Dr. Serafin Cruz Garcia
Internal Medicine in Westlake, Ohio
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 59+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Serafin Cruz Garcia Jr., MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Westlake, Ohio. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1965, having over 59 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Fairview Hospital, Lakewood Hospital, St John Medical Center. Dr. Serafin Cruz Garcia also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Premier Physicians Centers Inc. Dr. Serafin Cruz Garcia accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (440) 871-3655 to request Dr. Serafin Cruz Garcia the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Serafin Cruz Garcia Jr. |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
3971404740 |
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
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 59 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. Serafin Cruz Garcia graduated from medical school in 1965.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1538161393
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, August 11, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, January 12, 2016
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 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.
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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.
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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. Serafin Cruz Garcia
Medical Licenses
Dr. Serafin Cruz Garcia has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 59 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.
| 35.034119 | Ohio |
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
click for detail Cardiovascular Disease An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
| 35034119 | Ohio |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Cleveland, Ohio | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Lakewood, Ohio | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Westlake, Ohio | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Premier Physicians Centers Inc
| Premier Physicians Centers Inc | 94 |
Practice Locations
26314 Center Ridge Rd
Westlake, OH 44145-4028
Phone: (440) 871-3655
Fax: (440) 871-0740
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
25200 Ctr Ridge Rd
Westlake, OH 44145-4148
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, February 18, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, January 12, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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