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AMADOR J CRUZ PA
NPI 1982150751
Physician Assistant in San Antonio, TX

Active since August 31, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
72.28/100
CMS Quality Rating
150 E SONTERRA BLVD, SUITE 300, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78258(210) 593-1420(210) 593-1423 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 31, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Amador J Cruz Pa NPPES

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

AMADOR J CRUZ PA (NPI 1982150751) is an individual physician assistant in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (PA10733) and active in the NPI registry since August 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982150751
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameAMADOR J CRUZCredential: PA
Location Address150 E SONTERRA BLVD, SUITE 300San Antonio, TX 78258-4098
Mailing Address400 Concord Plaza Dr, Suite 300San Antonio, TX 78216-6905 · (210) 804-5416 · Fax (210) 678-4142
Phone(210) 593-1420
Fax(210) 593-1423
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2016
✔ NPI 1982150751 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · PA10733
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
150 E SONTERRA BLVD, San Antonio, TX 78258
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Other Identifiers 1

OtherPA10733TX · State Medical License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Amador J Cruz Pa 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 ID547540908
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161201001382
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 10

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.

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301
Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.
208 services40 patients
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 20611
This procedure involves using ultrasound technology to accurately locate a large joint, usually the knee or shoulder. A needle is then inserted to either extract fluid (aspiration) or inject medication. The ultrasound helps ensure precision and safety.
87 services60 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.
69 services60 patients
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 27447
A bilateral knee joint replacement is a procedure where the damaged parts of both your knee joints are replaced with artificial parts. It aims to relieve pain and improve mobility. The process involves a surgical operation under anesthesia.
51 services49 patients
Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose J7324
Orthovisc is a treatment involving injections of a substance called hyaluronan into your joints. Hyaluronan is a natural substance in your joint fluid that aids in movement and reduces pain. The Orthovisc injections help replenish this substance, relieving joint pain.
49 services14 patients
X-ray of knee, 3 views 73562
An X-ray of the knee, 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the knee from three different angles. This helps medical professionals to diagnose and monitor conditions like arthritis, fractures, or infections. The process is quick and painless.
27 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Baptist Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450058
Location111 Dallas StreetSan Antonio, TX 78205 · Bexar County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78258 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

72.28/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality63.73
Promoting Interoperability90
Improvement Activities40
Cost52.22

Reported Quality Measures

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.
94%363 patients4/55-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…
43%179 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%55 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.
61%662 patients3/55-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…
77%397 patients4/55-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…
81%662 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…
11%662 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.
50%662 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.

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.

NANCY E BULA
Physical Therapist
150 E SONTERRA BLVD, 300
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78258
Bexar County (210) 489-7220
ROBERT A ZAJAC MD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
150 E SONTERRA BLVD, SUITE 170
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78258
Bexar County (210) 481-2800
MAGNOLIA WOMEN'S CARE, P.L.L.C.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
150 E SONTERRA BLVD, SUITE 250
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78258
Bexar County (210) 748-7153
ALLISON HUTCHERSON PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
150 E SONTERRA BLVD, STE 170
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78258
Bexar County (210) 481-2800
PHILLIP J TRUEMAN
Physical Therapist
150 E SONTERRA BLVD, 300
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78258
Bexar County (210) 489-7270
BRAD S TOLIN M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
150 E SONTERRA BLVD, 300
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78258
Bexar County (210) 489-7240
SAN ANTONIO TX ENDOSCOPY ASC LP
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
150 E SONTERRA BLVD, SUITE 110
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78258
Bexar County (210) 491-9998
RUDY RIVERA
Physician Assistant
150 E SONTERRA BLVD, SUITE 220
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78258
Bexar County (210) 481-6800

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 Amador Cruz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amador Cruz is 1982150751. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2016.

Where is Amador Cruz located?

Amador Cruz practices at 150 E Sonterra Blvd Suite 300, San Antonio, TX 78258. The listed phone number is (210) 593-1420.

What is Amador Cruz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Amador Cruz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Amador 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.

What insurance does Amador Cruz accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. list Amador 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 Amador Cruz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Amador Cruz is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Amador Cruz was last updated on August 31, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.