Jorge L Cruz, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Slidell, LA

Jorge L Cruz, MD is a medicare enrolled "General Practice" physician in Slidell, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice E. M. Dimitri, D.o. Pmc. and his current practice location is 2104 Gause Blvd W, Ste. A, Slidell, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 643-4512.

Jorge L Cruz is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.201422) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1891989380.

Contact Information

Jorge L Cruz, MD
2104 Gause Blvd W, Ste. A,
Slidell, LA 70460-4130
(985) 643-4512
(985) 643-4513



Physician's Profile

Full NameJorge L Cruz
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience19 Years
Location2104 Gause Blvd W, Slidell, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Jorge L Cruz graduated from medical school in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1891989380
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/28/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/15/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173697810
  • Enrollment ID: I20080730000094

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Jorge L Cruz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1891989380NPI-NPPES
1508012MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208D00000XGeneral Practice MD.201422 (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
E. M. Dimitri, D.o. Pmc.428472205917

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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. Jorge L Cruz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameE. M. Dimitri, D.o. Pmc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821285974
PECOS PAC ID: 4284722059
Enrollment ID: O20071116000378

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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. Jorge L 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
Jorge L Cruz, MD
2104 Gause Blvd W, Ste. A,
Slidell, LA 70460-4130

Ph: (985) 643-4512
Jorge L Cruz, MD
2104 Gause Blvd W, Ste. A,
Slidell, LA 70460-4130

Ph: (985) 643-4512

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Dr. Joel E Perdomo, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2104 Gause Blvd W, Suitea, Slidell, LA 70460
Phone: 985-643-4575    Fax: 985-643-4513
Dr. Kevin Lindsey, MD
General Practice
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 122 Weatherly Cv, Slidell, LA 70458
Phone: 985-661-9734    
Dr. Thomas J Orgeron, M.D.
General Practice
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2104 Gause Blvd W, Ste. A, Slidell, LA 70460
Phone: 985-643-4575    Fax: 985-643-4513
Wadia Hamed,
General Practice
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458
Phone: 985-280-8743    

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