Christian Cosca Cruz, MD
Christian Cosca Cruz is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Daly City, CA with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Christian Cosca Cruz, MD has practiced internal medicine for 25+ years, working in independent practice. He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 2001 and has 25+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 24% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2463dNPPES updated 2019-08-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1498 Southgate Ave Suite 102, Daly City, CA 94015-4015
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better80.3%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
379
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
118
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
609
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $239k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 Chronic Kidney Disease.
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
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$15.8k received from industry
33 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Christian Cosca Cruz's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2001
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
25 years in practice
Experienced
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Education & Training
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Class of 2001)
Mailing address
2149 E Warner Rd Ste 102, Tempe, AZ 85284-3495
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 184014
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Christian Cosca Cruz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christian Cosca Cruz for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Daly City 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 Christian Cosca Cruz
Dr. Cruz is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Daly City, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 755-4490.
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 Christian Cosca Cruz
Practice Location
1498 Southgate Ave Suite 102, Daly City, CA 94015-4015
Mailing Address
2149 E Warner Rd Ste 102, Tempe, AZ 85284-3495
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