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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cruz, Endocrinologist in Chula Vista, CA?
Dr. Michael Cruz, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Chula Vista, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Cruz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cruz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cruz’s office at (619) 585-4072.
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 an Endocrinologist, 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:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
Also known as:
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Overactive Thyroid
- Thyrotoxicosis
- High Thyroid Function
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0590: Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
- Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
- Thyroid Failure After Surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
- E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
- Papillary Thyroid Cancer
- Follicular Thyroid Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85850: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of thyroid
What procedures does Dr. Cruz perform?
As an Endocrinologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
Does Dr. Cruz accept my insurance?
Dr. Cruz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 585-4072 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cruz accept in Chula Vista, CA?
Dr. Cruz in Chula Vista, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Beacon Health Options
Blue Shield of California
Community Health Group
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
SGS North America Inc
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Where is Dr. Cruz's office located?
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 1265851133.
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. Michael Cruz's specialty?
Dr. Cruz is a Endocrinologist near Chula Vista, CA. An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues. Contact Dr. Cruz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Cruz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cruz is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Scripps Green Hospital 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
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Is Michael Cruz accepting new patients in Chula Vista, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Cruz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Cruz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cruz's office at (619) 585-4072 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Cruz?
Please contact Dr. Cruz's office at (619) 585-4072 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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