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Summary
Dr. Jose Cruz Rivera has practiced family medicine for 33 years and is affiliated with Hospital Metropolitano Dr. Pila de Ponce, Hospital Episcopal San Lucas Ponce, and Hospital Damas Inc. He earned his medical degree from Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine and sees patients in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 33 years of experience
- 1 insurance plan accepted
- Ponce Health Sciences University School Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Jose Cruz Rivera has 4 locationsMed Centro Ponce
1034 Ave HostosPonce, PR 00716 Tel: (787) 843-9393
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Emergency Medicine | Nuclear Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 33 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Ponce , PR | Annapolis , MD | Yauco , PR | PONCE , PR |
| Med School: Ponce Health Sciences University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine | Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina | Med School: Ponce Health Sciences University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jose Cruz Rivera
Medical Specialties
Dr. Jose Cruz Rivera has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
33 Years Experience
Dr. Jose Cruz Rivera holds an expired medical license in the state of Puerto Rico.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Puerto Rico that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Ponce Health Sciences University School Of Medicine in 1993.
NPI Number
Dr. Cruz Rivera's NPI number is 1255396826.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jose Cruz Rivera?
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- Where is Dr. Jose Cruz Rivera's office located?
- Dr. Jose Cruz Rivera's office is located at 1034 Ave Hostos, Ponce, PR, 00716.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Jose Cruz Rivera affiliated with?
- Dr. Jose Cruz Rivera is affiliated with Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila De Ponce, Hospital Episcopal San Lucas Ponce, and Hospital Damas Inc.
- Does Dr. Jose Cruz Rivera accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Jose Cruz Rivera accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Does Dr. Jose Cruz Rivera accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Jose Cruz Rivera has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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