2026 NPPES data Dermatopathology Physician NPI 1871588723 MD
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JULIO CRUZ, MD

Dermatopathology Physician in DUBLIN, Ohio. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 490 beneficiaries · Dermatopathology Physician avg: 650
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.7K
72 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JULIO CRUZ, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,627 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
98%
generic prescribing
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.

JULIO CRUZ, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JULIO CRUZ, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 JULIO CRUZ, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/16/2005

NPI 1871588723

Primary specialty

Dermatopathology Physician

Niche

570 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,627 150% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 650

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Dermatopathology Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Dermatopathology Physician share within Ohio

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JULIO CRUZ, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatopathology Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (Dermatopathology Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Dermatopathology Physician) — 100/100 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.

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).

JULIO CRUZ, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatopathology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5720 BLAZER PARKWAY, DUBLIN, OH, 43017, with a listed phone of (614) 761-1151. NPI 1871588723 was issued on 09/16/2005. 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 1,627 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 490 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $62K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatopathology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 570 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 650 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

5720 BLAZER PARKWAY
DUBLIN, OH 43017

Provider Details

NPI 1871588723
Specialty Dermatopathology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/16/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JULIO CRUZ, MD 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.

DERMATOLOGISTS OF SOUTHWESTERN OHIO, LLC
DAYTON, OH

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 JULIO CRUZ, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.7K

Largest payer

Dermavant Sciences, 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 — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JULIO CRUZ, MD. To verify JULIO CRUZ, MD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JULIO CRUZ, MD — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 1,627 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.

1,627
Total Claims
$62K
Total Drug Cost
490
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,868
Total Day Supply
50,823
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$17K
Generic Drug Cost
$45K
Antibiotic Claims
81

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.01
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 206, 75-84: 208, 85+: 65

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JULIO 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
Ammonium Lactate
458
Ketoconazole
344
Mupirocin
218
Triamcinolone Acetonide
140
Metronidazole
57
Doxycycline Hyclate
51
Clobetasol Propionate
41
Hydrocortisone
41
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
32
Ciclopirox
23

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

Dermatopathology Physician Overview

How JULIO CRUZ, MD fits within the Dermatopathology Physician landscape nationally.

570
Dermatopathology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Dermatopathology Physician
650
Avg Claims per Provider

JULIO CRUZ, MD's 1,627 claims are above the specialty average of 650.

Nearby Dermatopathology Physician Providers in Ohio

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JULIO CRUZ, MD's specialty?
JULIO CRUZ, MD specializes in Dermatopathology Physician and practices in DUBLIN, Ohio. Credentials: MD.
How much does JULIO CRUZ, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JULIO CRUZ, MD wrote 1,627 Medicare Part D claims totaling $62K in drug costs for 490 beneficiaries.
What is JULIO CRUZ, MD's Medicare quality score?
JULIO CRUZ, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JULIO CRUZ, MD located?
JULIO CRUZ, MD is located at 5720 BLAZER PARKWAY, DUBLIN, OH, 43017. Phone: (614) 761-1151.
What is JULIO CRUZ, MD's NPI number?
JULIO CRUZ, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871588723, issued on 09/16/2005.
Does JULIO CRUZ, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JULIO CRUZ, MD's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatopathology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 570 Dermatopathology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Dermatopathology Physician provider writes 650 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JULIO CRUZ, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JULIO CRUZ, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ammonium Lactate, Ketoconazole, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JULIO CRUZ, MD accept Medicare?
JULIO CRUZ, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,627 Part D claims and 490 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JULIO CRUZ, MD's credentials?
JULIO CRUZ, MD's NPI is 1871588723 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.
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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