Albert Cruz Recio, MD

Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

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.

(443) 923-9210Baltimore, MD
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 4 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation providers in MDSee all Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Baltimore29+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6810dNPPES updated 2007-10-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians

Contact & Location

Practice Location

707 N Broadway Ste 518, Baltimore, MD 21205-1832

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

5.9%

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 = better

92.8%

Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10 pts)

Better than 80% of reporting doctors in Maryland

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

83

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+57%)75%

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

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-18%)52%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-22%)48%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+11%)43%

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

Mood Disorders
43%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-16%)33%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.50 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

He 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.

Career Journey
  1. 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.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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