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32 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Cruz, Neurologist in Hialeah, FL?
Dr. Gilberto Cruz, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Hialeah, FL. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Cruz graduated from Universidad De La Laguna, Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency at Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Neurology; Pinnaclehlth Sys-Polyclinic, Internal Medicine; Penn St U Hp-M S Hershey Mc, Pediatrics. Dr. Cruz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cruz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cruz’s office at (305) 819-4432.
Where did Dr. Cruz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Neurology; Pinnaclehlth Sys-Polyclinic, Internal Medicine; Penn St U Hp-M S Hershey Mc, Pediatrics | Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System Program
Medical School: University De La Laguna- Fac De Med- La Laguna- Spain | Universidad De La Laguna, Facultad De Medicina
What languages does Dr. Cruz speak?
Dr. Cruz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cruz treat?
As a Neurologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Memory Loss for New Events
- Memory Loss for Past Events
- Memory
- Loss of new memories
- Short-term memory loss
- Inability to form new memories
- Loss of past memories
- Long-term memory loss
- Forgetting past events
ICD-10 Codes:
- R411: Anterograde amnesia
- R412: Retrograde amnesia
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Temporary Memory Loss
- Memory
- Transient global amnesia
- Sudden memory loss
- Temporary amnesia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G454: Transient global amnesia
Also known as:
- Tension Headache
- Other Types of Headache
- Headache
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Stress Headache
- Muscle Contraction Headache
- Unusual headache
- Rare headache syndrome
- Atypical headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G44209: Tension-type headache, unspecified, not intractable
- G4489: Other headache syndrome
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Widespread Nerve Damage
- Generalized Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peripheral Vertigo
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Inner Ear Vertigo
- Vestibular Vertigo
- Ear-Related Dizziness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H81393: Other peripheral vertigo, bilateral
Also known as:
- ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADD
- Inattentive ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
Which procedures does Dr. Cruz perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Gilberto 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cruz's office.
Does Dr. Cruz accept my insurance?
Dr. Cruz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 819-4432 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cruz accept in Hialeah, FL?
Dr. Cruz in Hialeah, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Doctors HealthCare Plans, Inc.
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medica
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
SOLIS Health Plans
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cruz's office located?
Dr. Gilberto Cruz's Primary Practice
4160 W 16th Ave Ste 506
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 819-4432
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 1124011515.
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. Gilberto Cruz's specialty?
Dr. Cruz is a Neurologist near Hialeah, FL.
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.
Contact Dr. Cruz to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Gilberto 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: Larkin Hospital Palm Springs. 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 Gilberto Cruz accepting new patients in Hialeah, FL?
Yes, Dr. Gilberto Cruz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gilberto Cruz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cruz's office at (305) 819-4432 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gilberto Cruz?
Please contact Dr. Cruz's office at (305) 819-4432 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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