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Who is Dr. Cruz, Surgeon in Victorville, CA?
Dr. Julius Cruz, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Victorville, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Cruz completed his residency at Mt Sinai Hosp. Dr. Cruz is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cruz’s office at (760) 245-9714.
Where did Dr. Cruz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Sinai Hosp
Is Dr. Cruz board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Julius Cruz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Cruz speak?
Dr. Cruz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Cruz typically treat?
As a Surgeon, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
- Cesarean Delivery
- Prior Cesarean Section
- Uterine Scar from C-section
- C-section History in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- Sterilization Procedure
- Tubal Ligation
- Vasectomy
- Permanent contraception
- Tubal ligation
- Surgical birth control
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z302: Encounter for sterilization
Also known as:
- Pelvic Adhesions
- Adhesions
- Scar tissue in pelvis
- Post-infection pelvic adhesions
- Peritoneal adhesions
ICD-10 Codes:
- N736: Female pelvic peritoneal adhesions (postinfective)
Also known as:
- Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
- Cervix Disorder
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Uterine prolapse
- Vaginal prolapse
- Dropped uterus and vagina
ICD-10 Codes:
- N814: Uterovaginal prolapse, unspecified
Also known as:
- Uterine Fibroids
- Leiomyoma of uterus
- Myoma
- Fibromyoma
- Uterine leiomyoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D251: Intramural leiomyoma of uterus
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Cruz typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. 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. 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:
- Vaginal Hysterectomy
- Partial Hysterectomy (Abdominal)
- Vaginal Hysterectomy with Tube and/or Ovary Removal
- Hysterectomy
- Uterus Removal Through Vagina
- Vaginal Uterectomy
- Supracervical Hysterectomy
- Subtotal Hysterectomy
- Vaginal total hysterectomy
- Hysterectomy through vagina
- Removal of uterus, tubes, and/or ovaries via vagina
CPT Codes:
- 58260: Vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less;
- 58180: Supracervical abdominal hysterectomy (subtotal hysterectomy), with or without removal of tube(s), with or without removal of ovary(s)
- 58262: Vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s), and/or ovary(s)
Also known as:
- Removal of Pelvic Adhesions
- Pelvic Adhesiolysis
- Fallopian Tube Adhesion Removal
- Ovarian Adhesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58740: Lysis of adhesions (salpingolysis, ovariolysis)
Also known as:
- Bone Graft for Spine Surgery (Structural)
- Spine Disc Spacer Insertion
- Spinal Autograft
- Bone Harvest for Spine Fusion
- Structural Bone Graft
- Intervertebral Device Insertion
- Spinal Cage Placement
- Vertebral Body Defect Repair
- Synthetic Disc Spacer
CPT Codes:
- 20938: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); structural, bicortical or tricortical (through separate skin or fascial incision) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22859: Insertion of intervertebral biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh, methylmethacrylate) to intervertebral disc space or vertebral body defect without interbody arthrodesis, each contiguous defect (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Total Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Joint Replacement
- Full Knee Replacement
- TKA Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Musculoskeletal Surgery (Image-less)
- Navigational Musculoskeletal Surgery
- Image-less Computer-Guided Surgery
- Orthopedic Navigation System
- CAS Musculoskeletal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 20985: Computer-assisted surgical navigational procedure for musculoskeletal procedures, image-less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Cesarean Delivery
- C-Section
- Cesarean Section
- Surgical Childbirth
CPT Codes:
- 59514: Cesarean delivery only;
Does Dr. Cruz accept my insurance?
Dr. Cruz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 245-9714 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cruz accept in Victorville, CA?
Dr. Cruz in Victorville, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Inland Empire Health Plan
Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cruz's office located?
Dr. Julius Cruz's Primary Practice
15203 Eleventh St Ste C
Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 245-9714
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 1346246238.
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. Julius Cruz's specialty?
Dr. Cruz is a Surgeon near Victorville, CA.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Julius Cruz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Cruz is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Victor Valley Global Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Julius Cruz accepting new patients in Victorville, CA?
Yes, Dr. Julius Cruz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Julius Cruz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cruz's office at (760) 245-9714 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Julius Cruz?
Please contact Dr. Cruz's office at (760) 245-9714 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Julius Cruz have?
Dr. Julius Cruz is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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