Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. De La Cruz, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Scott De La Cruz, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. De La Cruz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. De La Cruz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. De La Cruz’s office at (720) 848-0000.
Is Dr. De La Cruz board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
Yes, Dr. Scott De La Cruz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. De La Cruz typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. De La Cruz typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Scott De La Cruz may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
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 (720) 848-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. De La Cruz accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. De La Cruz in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Unknown
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Where is Dr. De La Cruz's office located?
What is Dr. De La Cruz's NPI number?An 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 1790984557.
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. Scott De La Cruz's specialty?
Dr. De La Cruz is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Aurora, CO.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Scott De La Cruz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. De La Cruz is affiliated with Uchealth University Of Colorado 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Scott De La Cruz accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Scott De La Cruz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott De La Cruz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. De La Cruz's office at (720) 848-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott De La Cruz?
Please contact Dr. De La Cruz's office at (720) 848-0000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Scott De La Cruz have?
Dr. Scott De La Cruz is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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