Dr. Karen S Santacruz

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 31+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Karen S Santacruz, MD, is a Pathology specialist in Los Lunas, New Mexico. She attended and graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 1993, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in Pathology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Unm Hospital. Dr. Karen S Santacruz also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Presbyterian Healthcare Services. Dr. Karen S Santacruz accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (505) 866-2700 to request Dr. Karen S Santacruz the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 200 Emilio Lopez Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031-6818

Phone 1: (505) 866-2700


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Karen S Santacruz
Gender Female
PECOS ID 1658276951
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

  • Pathology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 31 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. Karen S Santacruz attended and graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 1993.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1689769762
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, October 4, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, June 21, 2012

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 not 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. Karen S Santacruz

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Karen S Santacruz has been primarily specialized in Neuropathology for over 31 years of experience.
  • Pathology / Neuropathology
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    Neuropathology
    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.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Presbyterian Healthcare Services


Practice Locations

200 Emilio Lopez Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031-6818
Phone: (505) 866-2700
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 Thursday, September 15, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, June 21, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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