Dr. Elizardo Matos Cruz

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 41+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Elizardo Matos Cruz, MD, is a Thoracic Surgery specialist in Aibonito, Puerto Rico. He attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1983, having over 41 years of diverse experience, especially in Thoracic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Centro Cardiovascular, Hospital Menonita De Cayey. Dr. Elizardo Matos Cruz also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Mennonite General Hospital Inc. Dr. Elizardo Matos Cruz accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (787) 434-1700 to request Dr. Elizardo Matos Cruz the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: Calle Jose C Vazquez
Aibonito, PR 00705-1379

Phone 1: (787) 434-1700


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Elizardo Matos Cruz
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1355401100
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

  • Thoracic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 41 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. Elizardo Matos Cruz attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1983.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1346283785
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2006

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. Elizardo Matos Cruz

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Elizardo Matos Cruz has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 41 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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    Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
    A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Mennonite General Hospital Inc


Practice Locations

Calle Jose C Vazquez
Aibonito, PR 00705-1379
Phone: (787) 434-1700
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. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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