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2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1255067427 FNP
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Nurse Practitioner in Airmont, New York.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 87,700 in Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
665
Medicare Part D claims · 401 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Christina Cruz, FNP filed 665 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in Airmont, New York, prescribing 79% generic.
- 665
- Part D claims, 2023
- 79%
- generic prescribing
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Christina Cruz, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
665 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
What does the federal data show about Christina Cruz, FNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
665 39% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New York
How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among New York providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Christina Cruz, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 5 N AIRMONT RD STE 4, Airmont, NY, 10901, with a listed phone of (845) 547-0300. NPI 1255067427 was issued on 07/28/2022.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 665 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 401 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 79% generic by claim count.
Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,700 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1255067427 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | FNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/28/2022 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Christina Cruz, FNP bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Dermatology Center OF Rockland PC
Orangeburg, NY
Divinity Medical Services PLLC
Airmont, NY
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Christina Cruz, FNP. To verify Christina Cruz, FNP's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases
NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Christina Cruz, FNP - brand share 13.0%
Nurse Practitioner average
13% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 665 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.
665
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
401
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 719
- Total Day Supply
- 9,058
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 79% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 268
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.05
- Gender Split
- 71% female / 29% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 28, 65-74: 168, 75-84: 154, 85+: 51
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christina Cruz, FNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
86 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
56 claims
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
54 claims
- Nitrofurantoin Mon…
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
50 claims
- Paxlovid (Eua)
Paxlovid (Eua)
49 claims
- Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone
43 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
35 claims
- Prednisone 28
Prednisone
28 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 86 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 56 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 54 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst | 50 |
| Paxlovid (Eua) Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir | 49 |
| Methylprednisolone | 43 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 35 |
| Prednisone | 28 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 21 |
| Cephalexin | 19 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Christina Cruz, FNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
87,700
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider
Christina Cruz, FNP's 665 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.
Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in New York
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cruz.
Meredith Aaron
Wellsville, NY
Dr. Amra Abadzic
NP
East Syracuse, NY
Dr. Sharon Abayev
FNP
Forest Hills, NY
Dr. Theresa Abdul-Massih
FNP
New York, NY
Cindy Abelido
Great Neck, NY
Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christina Cruz, FNP's specialty? ▼
Christina Cruz, FNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Airmont, New York. Credentials: FNP.
How much does Christina Cruz, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christina Cruz, FNP wrote 665 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 401 beneficiaries.
Where is Christina Cruz, FNP located? ▼
Christina Cruz, FNP is located at 5 N AIRMONT RD STE 4, Airmont, NY, 10901. Phone: (845) 547-0300.
What is Christina Cruz, FNP's NPI number? ▼
Christina Cruz, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255067427, issued on 07/28/2022.
Does Christina Cruz, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christina Cruz, FNP's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 87,700 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christina Cruz, FNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christina Cruz, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azithromycin, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christina Cruz, FNP accept Medicare? ▼
Christina Cruz, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 665 Part D claims and 401 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christina Cruz, FNP's credentials? ▼
Christina Cruz, FNP's NPI is 1255067427 with credentials FNP. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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