Individual provider

Robert Cruz, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Medicare enrolled

Robert Cruz, M.D. is an Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Longview, WA, registered under NPI 1720166879.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 1660 DELAWARE ST, Longview, WA 98632. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
MD60545220 WA Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician primary

This provider holds licence MD60545220 issued in WA. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Obstetrics/gynecology
PAC ID
4486779261

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Obstetrics/gynecology. This means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare, though it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Obstetrics & Gynecology covers

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207V00000X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Obstetrics & Gynecology

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1720166879 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateNov 2, 2006
Last updatedOct 29, 2015
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialM.D.
Practice address 1660 DELAWARE ST
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 414-2800
Fax (360) 414-2803
Mailing address 1115 SE 164TH AVE DEPT. 358
Vancouver, WA 98683
Other identifiers 2045504 (WA)
This record was last updated on Oct 29, 2015, roughly 10 years ago. Address and phone details that old are frequently out of date. Verify by phone before travelling to the address shown.

Number check

1720166879 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 9 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 7 2 0 1 6 6 8 7
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 7 4 0 2 6 3 8 5

Sum = 61 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 9 · actual last digit = 9

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1720166879?
NPI 1720166879 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Robert Cruz, M.D. in Longview, WA. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician cover?
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
How do I contact Robert Cruz, M.D.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (360) 414-2800, last updated Oct 29, 2015. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Robert Cruz, M.D. accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1720166879 a valid number?
Yes. 1720166879 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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