Physician Profile
Christian C. Cruz, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Cruz
Christian C. Cruz, MD practices nephrology in Daly City, CA. Christian is a 2001 graduate of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Medicare claims data shows Christian provided 2,205 services to 1,230 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, and dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older). The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023182227.
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
- (650) 755-4490
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1498 SOUTHGATE AVE SUITE 102
Daly City, CA 94015
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology 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
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,205 services · 1,230 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36902 |
124 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel | Procedure | 37252 |
97 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel | Procedure | 37253 |
96 | Too few peers to compare |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36907 |
29 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and insertion of stent in dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36903 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image | Imaging | 75710 |
89 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
166 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician | Treatment | 93040 |
143 | Too few peers to compare |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
135 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | Treatment | 90935 |
69 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
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.
Other kidney specialists at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 kidney specialists in Daly City 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Cruz specialize in?
Dr. Cruz is a kidney specialist in Daly City, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Cruz located?
Dr. Cruz is listed at 1498 Southgate Ave Suite 102, Daly City, CA 94015. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cruz's phone number?
The number on file is (650) 755-4490. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Cruz?
Dr. Cruz's National Provider Identifier is 1023182227. 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
Where did Dr. Cruz go to medical school?
Dr. Cruz attended Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Cruz have?
Dr. Cruz has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Cruz do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cruz performs procedures including insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist, ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel and ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image; provides treatments such as dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month and electrocardiogram 1 to 3 leads with review by physician, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Cruz's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Cruz. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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