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Dr. Salvador Cruz-Flores, MD
El Paso, TX
34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Cruz-Flores, Neurocritical Care Specialist in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Salvador Cruz-Flores, MD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in El Paso, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Cruz-Flores is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cruz-Flores’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cruz-Flores’s office at (915) 545-6830.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cruz-Flores?
Dr. Salvador Cruz-Flores, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurocritical Care Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Cruz-Flores empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cerebrovascular Disease, Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the El Paso/TX community, Dr. Cruz-Flores is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Cruz-Flores speak?
Dr. Cruz-Flores and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cruz-Flores treat?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Cruz-Flores 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-Flores. 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:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Primary Lateral Sclerosis
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
- PLS
- Progressive Spastic Paraparesis
- Upper Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- G1223: Primary lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
- I615: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, intraventricular
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Non-Hereditary Low Immunoglobulin Levels
- Immune System and Disorder
- Acquired Antibody Deficiency
- Non-Genetic Immune Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D801: Nonfamilial hypogammaglobulinemia
Also known as:
- Motor Neuron Disease
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- MND', 'ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1220: Motor neuron disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I618: Other nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
Also known as:
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Which procedures does Dr. Cruz-Flores perform as a Neurocritical Care Specialist?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Salvador Cruz-Flores may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cruz-Flores' office.
Does Dr. Cruz-Flores accept my insurance?
Dr. Cruz-Flores accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (915) 545-6830 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cruz-Flores accept in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Cruz-Flores in El Paso, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
El Paso First Health Plans
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
Mutual of Omaha
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cruz-Flores' office located?
Dr. Salvador Cruz-Flores' Primary Practice
4801 Alberta Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 545-6830
What is Dr. Cruz-Flores's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cruz-Flores's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295750008.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cruz-Flores?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cruz-Flores
What is Dr. Salvador Cruz-Flores's specialty?
Dr. Cruz-Flores is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near El Paso, TX. Neurocritical Care is a medical subspecialty which is focused on the comprehensive, multisystem care of critically ill neurological patients. Primary responsibility of Neurointensivists is coordinating both the neurological and overall medical management of their patients in the ICU. Additionally they may also offer consultative services for these patients within the broader health system as needed. Contact Dr. Cruz-Flores to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Salvador Cruz-Flores affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Cruz-Flores is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University Medical Center of El Paso. 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
Where can I learn more about Neurocritical Care Specialist?
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Is Salvador Cruz-Flores accepting new patients in El Paso, TX?
Yes, Dr. Salvador Cruz-Flores is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Salvador Cruz-Flores offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cruz-Flores's office at (915) 545-6830 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Salvador Cruz-Flores?
Please contact Dr. Cruz-Flores's office at (915) 545-6830 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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