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Dr. Laura Torres Cruz, MD

West New York, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Torres Cruz, Internist in West New York, NJ?

    Dr. Laura Torres Cruz, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in West New York, NJ with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Torres Cruz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Torres Cruz’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Torres Cruz’s office at (201) 751-5033.

    What languages does Dr. Torres Cruz speak?

    Dr. Torres Cruz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Torres Cruz treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Torres 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. Torres 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.

    Also known as:

    • Understanding Test Results
    • Test results explanation
    • Medical findings review
    • Diagnostic interpretation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • B Vitamins
    • B12 Anemia
    • Dietary B12 Anemia
    • Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D518: Other vitamin B12 deficiency anemias

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Osteoporosis Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Bone Density Test
    • Bone Health Screening
    • DEXA Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13820: Encounter for screening for osteoporosis

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Torres Cruz perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Laura Torres Cruz may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Torres Cruz's office.

    Does Dr. Torres Cruz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Torres Cruz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 751-5033 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Torres Cruz accept in West New York, NJ?

    Dr. Torres Cruz in West New York, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Carepoint Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • MagnaCare Rx

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Torres Cruz's office located?

    Dr. Laura Torres Cruz's Primary Practice

    435 57th St

    West New York, NJ 07093

    (201) 751-5033

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    Dr. Laura Torres Cruz's Practice 2

    388 Zona Ind Reparada 2

    Ponce, PR 00716

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    What is Dr. Torres Cruz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Torres Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134695299.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Torres Cruz?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Torres Cruz

    What is Dr. Laura Torres Cruz's specialty?

    Dr. Torres Cruz is a Internist near West New York, NJ.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Torres Cruz to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Laura Torres Cruz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Torres Cruz is affiliated with Englewood Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

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    Is Laura Torres Cruz accepting new patients in West New York, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Laura Torres Cruz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Laura Torres Cruz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Torres Cruz's office at (201) 751-5033 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Laura Torres Cruz?

    Please contact Dr. Torres Cruz's office at (201) 751-5033 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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