Summary

Dr. Lucita Cruz specializes in internal medicine and family medicine, bringing six decades of medical experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Southwestern University College of Medicine and completed her residency at Traverse City Regional Psychiatric Hospital. Dr. Cruz is multilingual, providing care in Spanish, Tagalog, and English to serve her diverse patient community.

Dr. Cruz practices at Los Angeles Community Hospital at Norwalk and maintains locations throughout Norwalk, California. She focuses on managing high cholesterol in children and teens, treating vitamin D deficiency, and addressing hyperlipidemia. Her practice emphasizes preventive care through adult immunizations and flu vaccines. Patients rate Dr. Cruz 3.2 out of 5 stars on average for her comprehensive approach to family health.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.1
  • 60 years of experience
  • 56 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Tagalog, English
  • Traverse City Regional Psychiaric Hospital
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Lucita Menchavez Cruz has 3 locations

Lucita M Cruz Md Inc

12507 Alondra BlvdNorwalk, CA 90650
Mon9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:30 pm
WedClosed
Thu9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Coast Plaza Hospital

13100 Studebaker RdNorwalk, CA 90650

Los Angeles Community Hospital Of Norwalk

13222 Bloomfield AveNorwalk, CA 90650

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No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, Tagalog, English Speaks English, Tamil Speaks English
Norwalk , CAKaty , TXLos Altos , CASHERMAN OAKS , CA
Med School: Southwestern University College Of Medicine Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lucita Menchavez Cruz

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • Brand New Day
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • CareMore
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • EmblemHealth
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum Health
  • Optum Health - IPA
  • Premier Health Plan
  • Presbyterian Health Plan/Presbyterian Insurance Company
  • Priority Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Lucita Menchavez Cruz has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lucita Menchavez Cruz has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Family Medicine
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

60 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Traverse City Regional Psychiaric Hospital

Medical School

Southwestern University College Of MedicineGraduated in 1966

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Dr. Lucita Cruz speaks Spanish, Tagalog, and English.
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