CHRISTIAN C. CRUZ MD – NPI #1023182227
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

CHRISTIAN CRUZ is a physician located in DALY CITY, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1023182227 to CHRISTIAN CRUZ on November 20, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Aug 26, 2019. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHRISTIAN CRUZ below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTIAN C. CRUZ

NPI Number
1023182227
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTIAN C. CRUZ
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1498 SOUTHGATE AVE
SUITE 102
DALY CITY, CA 94015-4015
Phone: (650) 755-4490 Fax: (650) 755-2920
Mailing address
2149 E WARNER RD STE 102
TEMPE, AZ 85284-3495
Phone: (480) 393-0309 Fax: (480) 610-6189
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for CHRISTIAN CRUZ

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERGROUP CA MEDICARECAZZZ27071Z
OTHERGROUP NPICA1316099658
OTHERMEDICARE GROUPCAZZZ04539Z
OTHERWEST BAY NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES'S NPICA1336117829
OTHERWEST BAY NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES'S TAX IDCAZZZ86010Z
MEDICAIDCA1023182227
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 CA A96754

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI - Graduated 2001
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHRISTIAN CRUZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • AHMC SETON MEDICAL CENTER
      1900 SULLIVAN AVENUE
      DALY CITY, CA 94015
    • PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER
      1501 TROUSDALE DRIVE
      BURLINGAME, CA 94010
    • ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER
      450 STANYAN ST
      SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA DALY CITY DIALYSIS
      1498 SOUTHGATE AVENUE
      DALY CITY, CA 94015
    • DAVITA SAN BRUNO DIALYSIS
      841 SAN BRUNO AVENUE WEST
      SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
    • DAVITA SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AT HOME (PD)
      74 CAMARITAS AVE
      SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080
    • DAVITA WESTLAKE DALY CITY DIALYSIS CENTER
      2201 JUNIPERO SIERRA BOULEVARD. #A
      DALY CITY, CA 94014

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