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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rivera-Cruz, Neurologist in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Angelica Rivera-Cruz, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Tampa, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Rivera-Cruz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rivera-Cruz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rivera-Cruz’s office at (813) 974-9478.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Rivera-Cruz?
Dr. Angelica Rivera-Cruz, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Rivera-Cruz empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Tampa, FL community, Dr. Rivera-Cruz is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Rivera-Cruz speak?
Dr. Rivera-Cruz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Rivera-Cruz typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Rivera-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. Rivera-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:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
- Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
- Refractory Focal Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40019: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Conversion Disorder with Seizures
- Mental Disorder
- Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures
- Stress-Induced Seizures
- Functional Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- F445: Conversion disorder with seizures or convulsions
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Rivera-Cruz typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Angelica Rivera-Cruz may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Rivera-Cruz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rivera-Cruz accept my insurance?
Dr. Rivera-Cruz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 974-9478 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rivera-Cruz accept in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Rivera-Cruz in Tampa, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Oscar Health
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Where is Dr. Rivera-Cruz's office located?
Dr. Angelica Rivera-Cruz's Primary Practice
12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 974-9478
What is Dr. Rivera-Cruz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rivera-Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972867752.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rivera-Cruz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rivera-Cruz
What is Dr. Angelica Rivera-Cruz's specialty?
Dr. Rivera-Cruz is a Neurologist near Tampa, FL.
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. Angelica Rivera-Cruz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rivera-Cruz is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Angelica Rivera-Cruz accepting new patients in Tampa, FL?
Yes, Dr. Angelica Rivera-Cruz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Angelica Rivera-Cruz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rivera-Cruz's office at (813) 974-9478 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Angelica Rivera-Cruz?
Please contact Dr. Rivera-Cruz's office at (813) 974-9478 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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