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Dr. Diomel De La Cruz, MD

Gainesville, FL

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    Who is Dr. De La Cruz, Pediatrician in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Diomel De La Cruz, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. De La Cruz is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. De La Cruz’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. De La Cruz’s office at (352) 265-0535.

    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

    • Tagalog

    What conditions does Dr. De La Cruz treat?

    As a Pediatrician, 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:

    • Newborn Respiratory Distress Syndrome
    • Other Newborn Apnea
    • Newborn Respiratory Failure
    • Lung Disease
    • Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
    • Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
    • Hyaline Membrane Disease
    • Neonatal Respiratory Distress
    • Infant apnea
    • Breathing pauses in babies
    • Neonatal apnea
    • Neonatal Respiratory Failure
    • Infant Lung Failure
    • Newborn Breathing Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P220: Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn
    • P2849: Other apnea of newborn
    • P285: Respiratory failure of newborn

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Feeding Problems
    • Other Newborn Feeding Problems
    • Slow Feeding in Newborns
    • Common Infant and Newborn Problems
    • Infant and Newborn Nutrition
    • Infant Feeding Difficulties
    • Newborn Eating Issues
    • Neonatal Feeding Problems
    • Other infant feeding difficulties
    • Miscellaneous baby eating issues
    • Neonatal feeding disorders
    • Infant slow eating
    • Baby taking long to feed
    • Newborn feeding difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P929: Feeding problem of newborn, unspecified
    • P928: Other feeding problems of newborn
    • P922: Slow feeding of newborn

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Respiratory Distress Syndrome
    • Transient Rapid Breathing in Newborns
    • Lung Disease
    • Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
    • Infant breathing difficulty
    • Neonatal respiratory distress
    • Baby lung distress
    • Temporary fast breathing in infants
    • Wet lung syndrome in newborns
    • Transient tachypnea of newborn

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P229: Respiratory distress of newborn, unspecified
    • P221: Transient tachypnea of newborn

    Also known as:

    • Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
    • Chronic Newborn Lung Disease
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
    • Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease of Infancy
    • BPD in Newborns
    • Baby Lung Development Disorder
    • Perinatal Chronic Respiratory Disease
    • Long-term Lung Problems in Babies
    • Persistent Newborn Breathing Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P271: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia originating in the perinatal period
    • P279: Unspecified chronic respiratory disease originating in the perinatal period

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Slow Heartbeat
    • Arrhythmia
    • Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
    • Neonatal Bradycardia
    • Infant Slow Heart Rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P2912: Neonatal bradycardia

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Low Blood Sugar
    • Hypoglycemia
    • Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
    • Neonatal Hypoglycemia
    • Infant Low Blood Sugar
    • Low Glucose in Newborns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P704: Other neonatal hypoglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Other General Symptoms
    • Non-specific health complaints
    • Various symptoms
    • Unexplained health issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6889: Other general symptoms and signs

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Drug Withdrawal (Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome)
    • Pregnancy and Substance Use
    • Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
    • NAS in newborns
    • Infant opioid withdrawal
    • Baby drug dependency symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P961: Neonatal withdrawal symptoms from maternal use of drugs of addiction

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Brain Damage from Lack of Oxygen in Newborns (HIE)
    • Brain Disease
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Moderate HIE
    • Moderate Birth Asphyxia Brain Injury
    • Moderate Neonatal HIE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P9162: Moderate hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE]

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Affected by Mother's High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
    • Infant affected by maternal hypertension', 'Baby affected by mother's preeclampsia
    • Newborn with maternal blood pressure issues
    • Neonatal effects of maternal hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P000: Newborn affected by maternal hypertensive disorders

    Also known as:

    • Other Lung Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Various lung conditions
    • Unspecified lung disorder
    • Miscellaneous lung problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J984: Other disorders of lung

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Jaundice
    • Jaundice
    • Neonatal Jaundice
    • Infant Jaundice
    • Physiological Jaundice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gastroschisis
    • Birth Defects
    • Abdominal wall defect
    • Intestines outside body at birth
    • Bowel protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q793: Gastroschisis

    Also known as:

    • Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    • NEC
    • Bowel Necrosis in Infants
    • Dead Bowel in Newborns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5530: Necrotizing enterocolitis, unspecified

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Diomel 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 (352) 265-0535 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. De La Cruz accept in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. De La Cruz in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Capital Health Plan

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Florida Community Care

    • Humana

    • State of Florida

    • UnitedHealthcare

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

    Dr. Diomel De La Cruz's Primary Practice

    1600 SW Archer Rd # 100371

    Gainesville, FL 32610

    (352) 265-0535

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    Dr. Diomel De La Cruz's Practice 2

    2001 SW 13th St

    Gainesville, FL 32608

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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 1487882577.

    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. Diomel De La Cruz's specialty?

    Dr. De La Cruz is a Pediatrician near Gainesville, FL. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. De La Cruz to book an appointment today.

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

    No, De La Cruz is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uf Health Shands 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 Diomel De La Cruz accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?

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

    Does Dr. Diomel De La Cruz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. De La Cruz's office at (352) 265-0535 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. De La Cruz's office at (352) 265-0535 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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