Dr Wendy Sue Cruz, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Anchorage, AK

Dr Wendy Sue Cruz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Anchorage, Alaska. She went to Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Womens Care Of Alaska Pc and her current practice location is 2741 Debarr Rd Ste C205, Anchorage, Alaska. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 279-2273.

Dr Wendy Sue Cruz is licensed to practice in Alaska (license number 5281) 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 1003987595.

Contact Information

Dr Wendy Sue Cruz, MD
2741 Debarr Rd Ste C205,
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 279-2273
(907) 258-7705



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Wendy Sue Cruz
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience24 Years
Location2741 Debarr Rd Ste C205, Anchorage, Alaska
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 Wendy Sue Cruz attended and graduated from Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003987595
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/16/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365426921
  • Enrollment ID: I20040614000614

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Wendy Sue Cruz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003987595NPI-NPPES
1015316MedicaidAK

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 5281 (Alaska)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Alaska Regional HospitalAnchorage, AKHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Womens Care Of Alaska Pc89210910919

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameWomens Care Of Alaska Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174702468
PECOS PAC ID: 8921091091
Enrollment ID: O20040405001520

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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 Wendy Sue 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 Wendy Sue Cruz, MD
2741 Debarr Rd Ste C205,
Anchorage, AK 99508-2961

Ph: (907) 279-2273
Dr Wendy Sue Cruz, MD
2741 Debarr Rd Ste C205,
Anchorage, AK 99508

Ph: (907) 279-2273

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Anchorage, AK

Dr. James Thomas Barber Jr., D.O.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3831 Piper St Ste Sll020, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-212-3470    Fax: 907-212-3474
Dr. Natalie Dawn Ward, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3260 Providence Dr, Ste. #425, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-561-7111    Fax: 907-770-7891
Tania H Hall, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3260 Providence Dr, Ste 322, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-563-5151    Fax: 907-563-6278
Anne Gray,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 4141 Ambassador Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-729-1542    
Mrs. Kristin M Murray, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4115 Lake Otis Pkwy, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-563-7228    Fax: 907-563-6278
Kathryn Murphy, D.O.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4320 Diplomacy Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-729-3116    

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