Active NPI 1477667616 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Maria J. Cruz , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner • Melbourne, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Maria Cruz, ARNP is a certified Nurse Practitioner practicing in Melbourne, FL. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1995, Maria Cruz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1223 GATEWAY DR STE 1A.

Maria Cruz is affiliated with Health First Medical Group, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit, annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1223 Gateway Dr Ste 1a

Melbourne, FL 329012607

Telephone 3214346712

Fax 3214096812

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Health First Physicians, Inc Facility NPI 1164474276

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Nurse Practitioner in Melbourne, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

31 Yrs +21.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 9.2 Yrs

State Avg: 10.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

131 Specialists

Practicing in Melbourne, FL (8990 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

16.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

58.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cruz (31 Years) 31 Yrs

Melbourne Specialty Average (9.2 Years) 9.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	68	68	$257.00	$107.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	33	33	$257.24	$106.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	21	21	$336.00	$139.88
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	18	18	$261.00	$108.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$230.23	$110.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	158	154	$217.32	$89.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	37	$149.87	$62.20
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$216.46	$92.07
94640 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production	12	12	$35.42	$14.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	313	299	$219.00	$90.98
J7614 Levalbuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 0.5 mg	102	44	$1.00	$0.06
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	88	85	$149.00	$62.07
94640 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production	56	55	$36.00	$14.24
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	38	37	$34.00	$13.78
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$219.00	$90.70
81003 Automated urinalysis test	19	19	$5.00	$2.44
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)	19	19	$34.00	$16.20
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	18	13	$14.00	$6.19
J2930 Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, up to 125 mg	13	13	$14.00	$5.91
90471 Administration of 1 vaccine	11	11	$34.00	$14.06
90715 Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine (7 years or older)	11	11	$65.00	$32.08
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	11	11	$6.00	$2.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	251	240	$214.00	$90.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	69	64	$145.00	$61.03
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	61	61	$216.00	$90.54
J7614 Levalbuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 0.5 mg	58	28	$1.00	$0.09
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)	55	55	$34.00	$16.20
J7620 Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme	54	19	$1.00	$0.14
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	50	25	$34.00	$16.22
94640 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production	49	47	$37.00	$15.33
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	39	35	$41.00	$17.01
81003 Automated urinalysis test	35	35	$6.00	$2.71
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	25	25	$6.00	$2.94
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	24	24	$27.00	$12.78
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	23	23	$20.00	$9.40
87071 Bacterial culture and colony count	21	21	$24.00	$11.43
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	17	16	$20.00	$9.76
J2930 Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, up to 125 mg	13	13	$12.00	$6.39
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	13	13	$8.00	$3.84
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$150.00	$63.26
69209 Removal of impacted ear wax by washing	12	12	$29.17	$13.08
83690 Lipase (fat enzyme) level	11	11	$18.00	$8.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	259	252	$215.97	$89.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	108	101	$146.97	$61.29
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	95	95	$218.02	$90.18
J7614 Levalbuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 0.5 mg	75	34	$1.00	$0.06
J7620 Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme	59	23	$1.00	$0.14
94640 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production	58	54	$36.00	$15.06
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)	53	52	$33.00	$16.11
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	46	44	$51.00	$21.03
87071 Bacterial culture and colony count	43	42	$26.00	$12.69
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	36	18	$33.00	$16.11
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	27	26	$6.00	$2.94
J2930 Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, up to 125 mg	25	25	$11.00	$5.72
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	24	24	$150.00	$63.13
81003 Automated urinalysis test	24	24	$7.00	$3.02
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	23	22	$22.00	$10.45
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	18	17	$29.00	$14.20
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	15	15	$23.00	$10.85
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	13	13	$35.00	$14.23

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-05-23

Nurse Practitioner Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X

State License FL APRN1725402

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare

U6472W (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Florida Blue

Y099J (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna

9015870 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Health First Medical Group, Llc

1810 Eldron Blvd Se, Palm Bay, FL 329096831

Phone: 3214341981

Health First Medical Group, Llc

699 W Cocoa Beach Cswy, Cocoa Beach, FL 329313562

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

10 Associated Practitioners

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Family Medicine

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Edwin Chan , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1124142054

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. James Besong , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1205417029

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Colleen Briand , NP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1275985707

Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Jennifer Roberg , APRN

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1356403471

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location May 23, 2023

Registered at 1223 GATEWAY DR STE 1A, MELBOURNE, FL 329012607 (Tel: 3214346712)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 23, 2023

Nurse Practitioner (License #APRN1725402 in FL)

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Updated Practice Location June 22, 2018

Registered at 1223 GATEWAY DR, SUITE 1E, MELBOURNE, FL 32901 (Tel: 3217254505)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 22, 2018

Registered at 3300 S FISKE BLVD, ROCKLEDGE, FL 329554306 (Tel: 3217254505)

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NPI Profile Active April 26, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 26, 2016

Registered at 1223 GATEWAY DR, SUITE 1E, MELBOURNE, FL 329012607 (Tel: 3217254505)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 26, 2016

Registered at 3466 N HARBOR CITY BLVD, MELBOURNE, FL 329355713 (Tel: 3217254505)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 26, 2016

Recorded as MARIA CRUZ, ARNP

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 26, 2016

Nurse Practitioner (License #ARNP1725402 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1477667616

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 17, 2006

Last Update: May 23, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

3300 S Fiske Blvd

Rockledge, FL 329554306

Phone: 3214346712

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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