Dr. Edwin Cruz
Pulmonary Disease in Newport News, Virginia
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 46+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Edwin Cruz, MD, is a Pulmonary Disease specialist in Newport News, Virginia. He attended and graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1978, having over 46 years of diverse experience, especially in Pulmonary Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Chesapeake General Hospital, Riverside Regional Medical Center, Riverside Tappahannock Hospital, Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Sentara Careplex Hospital. Dr. Edwin Cruz also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Riverside Physician Services Inc. Dr. Edwin Cruz may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (757) 594-3580 to request Dr. Edwin Cruz the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Edwin Cruz |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
5698708154 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Pulmonary Disease (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 46 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help 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. Edwin Cruz attended and graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1978.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1881694750
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, July 21, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, February 2, 2015
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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EHR - He 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.
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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.
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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. Edwin Cruz
Medical Licenses
Dr. Edwin Cruz has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 46 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
click for detail 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.
| 0101221356 | Virginia |
- Other Service Providers / Specialist
click for detail Specialist An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
| 0101221356 | Virginia |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Chesapeake, Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Newport News, Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Tappahannock, Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Riverside Walter Reed Hospital | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Hampton, Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Riverside Physician Services Inc
| Riverside Physician Services Inc | 503 |
Practice Locations
500 J Clyde Morris Blvd
Newport News, VA 23601-1929
Phone: (757) 594-3580
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
Monday, February 2, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Edwin Cruz [NPI: 1881694750]Pulmonary Disease, Internal Medicine