2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1457407249 M.D.
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MIGUEL DE LA CRUZ, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in BAYAMON, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 393 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MIGUEL DE LA CRUZ, M.D. filed 1,607 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in BAYAMON, Puerto Rico, prescribing 90% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing

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.

MIGUEL DE LA CRUZ, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,607 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

MIGUEL DE LA CRUZ, M.D. 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 MIGUEL DE LA CRUZ, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/26/2007

NPI 1457407249

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,607 41% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Puerto Rico

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

MIGUEL DE LA CRUZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at CALLE SANTA CRUZ #73, BAYAMON, PR, 00956, with a listed phone of (787) 786-3000. NPI 1457407249 was issued on 01/26/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DE LA 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 1,607 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 393 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $70K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

CALLE SANTA CRUZ #73
BAYAMON, PR 00956

Provider Details

NPI 1457407249
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/26/2007

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MIGUEL DE LA CRUZ, M.D. — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,607 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.

1,607
Total Claims
$70K
Total Drug Cost
393
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,637
Total Day Supply
45,663
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$54K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K
Antibiotic Claims
128

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.62
Gender Split
44% female / 56% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 152, 75-84: 145, 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 MIGUEL DE LA CRUZ, M.D. 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
Pantoprazole Sodium
143
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
140
Atorvastatin Calcium
130
Furosemide
100
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime Axetil
78
Metoprolol Tartrate
71
Losartan Potassium
70
Famotidine
63
Metoprolol Succinate
61
Gabapentin
42

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How MIGUEL DE LA CRUZ, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

MIGUEL DE LA CRUZ, M.D.'s 1,607 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MIGUEL DE LA CRUZ, M.D.'s specialty?
MIGUEL DE LA CRUZ, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in BAYAMON, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MIGUEL DE LA CRUZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MIGUEL DE LA CRUZ, M.D. wrote 1,607 Medicare Part D claims totaling $70K in drug costs for 393 beneficiaries.
Where is MIGUEL DE LA CRUZ, M.D. located?
MIGUEL DE LA CRUZ, M.D. is located at CALLE SANTA CRUZ #73, BAYAMON, PR, 00956. Phone: (787) 786-3000.
What is MIGUEL DE LA CRUZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
MIGUEL DE LA CRUZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457407249, issued on 01/26/2007.
Does MIGUEL DE LA CRUZ, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MIGUEL DE LA CRUZ, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $54K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MIGUEL DE LA CRUZ, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MIGUEL DE LA CRUZ, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Clopidogrel, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MIGUEL DE LA CRUZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
MIGUEL DE LA CRUZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,607 Part D claims and 393 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MIGUEL DE LA CRUZ, M.D.'s credentials?
MIGUEL DE LA CRUZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1457407249 with credentials M.D.. 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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