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Dr. Desiree Ortiz-Cruz, MD

Tulsa, OK

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ortiz-Cruz, Neurologist in Tulsa, OK?

    Dr. Desiree Ortiz-Cruz, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Tulsa, OK with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Ortiz-Cruz graduated from University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine and completed her residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Ortiz-Cruz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ortiz-Cruz’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ortiz-Cruz’s office at (305) 576-6611.

    Where did Dr. Ortiz-Cruz go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Jackson Memorial Hospital | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    • Medical School: University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Ortiz-Cruz board certified in Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Desiree Ortiz-Cruz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Ortiz-Cruz speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Ortiz-Cruz treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Ortiz-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. Ortiz-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:

    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Migraine with Aura
    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache
    • Migraine headache
    • Severe headache
    • Vascular headache
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms
    • Common Migraine
    • Everyday Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Cognitive and Awareness Problems
    • Mental Disorder
    • Mental Function Issues
    • Thinking Problems
    • Awareness Difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
    • G20: Parkinson's disease

    Also known as:

    • Tremor
    • Shaking
    • Involuntary Shaking
    • Essential Tremor
    • Parkinsonian Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R251: Tremor, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Occipital Neuralgia
    • Headache
    • Nerve Pain in Back of Head
    • Occipital Nerve Pain
    • Neuralgia of the Head

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5481: Occipital neuralgia

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Does Dr. Ortiz-Cruz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ortiz-Cruz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 576-6611 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ortiz-Cruz accept in Tulsa, OK?

    Dr. Ortiz-Cruz in Tulsa, OK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Oklahoma

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ortiz-Cruz's office located?

    Dr. Desiree Ortiz-Cruz's Primary Practice

    1923 S Utica Ave

    Tulsa, OK 74104

    (305) 576-6611

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    Dr. Desiree Ortiz-Cruz's Practice 2

    1923 S Utica Ave Lowr

    Tulsa, OK 74104

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    Dr. Desiree Ortiz-Cruz's Practice 3

    2701 SW A Ave

    Lawton, OK 73505

    (580) 248-1004

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

    Dr. Ortiz-Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447355201.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ortiz-Cruz?

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

    What is Dr. Desiree Ortiz-Cruz's specialty?

    Dr. Ortiz-Cruz is a Neurologist near Tulsa, OK.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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    Is this Dr. Desiree Ortiz-Cruz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ortiz-Cruz is affiliated with Iu Health Bloomington Hospital 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

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    Explore Neurologist 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 Desiree Ortiz-Cruz accepting new patients in Tulsa, OK?

    Yes, Dr. Desiree Ortiz-Cruz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Desiree Ortiz-Cruz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ortiz-Cruz's office at (305) 576-6611 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Desiree Ortiz-Cruz?

    Please contact Dr. Ortiz-Cruz's office at (305) 576-6611 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Desiree Ortiz-Cruz have?

    Dr. Desiree Ortiz-Cruz is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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