Provider Profile
Marilou Cruz, APN
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Marilou Cruz
Marilou Cruz, APN is a nurse practitioner — adult health practicing in Lakewood, NJ. According to Medicare claims data, Marilou cared for 973 Medicare patients across 979 services. The services billed most often include subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more, comprehensive assessment of and care planning for patients requiring chronic care management services (list separately in addition to primary monthly care management service), and initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1235672916.
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
- (732) 987-3855
- Email not available
Practice Locations
685 RIVER AVE SUITE 3
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health 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
- Common cold
- Diabetes
- Flu
- High blood pressure
- Sinus infection
- UTI
Allergies
Allergy & skin
- Hives
- Poison Ivy
Blood disorders
Bone health
Brain & nerves
Digestive
- Acute diarrhea
- Hemorrhoids
- Viral gastroenteritis
Digestive health
- Acid reflux
- Constipation
- IBS
Eye issues
Foot & ankle
General health
Heart
- Heart palpitations
Heart & circulation
Hormones & endocrine
Infections
Joints & bones
Men's health
- Enlarged prostate
- Erectile dysfunction
- Testosterone deficiency
Mental health
Pain
Pain & musculoskeletal
Respiratory
Sexual health
Skin
- Acne
- Precancerous sun spot
Skin & hair
Skin & nails
Skin issues
Sleep
- Insomnia
- Restless legs syndrome
- Sleep apnea
Urinary
Weight management
Women's health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical exam
- Routine blood work
- Sick visit
- Sports physical
- Suture removal
- Vaccination
Acute care
- Tick bite evaluation and treatment
Allergy & immunology
- Allergy testing
Care coordination
- Specialist referral consult
Clinical exams
- Pre-surgery clearance
Diabetes care
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
Diagnostics
- In-office urine test
- Rapid flu test
Digestive
- H. Pylori Breath Test
Ear care
- Earwax removal
Endocrine
- Thyroid checkup
Heart & circulation
- EKG
Heart health
- Blood Pressure Check
- Cholesterol and Lipid Blood Panel
- Heart monitor
Injections
Medication management
- Prescription Refill Visit
Men's health
- Prostate exam
- Testosterone replacement therapy consult
Mental health
- Depression screening
Minor procedures
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Skin biopsy
- Skin Tag Removal
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Wart Removal
- Wound care and dressing
Occupational health
- DOT Physical
Pain & wellness
- Medical Cannabis Evaluation
Pain management
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Trigger-point injection
Preventive care
- Colon cancer screening consult
- Medicare wellness visit
- Smoking cessation counseling
- Travel health clinic and vaccines
Respiratory care
- Breathing Treatment
- Spirometry
Screenings & tests
- Rapid COVID-19 test
- Rapid strep testing
- TB Skin Test
- Urine drug screening
Senior care
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Fall risk assessment
Sexual health
- PrEP consultation
- STI and STD Screening
Skin care
- Cryotherapy for skin spots
- Mole Check
Sleep
- At-home sleep test
Telehealth
- Virtual doctor visit
Urgent care
- Minor laceration repair
- Splinting of minor injuries
Weight management
- Weight loss medication consult
Women's health
- Birth control counseling
- Hormone replacement therapy consult
- Pap smear
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
979 services · 973 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99308 |
273 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Adult |
| Comprehensive assessment of and care planning for patients requiring chronic care management services (list separately in addition to primary monthly care management service) | Billing code | G0506 |
240 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Adult |
| Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99305 |
240 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Adult |
| Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99490 |
113 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Adult |
| Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99439 |
113 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Adult |
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.
Related specialists at this location 4
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 nurse practitioners in Lakewood 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2016 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Marilou Cruz's specialty?
Marilou Cruz is a nurse practitioner in Lakewood, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Adult Health”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Marilou Cruz?
Marilou Cruz is listed at 685 River Ave Suite 3, Lakewood, NJ 08701. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Marilou Cruz?
The number on file is (732) 987-3855. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Marilou Cruz's NPI number?
Marilou Cruz's National Provider Identifier is 1235672916. 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 Marilou Cruz's education?
Marilou Cruz attended Other, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Marilou Cruz been practicing?
Marilou Cruz has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Marilou Cruz known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Marilou 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
Has Marilou Cruz confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Marilou Cruz. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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