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Dr. Frank Cruz, MD

Nephrology* Age 51
Dr. Frank Cruz, MD
3.7 (3 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Frank Cruz, MD is a Nephrologist in New Orleans, LA.
Dr. Frank Cruz, MD
3.7 (3 Ratings)
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Dr. Frank Cruz, MD

Nephrology* Age 51
New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Frank Cruz, MD is a Nephrologist in New Orleans, LA.

About

Dr. Frank Cruz, MD is a Nephrologist in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Cruz currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Touro Infirmary and Ochsner Medical Center. Dr. Cruz has experience treating conditions like Acidosis, Acute Kidney Failure and Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Cruz received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Cruz's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Cruz is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Explains Conditions Well

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Acidosis
Acute Kidney Failure
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Dehydration
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Stones
Nephrotic Syndrome
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Vitamin D Deficiency
Hemodialysis
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Alkalosis
Bone Disorders
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Kidney Disease
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Tuberous Sclerosis
Vasculitis
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Renal

Insurance Accepted

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  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • United Healthcare
  • Medicaid
  • Health Net
    Tricare
  • Optima Health
  • Assurant Health
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • GEHA
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Humana
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • WellCare
  • Golden Rule
  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    3434 Prytania St Ste 300, New Orleans, LA 70115
    Monday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 16:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cruz
3.7
Based on 3 Reviews
5 Stars (2)
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1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
Feb 17, 2019
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Frank Underwood - da better Frank in TTown , AL — Feb 17, 2019
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Tulane Affiliated Hosps
    2001
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Tulane Affil Hosps
    2003
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Tulane
    2005
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Frank Cruz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cruz's profile.

Dr. Cruz frequently treats the following conditions: Acidosis, Acute Kidney Failure and Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Frank Cruz, MD is affiliated with Touro Infirmary and Ochsner Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Frank Cruz, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Touro Infirmary

    1401 Foucher St, New Orleans, LA

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA