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Dr. Ernest De La Cruz, MD

Princeton, NJ

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    Who is Dr. De La Cruz, Internist in Princeton, NJ?

    Dr. Ernest De La Cruz, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Princeton, NJ with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. De La Cruz graduated from University of Medicineicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Medicine and completed his residency at Umdnj-R W Johnson Med Sch, Internal Medicine. Dr. De La Cruz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. De La Cruz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. De La Cruz’s office at (609) 921-6410.

    Where did Dr. De La Cruz go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Umdnj-R W Johnson Med Sch, Internal Medicine | UMDNJ R W Johnson Med School | UMDNJ

    • Medical School: Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj | UMDNJ-ROBT W JOHNSON MED SCH | University of Medicineicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Medicine | Rutgers

    Is Dr. De La Cruz board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Ernest De La Cruz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. De La Cruz speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. De La Cruz treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. De La 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. De La 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    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:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Childhood Behavioral and Emotional Disorder
    • Child Behavior Disorder
    • Youth Mental Health Issues
    • Adolescent Emotional Problems
    • Childhood Psychiatric Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F988: Other specified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bronchitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Chest cold
    • Inflammation of bronchial tubes
    • Acute bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • High Fasting Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • Impaired Fasting Glucose
    • Prediabetes (Fasting)
    • Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7301: Impaired fasting glucose

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. De La Cruz perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ernest De La Cruz may include:

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

    Does Dr. De La Cruz accept my insurance?

    Dr. De La Cruz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (609) 921-6410 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. De La Cruz accept in Princeton, NJ?

    Dr. De La Cruz in Princeton, 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

    • Braven Health

    • Carepoint Health

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. De La Cruz's office located?

    Dr. Ernest De La Cruz's Primary Practice

    727 State Rd Ste 1

    Princeton, NJ 08540

    (609) 921-6410

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    Dr. Ernest De La Cruz's Practice 2

    719 Route 206 Ste 100

    Hillsborough, NJ 08844

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

    Dr. De La Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821075334.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. De La Cruz?

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

    What is Dr. Ernest De La Cruz's specialty?

    Dr. De La Cruz is a Internist near Princeton, 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. De La Cruz to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ernest De La Cruz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, De La Cruz is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Ernest De La Cruz accepting new patients in Princeton, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Ernest De La Cruz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ernest De La Cruz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. De La Cruz's office at (609) 921-6410 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ernest De La Cruz?

    Please contact Dr. De La Cruz's office at (609) 921-6410 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ernest De La Cruz have?

    Dr. Ernest De La Cruz is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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