Dr. Rafael M De La Cruz

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 29+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Rafael M De La Cruz, MD, is an Infectious Disease specialist in Alton, Illinois. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1995, having over 29 years of diverse experience, especially in Infectious Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Alton Memorial Hospital, Barnes Jewish Hospital, Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Progress West Hospital. Dr. Rafael M De La Cruz also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Fairview Heights Medical Group Sc. Dr. Rafael M De La Cruz accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (636) 344-2014 to request Dr. Rafael M De La Cruz the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 4 Memorial Dr
1st Floor
Alton, IL 62002-6751

Phone 1: (636) 344-2014

Fax: (314) 747-1476
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Rafael M De La Cruz
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6204873292
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Infectious Disease (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 29 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Rafael M De La Cruz graduated from medical school in 1995.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1669460655
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Rafael M De La Cruz

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Rafael M De La Cruz has been primarily specialized in Infectious Disease for over 29 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease
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    Infectious Disease
    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
  • Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease
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    Infectious Disease
    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Bjc Health Center


Practice Locations

4 Memorial Dr
1st Floor
Alton, IL 62002-6751

Phone: (636) 344-2014
Fax: (314) 747-1476
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


2 Memorial Dr
Alton, IL 62002-6723
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 6, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, October 29, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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