Veronica Rivera-Cruz, MD
Veronica Rivera-Cruz, MD specializes in general practice, serving patients in Orlando, FL in group practice. She has been practicing since 2009 — over 20 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 47% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Uses generic medications more than 66% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Recent · 48dNPPES updated 2026-03-18 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1501 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32807-2919
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 = better0.15%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Florida0.15% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.5%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in FloridaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
32
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
1,540
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
12,689
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.24M
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 Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — 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 (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$61 received from industry
3 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 Veronica Rivera-Cruz's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Mar 17, 2026
CMS-verified certification date
20 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.
Taxonomy: 208D00000X
Mailing address
425 W Colonial Dr Ste 303, Orlando, FL 32804-6863
Differs from practice location
Virtual General Practice Care With Veronica Rivera-Cruz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Veronica Rivera-Cruz for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Orlando 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 Veronica Rivera-Cruz
Dr. Rivera-Cruz is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Orlando, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (407) 587-7552.
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 Veronica Rivera-Cruz
Practice Location
1501 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32807-2919
Mailing Address
425 W Colonial Dr Ste 303, Orlando, FL 32804-6863
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