Summary

Dr. Michael Cruz is an endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes and metabolism, with additional training in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and completed his residency at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. With 12 years of clinical experience, Dr. Cruz brings extensive expertise to the management of complex metabolic conditions.

Dr. Cruz practices at multiple locations throughout Chula Vista, California, and maintains hospital affiliations with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. His clinical focus centers on treating Type 2 diabetes and its complications, with particular expertise in managing diabetes in older adults. He performs comprehensive blood testing to monitor patient health and utilizes advanced treatment options including autoinjector therapies. Dr. Cruz also provides substance use disorder screening as part of his comprehensive patient care approach.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 12 years of experience
  • 48 insurance plans accepted
  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Michael Anthony Cruz has 6 locations

San Ysidro Health

678 Third AveChula Vista, CA 91910
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Chula Vista

525 Third AveChula Vista, CA 91910
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Sharp Rees-Stealy Chula Vista

525 Third Ave Ste 104Chula Vista, CA 91910

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

751 Medical Center CtChula Vista, CA 91911

Sharp Grossmont Hospital

5555 Grossmont Center DrLa Mesa, CA 91942

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

435 H StChula Vista, CA 91910

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Dr. Michael Anthony Cruz, MDDr. Julio Cesar Echegoyen, MDDr. Ahlam Sabri, MDDr. Margaret Ellen Mccracken, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismOphthalmologyInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
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4.8 
12 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish, Tagalog Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Chula Vista , CALa Jolla , CAEl Centro , CASan Diego , CA
Med School: University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine Med School: Univ Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah Fac De Med Et De Pharmacie De Fes
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Anthony Cruz

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Group
  • Community Health Group - Medicaid (Managed)
  • EmblemHealth
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Anthony Cruz has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael Anthony Cruz has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Internal Medicine
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

12 Years Experience

Dr. Michael Anthony 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 Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine in 2014.

NPI Number

Dr. Cruz's NPI number is 1265851133.

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