LC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cruz, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Athens, GA?
Dr. Lorinda Cruz, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Athens, GA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Cruz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cruz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cruz’s office at (706) 548-8600.
What languages does Dr. Cruz speak?
Dr. Cruz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Cruz treat?
As a Geriatric 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.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Cruz perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Lorinda Cruz may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cruz's office.
Does Dr. Cruz accept my insurance?
Dr. Cruz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 548-8600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cruz accept in Athens, GA?
Dr. Cruz in Athens, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Alliant Health Plans
Centene
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cruz's office located?
Dr. Lorinda Cruz's Primary Practice
1500 Oglethorpe Ave Ste 400A
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-8600
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 1295095289.
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. Lorinda Cruz's specialty?
Dr. Cruz is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Athens, GA. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Cruz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lorinda Cruz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cruz is affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital - Athens, Ga, Piedmont Athens Regional 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
Where can I learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
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Is Lorinda Cruz accepting new patients in Athens, GA?
Yes, Dr. Lorinda Cruz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lorinda Cruz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cruz's office at (706) 548-8600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lorinda Cruz?
Please contact Dr. Cruz's office at (706) 548-8600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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