Michael Joseph Cruz, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Spokane, WA

Michael Joseph Cruz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology - Otolaryngic Allergy" physician in Spokane, Washington. He went to Medical College Of Wisconsin and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Providence Health And Services Washington and his current practice location is 217 W Cataldo Ave Fl 2, Spokane, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (509) 624-2326.

Michael Joseph Cruz is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00038278) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1083665145.

Contact Information

Michael Joseph Cruz, MD
217 W Cataldo Ave Fl 2,
Spokane, WA 99201-2217
(509) 624-2326
(509) 744-3040

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael Joseph Cruz
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience29 Years
Location217 W Cataldo Ave Fl 2, Spokane, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Michael Joseph Cruz attended and graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083665145
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/23/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789710799
  • Enrollment ID: I20100330000191

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael Joseph Cruz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083665145NPI-NPPES
1001980MedicaidWA
135354OtherWAL & I

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology MD00038278 (Washington)Secondary
207YX0602XOtolaryngology - Otolaryngic Allergy MD00038278 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp.Spokane, WAHospital
Providence Mount Carmel HospitalColville, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Providence Health And Services Washington0345139929687

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Michael Joseph Cruz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameColumbia Surgical Specialists, Ps
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417067372
PECOS PAC ID: 2860305505
Enrollment ID: O20031110000300
Entity NameProvidence Health & Services Washington
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194099390
PECOS PAC ID: 0345139929
Enrollment ID: O20040311001453

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Michael Joseph Cruz is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Michael Joseph Cruz, MD
Po Box 421,
Liberty Lake, WA 99019-0421

Ph: (866) 747-2455
Michael Joseph Cruz, MD
217 W Cataldo Ave Fl 2,
Spokane, WA 99201-2217

Ph: (509) 624-2326

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Otolaryngology Doctors in Spokane, WA

Shane A Zim, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 217 W Cataldo Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
Phone: 509-624-2326    Fax: 509-252-2837
Neil Arthur Giddings, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 217 W Cataldo, Spokane, WA 99201
Phone: 509-624-2326    Fax: 509-744-3040
Jason D. Roos, D.O.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 801 W 5th Ave, Suite 205, Spokane, WA 99204
Phone: 509-838-2531    Fax: 509-755-6580
John Finley Hoffmann, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 217 W Cataldo, Spokane, WA 99201
Phone: 509-624-2326    Fax: 509-744-3040
Jordan Paul Sand, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 307 W 6th Ave Ste 200, Spokane, WA 99204
Phone: 509-324-2980    Fax: 094-189-4625
Virginie Achim, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 217 W Cataldo Ave Fl 2, Spokane, WA 99201
Phone: 509-624-2326    Fax: 509-744-3040

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