Annette Iskra Cruz, PA-C
Annette Iskra Cruz is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Charleston, SC with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Annette Iskra Cruz, PA-C has been part of the Charleston medical community since 2007 in group practice. She has been in practice for 19+ years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
Older · 1825dNPPES updated 2021-05-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
125 Doughty St Ste 280, Charleston, SC 29403
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better23.1%
South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+18 pts)
23.1% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
89
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
116
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
303
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $10k
Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South Carolina.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$451 received from industry
11 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Annette Iskra Cruz's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · May 24, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
19 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363AM0700X
Mailing address
Po Box 751649, Charlotte, NC 28275-1649
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Annette Iskra Cruz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Annette Iskra Cruz for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Charleston 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 Annette Iskra Cruz
NPI records show Dr. Cruz as active with telehealth listed in Charleston, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (843) 958-1281.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Annette Iskra Cruz
Practice Location
125 Doughty St Ste 280, Charleston, SC 29403
Mailing Address
Po Box 751649, Charlotte, NC 28275-1649
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