovita Crystal Md NPPES

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

DR. LUZ JOVITA CRYSTAL MD (NPI 1972544153) is an individual internal medicine provider in Fort Payne, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (00018535) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972544153
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LUZ JOVITA CRYSTALCredential: MD
Location Address2202 JORDAN ROAD SW, SUITE 500Fort Payne, AL 35968-3688
Mailing Address2202 Jordan Road Sw, Suite 500Fort Payne, AL 35968-3688 · (256) 844-2825 · Fax (256) 844-2834
Phone(256) 844-2825
Fax(256) 844-2834
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 15, 2012
✔ NPI 1972544153 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 00018535
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
2202 JORDAN ROAD SW, Fort Payne, AL 35968
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Luz Jovita Torralba-crystal M.d.

Other Identifiers 10

Other510-03714AL · Bcbs
Medicare PINP00348757OR
Medicaid051558061AL
Medicaid541385610AL
Medicare PIN051558061AL
Medicare PIN051557585TORAL
Medicare UPING00910AL
Medicare PIN051557585AL
Other510-03925AL · Bcbs
Medicaid051557585AL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.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

Dr. Luz Jovita Crystal 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 ID4183649445
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051006000330
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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
222 services199 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
136 services127 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
120 services113 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
26 services25 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35968 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
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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

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
67%63 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.
81%1,821 patients3/55-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.
83%666 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
73%331 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
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…
100%373 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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…
61%666 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…
1%666 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

DR. CARMELO CABALU MENDIOLA MD
Internal Medicine
2202 JORDAN ROAD SW, SUITE 500
FORT PAYNE, AL 35968
Dekalb County (256) 844-2825

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 Luz Crystal's NPI number?

The NPI number for Luz Crystal is 1972544153. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2006. The provider is also known as Luz Jovita Torralba-Crystal M.D..

Where is Luz Crystal located?

Luz Crystal practices at 2202 Jordan Road SW Suite 500, Fort Payne, AL 35968. The listed phone number is (256) 844-2825.

What is Luz Crystal's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Luz Crystal enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Luz Crystal 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 Luz Crystal accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Luz Crystal 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 Luz Crystal was last updated on October 15, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.