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Dr. Fidel Santa Cruz, MD

Huntington Park, CA

46 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Santa Cruz, Neurologist in Huntington Park, CA?

    Dr. Fidel Santa Cruz, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Huntington Park, CA. He has been practicing for over 46 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Santa Cruz graduated from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad de Medicina Alberto Hurtado and completed his residency at La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Neurology; Univ Of Ne Coll Of Med, Neurology. Dr. Santa Cruz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santa Cruz’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santa Cruz’s office at (323) 588-3125.

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

    • Residency: La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Neurology; Univ Of Ne Coll Of Med, Neurology | La Co Harbor UCLA Med Center | University of Nebraska Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad de Medicina Alberto Hurtado

    Is Dr. Santa Cruz board certified in Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Fidel Santa Cruz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Santa Cruz speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Santa Cruz treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Santa 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. Santa 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:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Back Pain
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R251: Tremor, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizures
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Convulsions
    • Epileptic events
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G4089: Other seizures

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
    • Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
    • Unknown cause nerve damage
    • Peripheral dysautonomia
    • Autonomic neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9009: Other idiopathic peripheral autonomic neuropathy

    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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Right Hand Pain
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Pain in right palm
    • Right wrist and hand pain
    • Right hand discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79641: Pain in right hand

    Also known as:

    • Bell's Palsy
    • Idiopathic Facial Paralysis
    • Acute Facial Paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G510: Bell's palsy

    Also known as:

    • Migraine
    • Migraine headache
    • Severe headache
    • Vascular headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Does Dr. Santa Cruz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Santa Cruz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 588-3125 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Santa Cruz accept in Huntington Park, CA?

    Dr. Santa Cruz in Huntington Park, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • AllCare Health Plan

    • Altamed Health Services

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • HealthSmart

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Santa Cruz's office located?

    Dr. Fidel Santa Cruz's Primary Practice

    3100 E Florence Ave Ste 3

    Huntington Park, CA 90255

    (323) 588-3125

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

    Dr. Santa Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972672053.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Santa Cruz?

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

    What is Dr. Fidel Santa Cruz's specialty?

    Dr. Santa Cruz is a Neurologist near Huntington Park, CA.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Santa Cruz to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Fidel Santa Cruz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Santa Cruz is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurologist?

    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 Fidel Santa Cruz accepting new patients in Huntington Park, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Fidel Santa Cruz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Fidel Santa Cruz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Santa Cruz's office at (323) 588-3125 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Fidel Santa Cruz?

    Please contact Dr. Santa Cruz's office at (323) 588-3125 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Fidel Santa Cruz have?

    Dr. Fidel Santa Cruz is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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