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DANIEL CRUZ, DPM

Podiatrist in JBSA LACKLAND, Texas. 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
235
Medicare Part D claims · 127 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.1659/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$837.47
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DANIEL CRUZ, DPM is a Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in JBSA LACKLAND, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 235 claims across 127 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.1659/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $837.47 across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DANIEL CRUZ, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.1659 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 235 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DANIEL CRUZ, DPM at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/13/2007

NPI 1073708996

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

235 23% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

MIPS final score

92.1659/100 9.0659% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Podiatrist share within Texas

1. Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Podiatrist share within Texas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DANIEL CRUZ, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Podiatrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.1659/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 92.1659/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 92.1659/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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DANIEL CRUZ, DPM is a Podiatrist provider practicing in JBSA LACKLAND, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1073708996. 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.

DANIEL CRUZ, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 1100 WILFORD HALL LOOP BLDG 4554, JBSA LACKLAND, TX, 78236, with a listed phone of (210) 292-6255. NPI 1073708996 was issued on 09/13/2007. 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 235 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 127 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $31K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.8%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 92.1659/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.1161), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,498 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 304 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

1100 WILFORD HALL LOOP BLDG 4554
JBSA LACKLAND, TX 78236

Provider Details

NPI 1073708996
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/13/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

92.1659
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.1161
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DANIEL CRUZ, DPM 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.

SPECIAL CARE PODIATRY OF TX PC
AUSTIN, TX

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for DANIEL CRUZ, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$837

Largest payer

TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DANIEL CRUZ, DPM. To verify DANIEL CRUZ, DPM's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DANIEL CRUZ, DPM — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 235 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.

235
Total Claims
$31K
Total Drug Cost
127
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
319
Total Day Supply
7,778
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$27K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
23 (9.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
37

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.06
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 52, 75-84: 45, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
45
Ciclopirox
30
Terbinafine Hcl
23
Silver Sulfadiazine
14

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

Podiatrist Overview

How DANIEL CRUZ, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider

DANIEL CRUZ, DPM's 235 claims are below the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Texas

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

Compare Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DANIEL CRUZ, DPM's specialty?
DANIEL CRUZ, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in JBSA LACKLAND, Texas. Credentials: DPM.
How much does DANIEL CRUZ, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DANIEL CRUZ, DPM wrote 235 Medicare Part D claims totaling $31K in drug costs for 127 beneficiaries.
What is DANIEL CRUZ, DPM's Medicare quality score?
DANIEL CRUZ, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.1659/100 (Quality: 78.1161). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DANIEL CRUZ, DPM located?
DANIEL CRUZ, DPM is located at 1100 WILFORD HALL LOOP BLDG 4554, JBSA LACKLAND, TX, 78236. Phone: (210) 292-6255.
What is DANIEL CRUZ, DPM's NPI number?
DANIEL CRUZ, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073708996, issued on 09/13/2007.
Does DANIEL CRUZ, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DANIEL CRUZ, DPM's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $27K in brand drug costs.
Does DANIEL CRUZ, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, DANIEL CRUZ, DPM had 23 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.8%.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 10,498 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 304 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DANIEL CRUZ, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DANIEL CRUZ, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Ciclopirox, Terbinafine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DANIEL CRUZ, DPM accept Medicare?
DANIEL CRUZ, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 235 Part D claims and 127 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DANIEL CRUZ, DPM's credentials?
DANIEL CRUZ, DPM's NPI is 1073708996 with credentials DPM. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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