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Howard K Cruz
Optician in Wauchula, FL · enumerated 2023.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1255108932
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Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Howard K Cruz
Sex Male
Practice address 1480 Us Highway 17 N, Wauchula, FL, 33873
Phone (863) 773-6111
Fax (863) 773-9576
Enumeration date Dec 4, 2023
Last updated in NPPES Dec 4, 2023
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What specialty is Howard Cruz?
Howard Cruz is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Optician. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2023-12-04.