Physician Profile
Jorge L. Cruz, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Cruz
Based in Slidell, LA, Jorge L. Cruz, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. According to Medicare claims data, Jorge cared for 78 Medicare patients across 171 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, therapy procedure using ultraviolet radiation with tar or petroleum jelly application, and application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound. NPI 1891989380 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
- (985) 643-4512
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2104 GAUSE BLVD W STE. A
Slidell, LA 70460
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
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
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
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
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
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
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
171 services · 78 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound | Procedure | 17250 |
28 | Too few peers to compare |
| Therapy procedure using ultraviolet radiation with tar or petroleum jelly application | Treatment | 96910 |
32 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
95 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
16 | 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 Slidell 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 11 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2005 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound 3
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Jorge L. Cruz?
Jorge L. Cruz is a family practice in Slidell, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Jorge L. Cruz's address?
Jorge L. Cruz is listed at 2104 Gause Blvd W Ste. A, Slidell, LA 70460. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Jorge L. Cruz?
The number on file is (985) 643-4512. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Jorge L. Cruz's NPI number?
Jorge L. Cruz's National Provider Identifier is 1891989380. 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 Jorge L. Cruz train?
Jorge L. Cruz attended Other, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Jorge L. Cruz been practicing?
Jorge L. Cruz has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Jorge L. Cruz perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Jorge L. Cruz performs procedures including application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound; provides treatments such as therapy procedure using ultraviolet radiation with tar or petroleum jelly application, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Jorge L. Cruz confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Jorge L. Cruz. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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