2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1487222659 NP-C
Verify on CMS →

VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner in LEWISTON, Idaho. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 518 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$34.26
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C filed 2,958 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in LEWISTON, Idaho, prescribing 91% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
$34.26
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.

VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,958 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/15/2021

NPI 1487222659

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,958 173% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Idaho

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Idaho

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP-C credentials at SAM GLENN COMPLEX #205, LEWISTON, ID, 83501, with a listed phone of (208) 792-2251. NPI 1487222659 was issued on 06/15/2021. 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 2,958 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 518 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $203K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.3%. 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

SAM GLENN COMPLEX #205
LEWISTON, ID 83501

Provider Details

NPI 1487222659
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/15/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C 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.

GRITMAN MEDICAL CENTER INC
LEWISTON, ID

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 VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$34

Largest payer

Bayer Healthcare 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 2,958 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.

2,958
Total Claims
$203K
Total Drug Cost
518
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,651
Total Day Supply
158,868
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$150K
Generic Drug Cost
$52K
Opioid Claims
158 (5.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
145

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 121, 65-74: 228, 75-84: 129, 85+: 40

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
128
Losartan Potassium
112
Amlodipine Besylate
93
Omeprazole
89
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
84
Atorvastatin Calcium
83
Metoprolol Succinate
63
Lisinopril
59
Rosuvastatin Calcium
55
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
54

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C's 2,958 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Idaho

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

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C's specialty?
VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in LEWISTON, Idaho. Credentials: NP-C.
How much does VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C wrote 2,958 Medicare Part D claims totaling $203K in drug costs for 518 beneficiaries.
Where is VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C located?
VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C is located at SAM GLENN COMPLEX #205, LEWISTON, ID, 83501. Phone: (208) 792-2251.
What is VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C's NPI number?
VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487222659, issued on 06/15/2021.
Does VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $150K in brand drug costs.
Does VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C had 158 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.3%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Losartan Potassium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C accept Medicare?
VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,958 Part D claims and 518 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C's credentials?
VICTORIA CRUZ, NP-C's NPI is 1487222659 with credentials NP-C. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology