Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cruz, Cardiologist in El Monte, CA?
Dr. Ernesto Cruz, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in El Monte, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cruz completed his residency at Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, Cardiovascular Diseases; Maricopa Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Cruz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cruz’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cruz’s office at (928) 445-6025.
Where did Dr. Cruz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: (Cardiovascular Disease), VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER OF FRESNO, FRESNO, CA
Residency: Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, Cardiovascular Diseases; Maricopa Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Maricopa Medical Center
Is Dr. Cruz board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Ernesto Cruz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
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 Cardiologist like Dr. Cruz typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
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- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Cruz typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ernesto Cruz may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
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 (928) 445-6025 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cruz accept in El Monte, CA?
Dr. Cruz in El Monte, 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 Cross Blue Shield Association
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Cruz's office located?
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 1134190135.
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. Ernesto Cruz's specialty?
Dr. Cruz is a Cardiologist near El Monte, CA.
What does a Cardiologist do?
An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias.
Is this Dr. Ernesto Cruz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cruz is affiliated with Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center 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 Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ernesto Cruz accepting new patients in El Monte, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ernesto Cruz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ernesto Cruz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cruz's office at (928) 445-6025 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ernesto Cruz?
Please contact Dr. Cruz's office at (928) 445-6025 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ernesto Cruz have?
Dr. Ernesto Cruz is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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