Iris Carolina Cruz, ARNP
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Iris Carolina Cruz is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner based in Pembroke Pines, FL with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Iris Carolina Cruz, ARNP has been part of the Pembroke Pines medical community since 2012 in group practice. She has been in practice for 15+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS claims data).
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better69%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-13.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
32
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
42
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
168
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $45k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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 Cancer.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
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.
Board certified · Jan 8, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LA2200X
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 501338
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Adult Health Care With Iris Carolina Cruz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Iris Carolina Cruz for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Pembroke Pines 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 Iris Carolina Cruz
Dr. Cruz is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Pembroke Pines, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (954) 265-4325.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Iris Carolina Cruz
Practice Location
12235 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026-4119
Mailing Address
12235 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026-4119
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