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- 66 Hurlbut, Pasadena, CA 91105
About Dr. Cruz
Elsa C. Cruz, M.D. practices psychiatry in Pasadena, CA. Elsa is a 1984 graduate of St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons. Medicare claims data shows Elsa provided 1,275 services to 270 patients. The services billed most often include psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861524159.
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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
- (626) 441-4221
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
66 HURLBUT
Pasadena, CA 91105
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Psychiatry 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
Cognitive and adjustment
Eating, sleep, and somatic
Geriatric care
Mental Health
Neurodevelopmental and behavioral
Most searched conditions
Anxiety, trauma, and obsessive-compulsive
Mood disorders
Psychotic disorders
Substance-related and addictive
Addiction & Substance Use
Eating Disorders
Mood & Depression
Personality and dissociative
Sleep & Wakefulness
Procedures & services
Advanced treatment
Assessment
Most searched procedures
- Anxiety and depression treatment
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Medication management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Telepsychiatry
Addiction care
Addiction Medicine
Assessments
Brain stimulation
Consultations
Diagnostics
Inpatient care
Interventional psychiatry
Psychotherapy
Sleep Medicine
Specialized care
Therapy
Therapy and care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,275 services · 270 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes | Treatment | 90833 |
587 | More than most peers in Psychiatry |
| Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 45 minutes | Treatment | 90836 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Psychiatry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
565 | More than most peers in Psychiatry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
53 | More often than most peers in Psychiatry |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
34 | More often than most peers in Psychiatry |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 psychiatrists in Pasadena 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 18 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons 5
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons 5
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Elsa C. Cruz's specialty?
Elsa C. Cruz is a psychiatrist in Pasadena, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Psychiatry”.
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Where can I find Elsa C. Cruz?
Elsa C. Cruz is listed at 66 Hurlbut, Pasadena, CA 91105. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Elsa C. Cruz?
The number on file is (626) 441-4221. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for Elsa C. Cruz?
Elsa C. Cruz's National Provider Identifier is 1861524159. 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 Elsa C. Cruz's education?
Elsa C. Cruz attended St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Elsa C. Cruz have?
Elsa C. Cruz has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Elsa C. Cruz known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Elsa C. Cruz provides treatments such as psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes and psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 45 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Elsa C. Cruz's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Elsa C. Cruz. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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