2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1518390178 M.D.
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DAMARA CRUZ-BARROS, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in TAMPA, 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
385
Medicare Part D claims · 151 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K

What the federal data shows

DAMARA CRUZ-BARROS, M.D. filed 385 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in TAMPA, Florida.

385
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

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

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

385 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DAMARA CRUZ-BARROS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about DAMARA CRUZ-BARROS, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/18/2013

NPI 1518390178

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

385 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Florida

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine 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).

DAMARA CRUZ-BARROS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 7814 N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA, FL, 33614, with a listed phone of (813) 405-3939. NPI 1518390178 was issued on 08/18/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CRUZ-BARROS 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 385 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 151 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

7814 N DALE MABRY HWY
TAMPA, FL 33614

Provider Details

NPI 1518390178
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/18/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAMARA CRUZ-BARROS, M.D. 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.

HOSPITAL MEDICINE SERVICES OF FL, LLC
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL
TBIM HOSPITALISTS LLC
TAMPA, FL

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 — 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 DAMARA CRUZ-BARROS, M.D.. To verify DAMARA CRUZ-BARROS, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

385
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
151
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
399
Total Day Supply
8,734
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
14 (3.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
65

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.46
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 61, 75-84: 49, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DAMARA CRUZ-BARROS, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
25
Doxycycline Hyclate
18
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
13
Furosemide
13
Losartan Potassium
13
Metoprolol Tartrate
13
Eliquis
Apixaban
12
Famotidine
12
Prednisone
12

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How DAMARA CRUZ-BARROS, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

DAMARA CRUZ-BARROS, M.D.'s 385 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Florida

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAMARA CRUZ-BARROS, M.D.'s specialty?
DAMARA CRUZ-BARROS, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in TAMPA, Florida. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DAMARA CRUZ-BARROS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAMARA CRUZ-BARROS, M.D. wrote 385 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 151 beneficiaries.
Where is DAMARA CRUZ-BARROS, M.D. located?
DAMARA CRUZ-BARROS, M.D. is located at 7814 N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA, FL, 33614. Phone: (813) 405-3939.
What is DAMARA CRUZ-BARROS, M.D.'s NPI number?
DAMARA CRUZ-BARROS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518390178, issued on 08/18/2013.
Does DAMARA CRUZ-BARROS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAMARA CRUZ-BARROS, M.D. had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAMARA CRUZ-BARROS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAMARA CRUZ-BARROS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Doxycycline Hyclate, Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAMARA CRUZ-BARROS, M.D. accept Medicare?
DAMARA CRUZ-BARROS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 385 Part D claims and 151 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAMARA CRUZ-BARROS, M.D.'s credentials?
DAMARA CRUZ-BARROS, M.D.'s NPI is 1518390178 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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