Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Norman Arbelo Cruz, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Fort Sam Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
3851 ROGER BROOKE DR, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
2105399582
In practice since 2010 (15 years)
NPI: 1255659389 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Arbelo Cruz from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Arbelo Cruz

Dr. Norman Arbelo Cruz is a radiation oncology specialist in Fort Sam Houston, TX, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Arbelo Cruz performed 927 Medicare services across 891 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Arbelo Cruz is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 15 years in practice ▲ 927 Medicare services

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
927
Medicare services
Bottom 32% in TX for radiation oncology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
891
Unique beneficiaries
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~62 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Chest X-ray, 1 view 256 $6 $27
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 139 $30 $135
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 89 $63 $260
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 63 $63 $322
Chest X-ray, 2 views 44 $7 $33
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 38 $34 $175
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 37 $59 $250
Ct scan of chest with contrast 29 $39 $210
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 28 $7 $27
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 26 $63 $362
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 26 $61 $369
Mri scan of brain without contrast 26 $53 $375
CT scan of chest, without contrast 22 $39 $174
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 17 $7 $31
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 16 $6 $27
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 13 $34 $174
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 12 $8 $32
Knee X-ray, 3 views 12 $7 $27
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 12 $16 $199
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 11 $80 $339
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 11 $21 $84
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
245
Per 100K population
12.0
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
Brooke Army Medical Center (FT Sam Houston)
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments — No payments N/A
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Arbelo Cruz is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 15 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Arbelo Cruz experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Arbelo Cruz performed 256 chest x-ray, 1 view services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
How do Dr. Arbelo Cruz's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Fort Sam Houston?
Dr. Arbelo Cruz's average Medicare payment per service is $30. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Arbelo Cruz) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →