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CANDIDO DIAZ-CRUZ, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology Physician in MIAMI, Florida. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 275 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CANDIDO DIAZ-CRUZ, M.D. filed 2,217 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Interventional Cardiology Physician in MIAMI, Florida, prescribing 90% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing

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CANDIDO DIAZ-CRUZ, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,217 Top 15% higher than 85% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CANDIDO DIAZ-CRUZ, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about CANDIDO DIAZ-CRUZ, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/19/2005

NPI 1659360998

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,217 26% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Florida

1. Interventional Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Florida

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Interventional Cardiology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Interventional Cardiology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CANDIDO DIAZ-CRUZ, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in MIAMI, Florida, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1659360998. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CANDIDO DIAZ-CRUZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3661 S MIAMI AVE, MIAMI, FL, 33133, with a listed phone of (305) 860-8808. NPI 1659360998 was issued on 10/19/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DIAZ-CRUZ most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,217 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 275 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $207K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3661 S MIAMI AVE
MIAMI, FL 33133

Provider Details

NPI 1659360998
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/19/2005

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CANDIDO DIAZ-CRUZ, M.D.. To verify CANDIDO DIAZ-CRUZ, M.D.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CANDIDO DIAZ-CRUZ, M.D. — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 2,217 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,217
Total Claims
$207K
Total Drug Cost
275
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,270
Total Day Supply
156,192
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$156K
Generic Drug Cost
$49K
Antibiotic Claims
33

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.46
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
157
Amlodipine Besylate
118
Metoprolol Succinate
79
Rosuvastatin Calcium
58
Losartan Potassium
50
Levothyroxine Sodium
49
Eliquis
Apixaban
46
Metformin Hcl
46
Omeprazole
42
Pantoprazole Sodium
41

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How CANDIDO DIAZ-CRUZ, M.D. fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

CANDIDO DIAZ-CRUZ, M.D.'s 2,217 claims are below the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Florida

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as DIAZ-CRUZ.

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CANDIDO DIAZ-CRUZ, M.D.'s specialty?
CANDIDO DIAZ-CRUZ, M.D. specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in MIAMI, Florida. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CANDIDO DIAZ-CRUZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CANDIDO DIAZ-CRUZ, M.D. wrote 2,217 Medicare Part D claims totaling $207K in drug costs for 275 beneficiaries.
Where is CANDIDO DIAZ-CRUZ, M.D. located?
CANDIDO DIAZ-CRUZ, M.D. is located at 3661 S MIAMI AVE, MIAMI, FL, 33133. Phone: (305) 860-8808.
What is CANDIDO DIAZ-CRUZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
CANDIDO DIAZ-CRUZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659360998, issued on 10/19/2005.
Does CANDIDO DIAZ-CRUZ, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CANDIDO DIAZ-CRUZ, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $156K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CANDIDO DIAZ-CRUZ, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CANDIDO DIAZ-CRUZ, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CANDIDO DIAZ-CRUZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
CANDIDO DIAZ-CRUZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,217 Part D claims and 275 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CANDIDO DIAZ-CRUZ, M.D.'s credentials?
CANDIDO DIAZ-CRUZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1659360998 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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