Dr. Mary Donna Cruz, MD
Bethlehem, PA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cruz, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Bethlehem, PA?
Dr. Mary Donna Cruz, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Bethlehem, PA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Cruz completed her residency at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Cruz is fluent in English, Arabic, Persian, and Spanish, 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.
Where did Dr. Cruz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Montefiore Medical Center | St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center
Residency: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | New York Presbyterian-Lower Manhattan GME
Medical School: University of Santo Tomas
What languages does Dr. Cruz speak?
Dr. Cruz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Persian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cruz treat?
As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, 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:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
ICD-10 Codes:
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
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:
- 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:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Which procedures does Dr. Cruz perform as a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Mary Donna Cruz may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
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 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cruz accept in Bethlehem, PA?
Dr. Cruz in Bethlehem, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital BlueCross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Cruz's office located?
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 1922305952.
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. Mary Donna Cruz's specialty?
Dr. Cruz is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Bethlehem, PA. Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure. Contact Dr. Cruz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mary Donna Cruz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cruz is affiliated with St. Luke’s University Health Network - Bethlehem Campus, St. Luke’s University Health Network - Anderson Campus 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 Mary Donna Cruz accepting new patients in Bethlehem, PA?
Yes, Dr. Mary Donna Cruz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mary Donna Cruz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cruz's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mary Donna Cruz?
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