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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. Dr. Torres Cruz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Torres Cruz’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare 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 an Internist like Dr. Torres Cruz typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Torres Cruz typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Laura Torres Cruz may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Torres Cruz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Laura Torres Cruz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Torres Cruz is affiliated with Englewood Hospital, Holy Name Medical Center, Hackensack University Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
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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