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CINTHYA CRUZ, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner in NEW BERN, North Carolina. 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
684
Medicare Part D claims · 329 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CINTHYA CRUZ, NP filed 684 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in NEW BERN, North Carolina, prescribing 93% generic.

684
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing

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CINTHYA CRUZ, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

684 Top 31% higher than 69% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about CINTHYA CRUZ, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/23/2022

NPI 1568181634

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

684 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

1. Family Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

CINTHYA CRUZ, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 670 CARDINAL RD, NEW BERN, NC, 28562, with a listed phone of (252) 636-6222. NPI 1568181634 was issued on 08/23/2022. 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 684 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 329 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

670 CARDINAL RD
NEW BERN, NC 28562

Provider Details

NPI 1568181634
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/23/2022

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CINTHYA CRUZ, NP — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 684 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.

684
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
329
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
846
Total Day Supply
14,841
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$12K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Antibiotic Claims
225

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.46
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 150, 75-84: 114, 85+: 45

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CINTHYA CRUZ, NP 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
Prednisone
109
Doxycycline Monohydrate
73
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
47
Fluticasone Propionate
43
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
34
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
27
Mupirocin
26
Lisinopril
19
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
18
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
15

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How CINTHYA CRUZ, NP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

CINTHYA CRUZ, NP's 684 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CINTHYA CRUZ, NP's specialty?
CINTHYA CRUZ, NP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in NEW BERN, North Carolina. Credentials: NP.
How much does CINTHYA CRUZ, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CINTHYA CRUZ, NP wrote 684 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 329 beneficiaries.
Where is CINTHYA CRUZ, NP located?
CINTHYA CRUZ, NP is located at 670 CARDINAL RD, NEW BERN, NC, 28562. Phone: (252) 636-6222.
What is CINTHYA CRUZ, NP's NPI number?
CINTHYA CRUZ, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568181634, issued on 08/23/2022.
Does CINTHYA CRUZ, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CINTHYA CRUZ, NP's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $12K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CINTHYA CRUZ, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CINTHYA CRUZ, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Doxycycline Monohydrate, Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CINTHYA CRUZ, NP accept Medicare?
CINTHYA CRUZ, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 684 Part D claims and 329 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CINTHYA CRUZ, NP's credentials?
CINTHYA CRUZ, NP's NPI is 1568181634 with credentials NP. 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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