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Dr. Marilou Cruz, MD
Adolescent Medicine Specialist
,Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Family Medicine Specialist
,Internist
Downey, CA
40 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cruz, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in Downey, CA?
Dr. Marilou Cruz, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Downey, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Cruz graduated from Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Cruz is fluent in English, Filipino; Pilipino, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cruz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cruz’s office at (562) 861-1245.
Where did Dr. Cruz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Mechanical Engineering | University Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
Is Dr. Cruz board certified as an Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Marilou Cruz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Cruz speak?
Dr. Cruz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Filipino; Pilipino
Tagalog
What conditions does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cruz typically treat?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Childhood obesity
- Pediatric high BMI
- Overweight child BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cruz typically perform?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Marilou Cruz may include:
- Adolescent Annual Check Up
- Adolescent Medicine Consultation
- Adolescent Medicine Follow Up
- Adolescent Pap Smear / Annual GYN Exam
Please contact Dr. Cruz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cruz accept my insurance?
Dr. Cruz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 861-1245 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cruz accept in Downey, CA?
Dr. Cruz in Downey, CA 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 Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthSmart
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
L.A. Care Health Plan
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
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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 1629160155.
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. Marilou Cruz's specialty?
Dr. Cruz is a Adolescent Medicine Specialist near Downey, CA.
Is this Dr. Marilou Cruz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cruz is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Pih Health Whittier Hospital, Torrance Memorial 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 an Adolescent Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Marilou Cruz accepting new patients in Downey, CA?
Yes, Dr. Marilou Cruz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Marilou Cruz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cruz's office at (562) 861-1245 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Marilou Cruz?
Please contact Dr. Cruz's office at (562) 861-1245 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Marilou Cruz have?
Dr. Marilou Cruz is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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