2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1861571705 M.D.
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CARINA CRUZ, M.D.

General Practice Physician in CAGUAS, Puerto Rico. 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
730
Medicare Part D claims · 92 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K

What the federal data shows

CARINA CRUZ, M.D. filed 730 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Physician in CAGUAS, Puerto Rico.

730
Part D claims, 2023

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CARINA CRUZ, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

730 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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)

CARINA 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 CARINA CRUZ, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/02/2006

NPI 1861571705

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

730 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

General Practice Physician share within Puerto Rico

1. General Practice Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Physician share within Puerto Rico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice 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).

CARINA CRUZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at B25 VILLA CRIOLLA, CAGUAS, PR, 00725, with a listed phone of (787) 743-0165. NPI 1861571705 was issued on 11/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what 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 730 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 92 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $39K in drug spend. 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.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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

B25 VILLA CRIOLLA
CAGUAS, PR 00725

Provider Details

NPI 1861571705
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/02/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

730
Total Claims
$39K
Total Drug Cost
92
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
861
Total Day Supply
25,334
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.99
Gender Split
76% female / 24% male
Age Distribution
<65: 42, 65-74: 42, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CARINA CRUZ, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Hydrochlorothiazide
125
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
76
Topiramate
62
Clonazepam
47
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
38
Atorvastatin Calcium
33
Metformin Hcl
25
Metoprolol Succinate
25
Famotidine
21
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
18

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

General Practice Physician Overview

How CARINA CRUZ, M.D. fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

CARINA CRUZ, M.D.'s 730 claims are below the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CRUZ.

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CARINA CRUZ, M.D.'s specialty?
CARINA CRUZ, M.D. specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in CAGUAS, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CARINA CRUZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CARINA CRUZ, M.D. wrote 730 Medicare Part D claims totaling $39K in drug costs for 92 beneficiaries.
Where is CARINA CRUZ, M.D. located?
CARINA CRUZ, M.D. is located at B25 VILLA CRIOLLA, CAGUAS, PR, 00725. Phone: (787) 743-0165.
What is CARINA CRUZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
CARINA CRUZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861571705, issued on 11/02/2006.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CARINA CRUZ, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CARINA CRUZ, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrochlorothiazide, Metformin Hcl Er, Topiramate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CARINA CRUZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
CARINA CRUZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 730 Part D claims and 92 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CARINA CRUZ, M.D.'s credentials?
CARINA CRUZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1861571705 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.

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

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