Jacobo A. Cruz, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Jacobo A. Cruz is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Pensacola, FL with over 55 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across FL can see Jacobo a. Cruz, M.D. in person in Pensacola or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 55+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Pensacola area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, mood disorders, and hypertension (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 32% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6469dNPPES updated 2008-09-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4400 Bayou Blvd Suite 51, Pensacola, FL 32503-2673
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.33%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.8 pts)
1.33% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.3%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)
Better than 83% of reporting doctors in FloridaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
128
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
129
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,723
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $257k
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 High Cholesterol, Mood Disorders, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$93 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Jacobo a. Cruz's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
55 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Veterans Administration
CMS Certification Number: 51004F
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Jacobo a. Cruz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jacobo a. Cruz for cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Pensacola 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 Jacobo a. Cruz
NPI records show Dr. Cruz as active with telehealth listed in Pensacola, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (850) 484-7774.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Jacobo a. Cruz
Practice Location
4400 Bayou Blvd Suite 51, Pensacola, FL 32503-2673
Mailing Address
4400 Bayou Blvd Suite 51, Pensacola, FL 32503-2673
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