Summary

Dr. Nestor Santacruz is an internal medicine physician who specializes in nephrology, bringing over five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Nacional De Asuncion Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency training at Eastern Virginia Medical School. With 55 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Santacruz has developed extensive knowledge in managing complex internal medicine conditions and kidney-related disorders. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling him to serve diverse patient populations effectively.

Dr. Santacruz maintains affiliations with Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital and practices at multiple locations throughout Norfolk, Virginia, including Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Sentara Leigh Hospital. His clinical expertise includes treating high blood pressure and managing hypertensive emergencies. He also provides breast cancer screening services and performs specialized imaging procedures like mammograms. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.0 based on their care experiences.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 55 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
  • 9 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Dr. Nestor Daniel Santacruz has 3 locations

Roosevelt Family Medicine

2203 E Little Creek RdNorfolk, VA 23518
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

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

600 Gresham DrNorfolk, VA 23507

Sentara Leigh Hospital

830 Kempsville RdNorfolk, VA 23502

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55 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu Speaks English
Norfolk , VAFairfax , VAChantilly , VAFairfax , VA
Med School: Universidad Nacional De Asuncion Facultad De Medicina Med School: Gandhi Medical College Secunderabad Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Nestor Daniel Santacruz

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - DSNP
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optima Health
  • Optima Health - PPO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Nestor Daniel Santacruz has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Nestor Daniel Santacruz has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases (GI Diseases)
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heartburn
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • Immunization
  • Kidney Disease
  • Lung Diseases
  • Nephrology
  • Obesity
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

55 Years Experience

Dr. Nestor Daniel Santacruz holds an active medical license in the state of Virginia.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Nacional De Asuncion Facultad De Medicina in 1971.

NPI Number

Dr. Santacruz's NPI number is 1194728923.

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