At a glance
- 20811 Westheimer Pkwy Ste A, Katy, TX 77450
About Dr. Alvarez-Cruz
Based in Katy, TX, Anita Alvarez-Cruz, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. Anita is also listed as specializing in family medicine — geriatric medicine. Medicare claims data shows Anita provided 430 services to 176 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1235297409 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (713) 965-6444
- Email not available
Practice Locations
20811 WESTHEIMER PKWY STE A
Katy, TX 77450
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
430 services · 176 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
249 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
62 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
60 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
27 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | Office visit | 99239 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in Katy 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 1994 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Anita Alvarez-Cruz's specialty?
Anita Alvarez-Cruz is a family practice in Katy, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Anita Alvarez-Cruz?
Anita Alvarez-Cruz is listed at 20811 Westheimer Pkwy Ste A, Katy, TX 77450. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Anita Alvarez-Cruz?
The number on file is (713) 965-6444. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Anita Alvarez-Cruz?
Anita Alvarez-Cruz's National Provider Identifier is 1235297409. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Anita Alvarez-Cruz's education?
Anita Alvarez-Cruz attended Other, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Anita Alvarez-Cruz have?
Anita Alvarez-Cruz has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Anita Alvarez-Cruz known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Anita Alvarez-Cruz the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Anita Alvarez-Cruz's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Anita Alvarez-Cruz. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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