2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1558482638 M.D.
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VICTOR RIVERA CRUZ, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician in GUAYNABO, 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
262
Medicare Part D claims · 139 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Industry payments
$422.52
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

VICTOR RIVERA CRUZ, M.D. filed 262 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Emergency Medicine Physician in GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico.

262
Part D claims, 2023
$422.52
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.

VICTOR RIVERA CRUZ, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

262 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

VICTOR RIVERA 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 VICTOR RIVERA CRUZ, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/03/2007

NPI 1558482638

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

262 26% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

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

Puerto Rico providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Puerto Rico

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

VICTOR RIVERA CRUZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 5 CALLE AMATISTA, GUAYNABO, PR, 00969, with a listed phone of (787) 789-8268. NPI 1558482638 was issued on 04/03/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RIVERA 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 262 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 139 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.7%. 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.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

5 CALLE AMATISTA
GUAYNABO, PR 00969

Provider Details

NPI 1558482638
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/03/2007

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 VICTOR RIVERA CRUZ, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$423

Largest payer

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

262
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
139
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
311
Total Day Supply
5,781
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
15 (5.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
71

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.91
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 46, 75-84: 53, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What VICTOR RIVERA 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
Levofloxacin
29
Azithromycin
16
Gabapentin
14
Tamsulosin Hcl
11

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How VICTOR RIVERA CRUZ, M.D. fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

VICTOR RIVERA CRUZ, M.D.'s 262 claims are below the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency 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 RIVERA CRUZ.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VICTOR RIVERA CRUZ, M.D.'s specialty?
VICTOR RIVERA CRUZ, M.D. specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does VICTOR RIVERA CRUZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VICTOR RIVERA CRUZ, M.D. wrote 262 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 139 beneficiaries.
Where is VICTOR RIVERA CRUZ, M.D. located?
VICTOR RIVERA CRUZ, M.D. is located at 5 CALLE AMATISTA, GUAYNABO, PR, 00969. Phone: (787) 789-8268.
What is VICTOR RIVERA CRUZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
VICTOR RIVERA CRUZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558482638, issued on 04/03/2007.
Does VICTOR RIVERA CRUZ, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, VICTOR RIVERA CRUZ, M.D. had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.7%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VICTOR RIVERA CRUZ, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VICTOR RIVERA CRUZ, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levofloxacin, Azithromycin, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VICTOR RIVERA CRUZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
VICTOR RIVERA CRUZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 262 Part D claims and 139 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VICTOR RIVERA CRUZ, M.D.'s credentials?
VICTOR RIVERA CRUZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1558482638 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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