MC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cruz Polanco, Internist in Jamaica Plain, MA?
Dr. Mayra Cruz Polanco, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Jamaica Plain, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Cruz Polanco graduated from Pontificia Universidad CatÛlica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud. Dr. Cruz Polanco is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cruz Polanco’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cruz Polanco’s office at (617) 263-7555.
Where did Dr. Cruz Polanco go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Pontificia Universidad CatÛlica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud
What languages does Dr. Cruz Polanco speak?
Dr. Cruz Polanco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Cruz Polanco typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Cruz Polanco 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 Polanco. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Hyperglycemia
- 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 Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Cruz Polanco typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Mayra Cruz Polanco 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. Cruz Polanco's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cruz Polanco accept my insurance?
Dr. Cruz Polanco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 263-7555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cruz Polanco accept in Jamaica Plain, MA?
Dr. Cruz Polanco in Jamaica Plain, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cruz Polanco's office located?
Dr. Mayra Cruz Polanco's Primary Practice
545A Centre St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 263-7555
What is Dr. Cruz Polanco's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cruz Polanco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194913012.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cruz Polanco?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cruz Polanco
What is Dr. Mayra Cruz Polanco's specialty?
Dr. Cruz Polanco is a Internist near Jamaica Plain, MA.
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. Mayra Cruz Polanco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cruz Polanco is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston, Boston Medical Center, Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland 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 Mayra Cruz Polanco accepting new patients in Jamaica Plain, MA?
Yes, Dr. Mayra Cruz Polanco is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mayra Cruz Polanco offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cruz Polanco's office at (617) 263-7555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mayra Cruz Polanco?
Please contact Dr. Cruz Polanco's office at (617) 263-7555 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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