Dr. Joanna Paula Sta. Cruz

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 18+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Joanna Paula Sta. Cruz, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Chester, Pennsylvania. She attended and graduated from medical school in 2006, having over 18 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Albert Einstein Medical Center, Crozer Chester Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Of Salem County. Dr. Joanna Paula Sta. Cruz also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Pulmonary Consultants, Inc. Dr. Joanna Paula Sta. Cruz accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (610) 619-7460 to request Dr. Joanna Paula Sta. Cruz the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1 Medical Center Blvd
Suite 422
Chester, PA 19013-3902

Phone 1: (610) 619-7460

Fax: (610) 876-9502
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Joanna Paula Sta. Cruz
Gender Female
PECOS ID 9234376831
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 18 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. Joanna Paula Sta. Cruz graduated from medical school in 2006.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1548492622
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, August 21, 2009
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She 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 - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. Joanna Paula Sta. Cruz

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Joanna Paula Sta. Cruz has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 18 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
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    Critical Care Medicine
    An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
  • Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
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    Pulmonary Disease
    An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Pulmonary Consultants, Inc


Practice Locations

1 Medical Center Blvd
Suite 422
Chester, PA 19013-3902

Phone: (610) 619-7460
Fax: (610) 876-9502
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


One Med Ctr Boulevard
Chester, PA 19013-3995
Phone: (610) 619-7460
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 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, October 13, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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