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32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
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. 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 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Cruz typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
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
Also known as:
- Memory Loss for New Events
- Memory
- Loss of new memories
- Short-term memory loss
- Inability to form new memories
ICD-10 Codes:
- R411: Anterograde amnesia
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
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:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Cruz typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Cruz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Athena Health Care Systems
Cigna Group
Doctors Healthcare Plans
Medicare
Oscar Health
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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.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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