2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1972672053 MD
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FIDEL SANTA CRUZ, MD

Neurology Physician in HUNTINGTON PARK, California. 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
454
Medicare Part D claims · 61 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

FIDEL SANTA CRUZ, MD filed 454 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in HUNTINGTON PARK, California.

454
Part D claims, 2023

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FIDEL SANTA CRUZ, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

454 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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)

FIDEL SANTA CRUZ, MD 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 FIDEL SANTA CRUZ, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/06/2006

NPI 1972672053

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

454 65% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in California

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Neurology Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

FIDEL SANTA CRUZ, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3100 E FLORENCE AVE, HUNTINGTON PARK, CA, 90255, with a listed phone of (323) 588-3125. NPI 1972672053 was issued on 11/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SANTA 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 454 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 61 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $24K 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.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

3100 E FLORENCE AVE
HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255

Provider Details

NPI 1972672053
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/06/2006

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to FIDEL SANTA CRUZ, MD. To verify FIDEL SANTA CRUZ, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California 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.

454
Total Claims
$24K
Total Drug Cost
61
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
620
Total Day Supply
18,440
Generic Drug Cost
$23K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What FIDEL SANTA CRUZ, MD 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
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
67
Memantine Hcl
58
Ropinirole Hcl
45
Pramipexole Dihydrochloride
Pramipexole Di-Hcl
38
Levetiracetam
27
Dilantin
Phenytoin Sodium Extended
25
Donepezil Hcl
14
Carbidopa-Levodopa Er
Carbidopa/Levodopa
13
Gabapentin
13
Memantine Hcl Er
Memantine Hcl
13

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How FIDEL SANTA CRUZ, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

FIDEL SANTA CRUZ, MD's 454 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FIDEL SANTA CRUZ, MD's specialty?
FIDEL SANTA CRUZ, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in HUNTINGTON PARK, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does FIDEL SANTA CRUZ, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FIDEL SANTA CRUZ, MD wrote 454 Medicare Part D claims totaling $24K in drug costs for 61 beneficiaries.
Where is FIDEL SANTA CRUZ, MD located?
FIDEL SANTA CRUZ, MD is located at 3100 E FLORENCE AVE, HUNTINGTON PARK, CA, 90255. Phone: (323) 588-3125.
What is FIDEL SANTA CRUZ, MD's NPI number?
FIDEL SANTA CRUZ, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972672053, issued on 11/06/2006.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FIDEL SANTA CRUZ, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FIDEL SANTA CRUZ, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Carbidopa-Levodopa, Memantine Hcl, Ropinirole Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FIDEL SANTA CRUZ, MD accept Medicare?
FIDEL SANTA CRUZ, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 454 Part D claims and 61 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FIDEL SANTA CRUZ, MD's credentials?
FIDEL SANTA CRUZ, MD's NPI is 1972672053 with credentials MD. 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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