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Dr. Alex Taveras-Cruz, MD

Palm Coast, FL

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Taveras-Cruz, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Palm Coast, FL?

    Dr. Alex Taveras-Cruz, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Palm Coast, FL. Dr. Taveras-Cruz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Taveras-Cruz’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Taveras-Cruz’s office at (386) 446-5505.

    What languages does Dr. Taveras-Cruz speak?

    Dr. Taveras-Cruz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Taveras-Cruz typically treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Taveras-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. Taveras-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:

    • Overweight
    • Obesity
    • Severe Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E663: Overweight
    • E669: Obesity, unspecified
    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Aorta
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Aortic artery hardening
    • Aortic plaque buildup
    • Aortic calcification

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I700: Atherosclerosis of aorta

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Homocystinuria
    • Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder
    • Cystathionine Beta-Synthase Deficiency
    • CBS Deficiency
    • Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7211: Homocystinuria
    • E7212: Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase deficiency

    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

    What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Taveras-Cruz typically perform?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Alex Taveras-Cruz may include:

    Please contact Dr. Taveras-Cruz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Taveras-Cruz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Taveras-Cruz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (386) 446-5505 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Taveras-Cruz accept in Palm Coast, FL?

    Dr. Taveras-Cruz in Palm Coast, 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Unknown

    • USAA

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    Where is Dr. Taveras-Cruz's office located?

    Island Doctors Parkway

    264A Palm Coast Pkwy NE

    Palm Coast, FL 32137

    (386) 446-5505

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    What is Dr. Taveras-Cruz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Taveras-Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780645903.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taveras-Cruz?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Taveras-Cruz

    What is Dr. Alex Taveras-Cruz's specialty?

    Dr. Taveras-Cruz is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Palm Coast, FL.

    What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?

    A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.

    Is this Dr. Alex Taveras-Cruz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Taveras-Cruz is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway, Adventhealth Palm Coast. 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 Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner). Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Alex Taveras-Cruz accepting new patients in Palm Coast, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Alex Taveras-Cruz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alex Taveras-Cruz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Taveras-Cruz's office at (386) 446-5505 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alex Taveras-Cruz?

    Please contact Dr. Taveras-Cruz's office at (386) 446-5505 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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