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Dr. Jose Cruz Rivera is a family medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine. With 33 years of experience in family medicine, he has built extensive expertise in providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages.
Dr. Rivera practices at multiple locations throughout Ponce, Puerto Rico, and maintains affiliations with Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila De Ponce, Hospital Episcopal San Lucas Ponce, and Hospital Damas Inc. He specializes in treating common health conditions including obesity, high blood pressure, and pediatric care. His practice offers essential diagnostic services such as depression screening and abdominal ultrasound procedures.
Dr. Rivera practices at multiple locations throughout Ponce, Puerto Rico, and maintains affiliations with Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila De Ponce, Hospital Episcopal San Lucas Ponce, and Hospital Damas Inc. He specializes in treating common health conditions including obesity, high blood pressure, and pediatric care. His practice offers essential diagnostic services such as depression screening and abdominal ultrasound procedures.
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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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| Accepts New Patients | |||
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| Med School: Ponce Health Sciences University School Of Medicine | Med School: Universidad Central Del Este (Uce) 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
- 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.
- Is Dr. Jose Cruz Rivera accepting new patients?
- Dr. Jose Cruz Rivera is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Jose Cruz Rivera's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
- 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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- You can find contact information for Dr. Jose Cruz Rivera here on Vitals.
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