FRANCISCO C. CRUZ M.D. – NPI #1497714133
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

FRANCISCO CRUZ is a physician located in NEW ORLEANS, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1497714133 to FRANCISCO CRUZ on March 21, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, 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 9 years ago on Aug 11, 2017. 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 FRANCISCO CRUZ below.

NPI Profile for
FRANCISCO C. CRUZ

NPI Number
1497714133
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
FRANCISCO C. CRUZ
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
3434 PRYTANIA ST
SUITE #300
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115-3532
Phone: (504) 897-4425 Fax: (504) 896-5249
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for FRANCISCO CRUZ

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDLA1425141
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)		 LA 025034
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 LA 025034

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
TULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2003
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
FRANCISCO CRUZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION
      1516 JEFFERSON HWY
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
    • TOURO INFIRMARY
      1401 FOUCHER STREET
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA NEW ORLEANS UPTOWN DIALYSIS
      1401 FOUCHER ST 4TH FL-DIALYSIS UNIT
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
    • NEW ORLEANS KIDNEY CTR
      3434 PRYTANIA STE 200
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115

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