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MIGDALIA CRUZ, MD

Pediatrics Physician in AIBONITO, Puerto Rico. 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
88
Medicare Part D claims · 15 beneficiaries · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$70.83
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MIGDALIA CRUZ, MD filed 88 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatrics Physician in AIBONITO, Puerto Rico, prescribing 87% generic.

88
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing
$70.83
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

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

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

88 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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

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)

MIGDALIA 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 MIGDALIA CRUZ, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/07/2006

NPI 1780693739

Primary specialty

Pediatrics Physician

High-volume

80,574 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

88 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 762

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Pediatrics Physician share within Puerto Rico

1. Pediatrics Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatrics Physician share within Puerto Rico

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

MIGDALIA CRUZ, MD is a Pediatrics Physician provider practicing in AIBONITO, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1780693739. 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.

MIGDALIA CRUZ, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding MD credentials at HC 02 BOX 7898,, AIBONITO, PR, 00705, with a listed phone of (787) 991-1320. NPI 1780693739 was issued on 08/07/2006. 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 88 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 15 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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.

Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,574 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 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

HC 02 BOX 7898,
AIBONITO, PR 00705

Provider Details

NPI 1780693739
Specialty Pediatrics Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/07/2006

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

Total received

$71

Largest payer

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MIGDALIA CRUZ, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 88 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.

88
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
15
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
88
Total Day Supply
1,772
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$618

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
13

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

Pediatrics Physician Overview

How MIGDALIA CRUZ, MD fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.

80,574
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider

MIGDALIA CRUZ, MD's 88 claims are below the specialty average of 762.

Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MIGDALIA CRUZ, MD's specialty?
MIGDALIA CRUZ, MD specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in AIBONITO, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does MIGDALIA CRUZ, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MIGDALIA CRUZ, MD wrote 88 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 15 beneficiaries.
Where is MIGDALIA CRUZ, MD located?
MIGDALIA CRUZ, MD is located at HC 02 BOX 7898,, AIBONITO, PR, 00705. Phone: (787) 991-1320.
What is MIGDALIA CRUZ, MD's NPI number?
MIGDALIA CRUZ, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780693739, issued on 08/07/2006.
Does MIGDALIA CRUZ, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MIGDALIA CRUZ, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 80,574 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MIGDALIA CRUZ, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MIGDALIA CRUZ, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MIGDALIA CRUZ, MD accept Medicare?
MIGDALIA CRUZ, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 88 Part D claims and 15 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MIGDALIA CRUZ, MD's credentials?
MIGDALIA CRUZ, MD's NPI is 1780693739 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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