39 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. De La Cruz, Internist in Pembroke Pines, FL?
Where did Dr. De La Cruz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Beth Israel Medical Center-Petrie Campus
Residency: Cath Med Ctr-BrooklynQueen
Medical School: Universidad Autonoma De Santa Ana | Autonomous University Of Santo Domingo | U Santo Domingo
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
- French
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. De La Cruz typically treat?
As an 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. De La Cruz typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Fausto De La Cruz may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
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 (954) 450-8488 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. De La Cruz accept in Pembroke Pines, FL?
Dr. De La Cruz in Pembroke Pines, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CareCentrix
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Medicare
Oscar Health
Other Health Care Provider
Sentara Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. De La Cruz's office located?
Dr. Fausto De La Cruz's Primary Practice
603 N Flamingo Rd Ste 357
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
(954) 450-8488
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:
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 1376535484.
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. Fausto De La Cruz's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.