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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vivar Cruz, Neurologist in Wichita, KS?
Dr. Pedro Vivar Cruz, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Wichita, KS. Dr. Vivar Cruz graduated from Universidad De Guayaquil, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at University of Chicago Program. Dr. Vivar Cruz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vivar Cruz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vivar Cruz’s office at (316) 268-8500.
Where did Dr. Vivar Cruz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Chicago Program
Medical School: Universidad De Guayaquil, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas
What languages does Dr. Vivar Cruz speak?
Dr. Vivar Cruz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Vivar Cruz typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Vivar 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. Vivar 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.
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:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
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:
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
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
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Vivar Cruz typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Vivar 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. Vivar 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.
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Does Dr. Vivar Cruz accept my insurance?
Dr. Vivar Cruz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (316) 268-8500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vivar Cruz accept in Wichita, KS?
Dr. Vivar Cruz in Wichita, KS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
State of Kansas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Vivar Cruz's office located?
3901 Via Christi Clinic Pa
848 N Saint Francis Ave Ste 3901
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 268-8500
What is Dr. Vivar Cruz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vivar Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891007746.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vivar Cruz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vivar Cruz
What is Dr. Pedro Vivar Cruz's specialty?
Dr. Vivar Cruz is a Neurologist near Wichita, KS.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Pedro Vivar Cruz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vivar Cruz is affiliated with Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center, Pratt Regional 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
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Is Pedro Vivar Cruz accepting new patients in Wichita, KS?
Yes, Dr. Pedro Vivar Cruz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pedro Vivar Cruz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vivar Cruz's office at (316) 268-8500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pedro Vivar Cruz?
Please contact Dr. Vivar Cruz's office at (316) 268-8500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Vivar Cruz
3901 Via Christi Clinic Pa
848 N Saint Francis Ave Ste 3901
Wichita, KS 67214