Dr. Karen De La Cruz, MD

Fontana, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. De La Cruz, Pediatrician in Fontana, CA?

Dr. Karen De La Cruz, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Fontana, CA. She is board certified. Dr. De La Cruz graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Dr. De La Cruz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. De La Cruz’s office at (909) 427-3910.

Where did Dr. De La Cruz go to medical school and complete their residency?

Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Is Dr. De La Cruz board certified as a Pediatrician?

Yes, Dr. Karen De La Cruz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

What languages does Dr. De La Cruz speak?

Dr. De La Cruz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English
Spanish

What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. De La Cruz typically treat?

As a Pediatrician, Dr. De La 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. De La 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:

Acute Bronchiolitis
RSV Bronchiolitis
Bronchial Disorder
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
Inflammation of small airways
Bronchiole infection
Acute lung inflammation
RSV lung infection
Viral bronchiolitis
Acute bronchiolitis

ICD-10 Codes:

J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus

Also known as:

Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
Acute Respiratory Failure
Respiratory Failure
Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
Hypoxic respiratory failure
Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
Sudden lung failure
Acute breathing failure
Rapid onset respiratory failure

ICD-10 Codes:

J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

Also known as:

Pneumonia
Lung Infection
Chest Infection
Pneumonitis

ICD-10 Codes:

J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

Also known as:

Asthma Flare-Up
Asthma
Asthma Attack
Acute Asthma Exacerbation
Worsening Asthma
Asthma Episode

ICD-10 Codes:

J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation

What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. De La Cruz typically perform?

As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Karen De La Cruz may include:

Please contact Dr. De La Cruz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. De La Cruz accept my insurance?

Dr. De La Cruz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (909) 427-3910 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. De La Cruz accept in Fontana, CA?

Dr. De La Cruz in Fontana, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Centene Corporation
DaVita Medical Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider

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Where is Dr. De La Cruz's office located?

Dr. Karen De La Cruz's Primary Practice

9961 Sierra Ave

Fontana, CA 92335

(909) 427-3910

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What hospitals are Dr. De La Cruz affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. De La Cruz has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center,Fontana, CA

Ranked in 3 Specialties

Ranked in 4 Procedures

Moreno Valley Medical Center,Moreno Valley, CA

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center,Pomona, CA

What is Dr. De La Cruz's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. De La Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932303070.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. De La Cruz?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. De La Cruz

What is Dr. Karen De La Cruz's specialty?

Dr. De La Cruz is a Pediatrician near Fontana, CA.

What does a Pediatrician do?

A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

Is Dr. Karen De La Cruz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. De La Cruz is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center 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

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