Dr. Carlos Cruz

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 35+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Carlos Cruz, DDS, is an Oral Surgery (Dentist Only) specialist in Edinburg, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1989, having over 35 years of diverse experience, especially in Oral Surgery (Dentist Only). Dr. Carlos Cruz also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Oral And Craniofacial Center. Dr. Carlos Cruz accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (956) 627-3556 to request Dr. Carlos Cruz the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2405 Cornerstone Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78539

Phone 1: (956) 627-3556

Fax: (956) 627-3762


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Carlos Cruz
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9931115169
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

  • Oral Surgery (Dentist Only) (primary specialty)
  • Maxillofacial Surgery

Experience

  • Over 35 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
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    Doctor of Dental Surgery
    The DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) are the same degrees. They are awarded upon graduation from dental school to become a General Dentist. The majority of dental schools award the DDS degree; however, some award a DMD degree. The education and degrees are, in substance, the same.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Carlos Cruz graduated from medical school in 1989.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1639172109
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, May 27, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, November 3, 2011

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. Carlos Cruz

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Carlos Cruz has been primarily specialized in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for over 35 years of experience.
  • Dentist / Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    The specialty of dentistry which includes the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.


Medical Group Practice

  • Oral And Craniofacial Center


Practice Locations

2405 Cornerstone Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78539
Phone: (956) 627-3556
Fax: (956) 627-3762
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 Wednesday, April 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, November 3, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Carlos Cruz [NPI: 1639172109]Oral Surgery (Dentist Only), Maxillofacial Surgery

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