Albert Cruz Recio, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Albert Cruz Recio is a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine specialist based in Baltimore, MD with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Albert Cruz Recio, MD practices as part of a group spinal cord injury medicine specialist practice in Baltimore, MD. With 29+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Baltimore area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have osteoporosis, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 80% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6810dNPPES updated 2007-10-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.9%
Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.8 pts)
5.9% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.8%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10 pts)
Better than 80% of reporting doctors in MarylandHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
83
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
59
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
390
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $29k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Osteoporosis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+57%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.50 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
29 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who addresses the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of traumatic spinal cord injury and non-traumatic etiologies of spinal cord dysfunction by working in an interdisciplinary manner. Care is provided to patients of all ages on a lifelong basis and covers related medical, physical, psychological and vocational disabilities and complications.
Taxonomy: 2081P0004X
Virtual Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Care With Albert Cruz Recio
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Albert Cruz Recio for follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Baltimore required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Albert Cruz Recio
NPI records show Dr. Recio as active with telehealth listed in Baltimore, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (443) 923-9210.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Albert Cruz Recio
Practice Location
707 N Broadway Ste 518, Baltimore, MD 21205-1832
Mailing Address
707 N Broadway Ste 518, Baltimore, MD 21205-1832
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