# Francisco C Cruz, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/francisco-cruz-md-1497714133
NPI: 1497714133
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Francisco C Cruz, MD is a nephrology based in New Orleans, LA practicing at Uptown Nephrology with NPI 1497714133 and offers telehealth visits.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Nephrology
- Secondary specialties: INTERNAL MEDICINE
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: TULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 2003
- Telehealth: Yes
- NPI: 1497714133 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1497714133))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Uptown Nephrology
- Address: 3434 Prytania St, Suite 300, New Orleans, LA, 701153531
- Phone: 5048974425102
- Group practice size: 6 members

## Insurance accepted (9 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 10 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 4 plans
- [BCBS Louisiana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-louisiana) — 2 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-pennsylvania) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Francisco C Cruz, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1497714133).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 59 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $1,159.

Largest disclosed payer: Amgen Inc. ($263 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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