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Dr. Max Cruz, MD

San Antonio, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cruz, Internist in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Max Cruz, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Cruz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cruz’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cruz’s office at (210) 436-7402.

    What languages does Dr. Cruz speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Cruz treat?

    As a Internist, 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.

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    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:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Cruz perform as a Internist?

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

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

    Does Dr. Cruz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cruz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 436-7402 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cruz accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Cruz in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • ASR Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Educators Mutual

    • Express Scripts

    • Group Benefit Services

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cruz's office located?

    Dr. Max Cruz's Primary Practice

    911 Castroville Rd

    San Antonio, TX 78237

    (210) 436-7402

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    Dr. Max Cruz's Practice 2

    2102 Treasure Hills Blvd

    Harlingen, TX 78550

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    What is Dr. Cruz's NPI number?An 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 1235713736.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cruz?

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

    What is Dr. Max Cruz's specialty?

    Dr. Cruz is a Internist near San Antonio, TX.

    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. Cruz to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Cruz is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio 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?

    Explore Internist with 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 Max Cruz accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

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

    Does Dr. Max Cruz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cruz's office at (210) 436-7402 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Max Cruz?

    Please contact Dr. Cruz's office at (210) 436-7402 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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