Dr. William J Cruz

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 30+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. William J Cruz, MD, is a Diagnostic Radiology specialist in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico. He attended and graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 1994, having over 30 years of diverse experience, especially in Diagnostic Radiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Asociacion Hospital Del Maestro Inc, Auxilio Mutuo Hospital, Caribbean Medical Center, Hospital San Francisco, Manati Medical Center Dr Otero Lopez. Dr. William J Cruz also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Medscan Psc. Dr. William J Cruz accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (787) 740-3010 to request Dr. William J Cruz the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: A8 Ave 65 Infanteria
Río Piedras, PR 00926-1834

Phone 1: (787) 740-3010
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name William J Cruz
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4082510318
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns 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

  • Diagnostic Radiology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 30 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. William J Cruz attended and graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 1994.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1730189671
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, July 21, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, July 1, 2013

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not 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 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 - 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. William J Cruz

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. William J Cruz has been primarily specialized in Diagnostic Radiology for over 30 years of experience.
  • Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology
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    Diagnostic Radiology
    A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
  • Other Service Providers / Specialist
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    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.
  • Radiology / Body Imaging
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    Body Imaging
    A Radiology doctor of Osteopathy that specializes in Body Imaging.
  • Radiology / Neuroradiology
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    Neuroradiology
    A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases utilizing imaging procedures as they relate to the brain, spine and spinal cord, head, neck and organs of special sense in adults and children.
  • Radiology / Nuclear Radiology
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    Nuclear Radiology
    A radiologist who is involved in the analysis and imaging of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances in vitro and in vivo for diagnosis and the administration of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances for the treatment of disease.
  • Radiology / Pediatric Radiology
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    Pediatric Radiology
    A radiologist who is proficient in all forms of diagnostic imaging as it pertains to the treatment of diseases in the newborn, infant, child and adolescent. This specialist has knowledge of both imaging and interventional procedures related to the care and management of diseases of children. A pediatric radiologist must be highly knowledgeable of all organ systems as they relate to growth and development, congenital malformations, diseases peculiar to infants and children and diseases that begin in childhood but cause substantial residual impairment in adulthood.
  • Radiology / Vascular & Interventional Radiology
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    Vascular & Interventional Radiology
    A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.
  • Radiology / Diagnostic Ultrasound
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    Diagnostic Ultrasound
    A Radiology doctor of Osteopathy that specializes in Diagnostic Ultrasound.
  • Radiology / Diagnostic Neuroimaging
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    Diagnostic Neuroimaging
    A licensed physician, who has completed a residency program in Neurology, and who has additional training, experience, and competence in the standards of performance and interpretation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI / MRA) of the head, spine, and peripheral nerves, and Computed Tomography (CT) of the head and spine. Physicians are trained in the administration of contrast media and the recognition and treatment of adverse reactions to contrast media. Neuroimaging training encompasses thorough knowledge of clinical neurology, neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, neuropharmacology, and dynamics of cerebrospinal fluid circulation. Physicians possess special expertise in the technical aspects and clinical applications of each of the modalities and techniques of neuroimaging.


Affiliated Hospitals

Auxilio Mutuo Hospital


Medical Group Practice

  • Medscan Psc


Practice Locations

A8 Ave 65 Infanteria
Río Piedras, PR 00926-1834
Phone: (787) 740-3010
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, November 3, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, July 1, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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