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2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1750361432 D.P.M.
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Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,920 in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
551
Medicare Part D claims · 285 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Luis Esquerdo Cruz, D.P.M. filed 551 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- 551
- Part D claims, 2023
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Luis Esquerdo Cruz, D.P.M.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
551 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Luis Esquerdo Cruz, D.P.M.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
551 78% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Luis Esquerdo Cruz, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 822 CALLE MOLUCAS, San Juan, PR, 00924, with a listed phone of (787) 752-5303. NPI 1750361432 was issued on 01/19/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 551 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 285 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend.
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,920 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1750361432 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | D.P.M. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/19/2006 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
551
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
285
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 560
- Total Day Supply
- 9,643
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 129
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.86
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 37, 65-74: 124, 75-84: 94, 85+: 30
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Luis Esquerdo Cruz, D.P.M. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox
200 claims
- Meloxicam 79
Meloxicam
79 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 66
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
66 claims
- Mupirocin 55
Mupirocin
55 claims
- Levofloxacin 25
Levofloxacin
25 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl 22
Clindamycin Hcl
22 claims
- Gabapentin 12
Gabapentin
12 claims
- Ketorolac Trometha… 12
Ketorolac Tromethamine
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ciclopirox Ciclopirox Olamine | 200 |
| Meloxicam | 79 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 66 |
| Mupirocin | 55 |
| Levofloxacin | 25 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 22 |
| Gabapentin | 12 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Overview
How Luis Esquerdo Cruz, D.P.M. fits within the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.
8,920
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
309
Avg Claims per Provider
Luis Esquerdo Cruz, D.P.M.'s 551 claims are above the specialty average of 309.
Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Esquerdo Cruz.
Dr. Jose Aponte
DPM
Caguas, PR
Efrain Castro Irizarry
San German, PR
Dr. Francisco Lopez Hernandez
DPM
Vega Baja, PR
Dr. Jose Mattei
DPM
Arecibo, PR
Dr. Fernando Pinero Cadiz
D.P.M.
Humacao, PR
Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Puerto Rico medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Luis Esquerdo Cruz, D.P.M.'s specialty? ▼
Luis Esquerdo Cruz, D.P.M. specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does Luis Esquerdo Cruz, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Luis Esquerdo Cruz, D.P.M. wrote 551 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 285 beneficiaries.
Where is Luis Esquerdo Cruz, D.P.M. located? ▼
Luis Esquerdo Cruz, D.P.M. is located at 822 CALLE MOLUCAS, San Juan, PR, 00924. Phone: (787) 752-5303.
What is Luis Esquerdo Cruz, D.P.M.'s NPI number? ▼
Luis Esquerdo Cruz, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750361432, issued on 01/19/2006.
How many Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,920 Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Luis Esquerdo Cruz, D.P.M. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Luis Esquerdo Cruz, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ciclopirox, Meloxicam, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Luis Esquerdo Cruz, D.P.M. accept Medicare? ▼
Luis Esquerdo Cruz, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 551 Part D claims and 285 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Luis Esquerdo Cruz, D.P.M.'s credentials? ▼
Luis Esquerdo Cruz, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1750361432 with credentials D.P.M.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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