Dr Kristine Michelle Cruz, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Garden City, NY

Dr Kristine Michelle Cruz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Garden City, New York. She graduated from medical school in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. She is a member of the group practice Vr Physician For Vein Restoration and her current practice location is 1000 Zeckendorf Blvd, Garden City, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (516) 542-6880.

Dr Kristine Michelle Cruz is licensed to practice in New York (license number 246013) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1780841569.

Contact Information

Dr Kristine Michelle Cruz, MD
1000 Zeckendorf Blvd,
Garden City, NY 11530-2133
(516) 542-6880
(516) 542-5556



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kristine Michelle Cruz
GenderFemale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience22 Years
Location1000 Zeckendorf Blvd, Garden City, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Kristine Michelle Cruz graduated from medical school in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780841569
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/20/2008
  • Last Update Date: 09/21/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103977251
  • Enrollment ID: I20100913000657

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kristine Michelle Cruz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780841569NPI-NPPES
03241687MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 047528 (Connecticut)Secondary
208600000XSurgery 246013 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vr Physician For Vein Restoration98303314535

News Archive

New screening method can detect secondhand marijuana exposure

With increased legalization of marijuana for medicinal and recreational purposes, interest is growing in the potential health effects of its secondhand smoke. A team now reports in ACS' journal Analytical Chemistry the development of a urine screening method that is sensitive enough to detect even small amounts of chemicals that result from this exposure.

Aspirin can be considered an effective and safe option to treat acute migraines

According to a new report in The American Journal of Medicine, published by Elsevier, aspirin can be considered an effective and safe option to other, more expensive medications to treat acute migraines as well as prevent recurrent attacks.

Lack of advocacy, communication, mobilization programs hindering Uganda's efforts to fight TB, health official says

A lack of advocacy, communication and social mobilization programs are hindering Uganda's efforts to fight tuberculosis, National Leprosy and TB program manager Francis Adatu said recently, Uganda's Monitor reports.

LFA encouraged by FDA Advisory Committee vote on BENLYSTA for autoimmune disease lupus

Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Arthritis Advisory Committee voted overwhelmingly (13 to 2) to recommend BENLYSTA® for approval as a treatment for the autoimmune disease lupus. If FDA approved, BENLYSTA would become the first new treatment for lupus in 52 years. While today's vote is a positive step, the FDA still must make a final decision to approve BENLYSTA in the coming weeks.

Governor of Illinois urges Medicaid cuts

Pat Quinn, the Democratic governor, underscored the need for cuts to Medicaid and the state worker pension system, but some critics said his proposals did not offer enough specifics about how to reduce the state's underfinanced liabilities.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 9 days ago

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Kristine Michelle Cruz allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameVr Physician For Vein Restoration
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700122728
PECOS PAC ID: 9830331453
Enrollment ID: O20130812000382

News Archive

New screening method can detect secondhand marijuana exposure

With increased legalization of marijuana for medicinal and recreational purposes, interest is growing in the potential health effects of its secondhand smoke. A team now reports in ACS' journal Analytical Chemistry the development of a urine screening method that is sensitive enough to detect even small amounts of chemicals that result from this exposure.

Aspirin can be considered an effective and safe option to treat acute migraines

According to a new report in The American Journal of Medicine, published by Elsevier, aspirin can be considered an effective and safe option to other, more expensive medications to treat acute migraines as well as prevent recurrent attacks.

Lack of advocacy, communication, mobilization programs hindering Uganda's efforts to fight TB, health official says

A lack of advocacy, communication and social mobilization programs are hindering Uganda's efforts to fight tuberculosis, National Leprosy and TB program manager Francis Adatu said recently, Uganda's Monitor reports.

LFA encouraged by FDA Advisory Committee vote on BENLYSTA for autoimmune disease lupus

Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Arthritis Advisory Committee voted overwhelmingly (13 to 2) to recommend BENLYSTA® for approval as a treatment for the autoimmune disease lupus. If FDA approved, BENLYSTA would become the first new treatment for lupus in 52 years. While today's vote is a positive step, the FDA still must make a final decision to approve BENLYSTA in the coming weeks.

Governor of Illinois urges Medicaid cuts

Pat Quinn, the Democratic governor, underscored the need for cuts to Medicaid and the state worker pension system, but some critics said his proposals did not offer enough specifics about how to reduce the state's underfinanced liabilities.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 9 days ago

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Kristine Michelle Cruz is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Kristine Michelle Cruz, MD
1000 Zeckendorf Blvd,
Garden City, NY 11530-2133

Ph: (516) 542-6880
Dr Kristine Michelle Cruz, MD
1000 Zeckendorf Blvd,
Garden City, NY 11530-2133

Ph: (516) 542-6880

News Archive

New screening method can detect secondhand marijuana exposure

With increased legalization of marijuana for medicinal and recreational purposes, interest is growing in the potential health effects of its secondhand smoke. A team now reports in ACS' journal Analytical Chemistry the development of a urine screening method that is sensitive enough to detect even small amounts of chemicals that result from this exposure.

Aspirin can be considered an effective and safe option to treat acute migraines

According to a new report in The American Journal of Medicine, published by Elsevier, aspirin can be considered an effective and safe option to other, more expensive medications to treat acute migraines as well as prevent recurrent attacks.

Lack of advocacy, communication, mobilization programs hindering Uganda's efforts to fight TB, health official says

A lack of advocacy, communication and social mobilization programs are hindering Uganda's efforts to fight tuberculosis, National Leprosy and TB program manager Francis Adatu said recently, Uganda's Monitor reports.

LFA encouraged by FDA Advisory Committee vote on BENLYSTA for autoimmune disease lupus

Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Arthritis Advisory Committee voted overwhelmingly (13 to 2) to recommend BENLYSTA® for approval as a treatment for the autoimmune disease lupus. If FDA approved, BENLYSTA would become the first new treatment for lupus in 52 years. While today's vote is a positive step, the FDA still must make a final decision to approve BENLYSTA in the coming weeks.

Governor of Illinois urges Medicaid cuts

Pat Quinn, the Democratic governor, underscored the need for cuts to Medicaid and the state worker pension system, but some critics said his proposals did not offer enough specifics about how to reduce the state's underfinanced liabilities.

Read more News

› Verified 9 days ago


Surgery Doctors in Garden City, NY

Dr. Adam N Wilson, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1300 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: 516-747-8900    
Dr. Gordon Andan, M.D
Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 100 Garden City Plz Ste 101, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: 516-746-0155    Fax: 516-888-5752
Dr. Michael Jureller, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1111 Franklin Ave Fl 1, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: 516-741-4138    Fax: 516-294-4301
Dr. Finny George, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 999 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: 516-535-6712    Fax: 516-535-6730
Steven Pelaez, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1100 Franklin Ave, Suite 203, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: 516-248-2422    Fax: 516-248-5162
Frank J Caliendo, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1100 Franklin Ave, Suite 203, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: 516-248-2422    Fax: 516-248-5162
Dr. Venkata Krishnam Naidu Kella, M.D
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 700 Stewart Ave, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: 516-663-1430    

Find & Compare Providers Near You: Find and compare doctors, nursing homes, hospitals, and other health care providers in your area that accept Medicare. Get information like: Find a doctor or clinician that accepts Medicare near you.

Doctors and clinicians: Doctors and clinicians include doctors, clinicians and groups who are qualified to practice in many specialties. Each specialty focuses on certain parts of the body, periods of life, conditions, or primary care. The doctors, clinicians, and groups listed here typically work in an office or clinic setting. Also those who currently accept Medicare are included.

Hospitals: Find information about Medicare-certified hospitals and long-term care hospitals in your area, including Veterans Administration medical centers and military hospitals, across the country. Long-term care hospitals serve critically ill and medically complex patients who require extended hospital care.

Data provided: Information on www.medicareusa.org is built using open data sources published by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

© 2024 MedicareUsa. All rights reserved. Maintained by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.