Fausto Daniel Cruz, M.D.

Family Medicine

(951) 353-4506Moreno Valley, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Fausto Daniel Cruz, M.D. practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Moreno Valley, CA. He graduated from New York Medical College in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 81% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 4,025 Family Medicine providers in CASee all Family Medicine in Moreno Valley29+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1619dNPPES updated 2021-11-29 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

12815 Heacock St, Moreno Valley, CA 92553-3116

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

6.1%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+1 pts)

6.1% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

92.7%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.9 pts)

Better than 81% of reporting doctors in California

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

Medicare Patients

27

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

1,140

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

7,817

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $272k

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.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Diabetes.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

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

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+14%)48%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1997

    New York Medical College

  2. 29 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

New York Medical College (Class of 1997)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 220011

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Virtual Family Medicine Care With Fausto Daniel Cruz

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Fausto Daniel Cruz for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Moreno Valley 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 Fausto Daniel Cruz

NPI records show Dr. Cruz as active with telehealth listed in Moreno Valley, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (951) 353-4506.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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