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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ortiz Cruz, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Chandler, AZ?
Dr. Karen Ortiz Cruz, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Chandler, AZ. She is board certified. Dr. Ortiz Cruz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ortiz Cruz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ortiz Cruz’s office at (480) 821-2838.
Is Dr. Ortiz Cruz board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Karen Ortiz Cruz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
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 a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Ortiz Cruz typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Ortiz Cruz typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Ortiz 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Does Dr. Ortiz Cruz accept my insurance?
Dr. Ortiz Cruz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 821-2838 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ortiz Cruz accept in Chandler, AZ?
Dr. Ortiz Cruz in Chandler, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Mercy Care
Other TPA
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ortiz Cruz's office located?
Dr. Karen Ortiz Cruz's Primary Practice
695 S Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 821-2838
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 1912168535.
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. Karen Ortiz Cruz's specialty?
Dr. Ortiz Cruz is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Chandler, AZ.
What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?
An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available.
Is this Dr. Karen Ortiz Cruz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ortiz Cruz is affiliated with Banner Desert Medical Center, Banner Baywood Medical Center, Chandler Regional Medical Center, Banner Ocotillo Medical Center, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, Banner Casa Grande Medical Center 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
When to see a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Karen Ortiz Cruz accepting new patients in Chandler, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Karen Ortiz Cruz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karen Ortiz Cruz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ortiz Cruz's office at (480) 821-2838 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Ortiz Cruz?
Please contact Dr. Ortiz Cruz's office at (480) 821-2838 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Karen Ortiz Cruz have?
Dr. Karen Ortiz Cruz is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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