Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Francisco Carlos Cruz, MD

Individual provider Nephrology Physician · NPI 1497714133

Dr. Francisco Carlos Cruz, MD is a Nephrology in New Orleans, Louisiana. Graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2003, 23 years ago. Practices with Uptown Nephrology, a 5-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Louisiana.

Years since qualifying
23
Trained at
Tulane University School of Medicine
Licensed in
LA
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

3434 Prytania St Ste #300
New Orleans, LA 70115-3532
Phone: (504) 897-4425
Fax: (504) 896-5249
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Specialties & licences

Nephrology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207RN0300X · Licence 025034 (LA)
Internal Medicine Physician Taxonomy 207R00000X · Licence 025034 (LA)

Record details

NPI number1497714133
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMarch 21, 2006
Last updated in NPPESAugust 11, 2017

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyNEPHROLOGY
Also practisesINTERNAL MEDICINE
Medical schoolTULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 2003 (23 years in practice)
Group practice Uptown Nephrology — 5 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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