Summary

Dr. Lucita Cruz is an internal medicine and family medicine physician who brings six decades of medical experience to her practice in Norwalk, California. She earned her medical degree from Southwestern University College of Medicine and completed her residency at Traverse City Regional Psychiatric Hospital. Her extensive career spans 60 years of caring for patients across multiple generations. Dr. Cruz is multilingual, speaking Spanish, Tagalog, and English to better serve her diverse patient community.

Dr. Cruz is affiliated with Los Angeles Community Hospital at Norwalk and practices throughout the Norwalk area. She specializes in managing high cholesterol in children and teenagers, treating vitamin D deficiency, and addressing hyperlipidemia. Her practice includes providing flu vaccines, adult immunizations, and anthrax vaccines to help protect her patients' health. Patients have given Dr. Cruz an average rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars for her care.

Overview based on verified provider data

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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60 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Tagalog, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Norwalk , CAMontebello , CANEWPORT BEACH , CASan Marino , CA
Med School: Southwestern University College Of Medicine Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina
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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

Dr. Lucita Menchavez Cruz holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Traverse City Regional Psychiaric Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Southwestern University College Of Medicine in 1966.

NPI Number

Dr. Cruz's NPI number is 1770526477.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Lucita Menchavez Cruz's office located?
Dr. Lucita Menchavez Cruz's office is located at 12507 Alondra Blvd, Norwalk, CA, 90650.
Which hospitals is Dr. Lucita Menchavez Cruz affiliated with?
Dr. Lucita Menchavez Cruz is affiliated with Los Angeles Community Hospital At Norwalk.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lucita Menchavez Cruz?
You can find contact information for Dr. Lucita Menchavez Cruz here on Vitals.
What languages does Dr. Lucita Menchavez Cruz speak?
Dr. Lucita Menchavez Cruz speaks Spanish, Tagalog, and English.
Does Dr. Lucita Menchavez Cruz accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Lucita Menchavez Cruz accepts on their Vitals profile.

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