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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dela Cruz, Internist in Port Arthur, TX?
Dr. Kristopher Dela Cruz, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Port Arthur, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Dela Cruz is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dela Cruz’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dela Cruz’s office at (409) 920-4037.
What languages does Dr. Dela Cruz speak?
Dr. Dela Cruz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tagalog
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Dela Cruz typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Dela 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. Dela 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Dela Cruz typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Dela 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. Dela 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Dela Cruz accept my insurance?
Dr. Dela Cruz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (409) 920-4037 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dela Cruz accept in Port Arthur, TX?
Dr. Dela Cruz in Port Arthur, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dela Cruz's office located?
Dr. Kristopher Dela Cruz's Primary Practice
8333 9th Ave Ste A
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 920-4037
What is Dr. Dela Cruz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dela Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821403809.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dela Cruz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dela Cruz
What is Dr. Kristopher Dela Cruz's specialty?
Dr. Dela Cruz is a Internist near Port Arthur, TX.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Kristopher Dela Cruz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dela Cruz is affiliated with Christus Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital 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 Kristopher Dela Cruz accepting new patients in Port Arthur, TX?
Yes, Dr. Kristopher Dela Cruz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kristopher Dela Cruz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dela Cruz's office at (409) 920-4037 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kristopher Dela Cruz?
Please contact Dr. Dela Cruz's office at (409) 920-4037 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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