Physician Profile
Francisco C. Cruz, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Cruz
Based in New Orleans, LA, Francisco C. Cruz, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under nephrology. Francisco graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2003. Francisco is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Francisco provided 415 services to 265 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1497714133 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
- (504) 897-4425
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3434 PRYTANIA ST SUITE #300
New Orleans, LA 70115
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
415 services · 265 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemodialysis procedure requiring repeated evaluation | Treatment | 90937 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
126 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
74 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
55 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
45 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | Office visit | 99497 |
20 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
19 | Less often than most 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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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.
More connections — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other kidney specialists in New Orleans 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Hemodialysis procedure requiring repeated evaluation 2
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Francisco C. Cruz specialize in?
Francisco C. Cruz is a kidney specialist in New Orleans, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where is Francisco C. Cruz located?
Francisco C. Cruz is listed at 3434 Prytania St Suite #300, New Orleans, LA 70115. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Francisco C. Cruz's phone number?
The number on file is (504) 897-4425. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Francisco C. Cruz?
Francisco C. Cruz's National Provider Identifier is 1497714133. 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 Francisco C. Cruz train?
Francisco C. Cruz attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Francisco C. Cruz have?
Francisco C. Cruz has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Francisco C. Cruz do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Francisco C. Cruz provides treatments such as hemodialysis procedure requiring repeated evaluation, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Francisco C. Cruz's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Francisco C. Cruz. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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