18 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cruz, Family Medicine Specialist in Richmond Hill, NY?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cruz?
Dr. Philip Cruz, DO is a highly-rated, board-certified Family Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Cruz empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Family Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Richmond Hill, NY community, Dr. Cruz is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Cruz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jamaica Hosp, Family Medicine | Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Program
Medical School: Ny Coll Of Osteo Med Of Ny Inst Of Tech- Old Westbury Ny | New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Cruz board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Philip Cruz, DO is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Cruz speak?
Dr. Cruz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cruz typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cruz diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Cruz. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Neck Joint Dysfunction
- Lower Back Movement Problems
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical spine dysfunction
- Neck segmental dysfunction
- Neck somatic dysfunction
- Lumbar Segmental Dysfunction
- Lower Back Somatic Dysfunction
- Lumbar Biomechanical Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- M9901: Segmental and somatic dysfunction of cervical region
- M9903: Segmental and somatic dysfunction of lumbar region
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cruz typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cruz performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Cruz. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Arthrocentesis
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Bursa Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Cruz accept my insurance?
Dr. Cruz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 657-7093 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cruz accept in Richmond Hill, NY?
Dr. Cruz in Richmond Hill, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
National Benefit Fund
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Cruz's office located?
Dr. Philip Cruz's Primary Practice
13303 Jamaica Ave
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 657-7093
What hospitals are Dr. Cruz affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Cruz has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Cruz's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780642009.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cruz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cruz