Summary

Dr. Raul Manuel Cruz is a pulmonologist who specializes in critical care medicine and sleep medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at Mount Sinai St. Luke's Department of Internal Medical Residencies in 2005. Dr. Cruz furthered his training with a fellowship in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine at Mount Sinai St. Luke's and Mount Sinai West, completing the program in 2008. With 26 years of experience in medicine, he provides care in English.

Dr. Cruz practices at Providence South Sound Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine in Olympia, Washington, and maintains hospital privileges at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. He focuses on treating patients with pulmonary nodules, chronic lung disease, and COPD. His expertise includes performing CT scans of the chest and pulmonary function testing to help diagnose and monitor respiratory conditions. Patients rate Dr. Cruz highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.9 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 26 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Mount Sinai St Lukes and MS West Pulmonary CC and Sleep Medical Fellowship
  • 452 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 4 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

    • Vitals Preferred Provider Award
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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Olympia , WAAnchorage , AKLakewood , WATacoma , WA
Med School: University of the Philippines College of Medicine Med School: Univ Wien Med Fak Austria Med School: Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Carol Davila Med School: University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Carelon PPO
  • Coordinated Care Medicaid
  • Evernorth PPO
  • First Choice PPO
  • First Health-Coventry PPO
  • HCSC HealthSpring Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Health Net Tricare
  • Health Smart PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana HMO
  • Humana PPO
  • Kaiser
  • Managed Health Network Medicare Advantage
  • Molina Medicare Advantage
  • Molina Medicare Medicaid
  • Naphcare
  • Premera Medicare Advantage
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington PPO
  • South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency
  • State Of Washington Department Of Corrections
  • Thurston County Corrections
  • United Behavioral Health Medicaid* * Medicaid product only for Idaho
  • United Behavioral Health PPO
  • United Healthcare Medicaid
  • Wellpoint Medicare Advantage
  • Wellpoint Medicare Advantage Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Critical Care Specialist
  • Insomnia
  • Pulmonologist
  • Sleep Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz holds an active medical license in the state of Washington.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Mount Sinai St Lukes and MS West Pulmonary CC and Sleep Medical Fellowship in 2008.

Residency

Completed their residency at Mount Sinai St Lukes Department of Int Medical Residencies in 2005.

Medical School

Graduated from University of the Philippines College of Medicine in 2000.

NPI Number

Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz's NPI number is 1689843492.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Raul Manuel Cruz?
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Does Raul Manuel Cruz accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Raul Manuel Cruz has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Raul Manuel Cruz's office located?
Raul Manuel Cruz's office is located at 500 Lilly Rd NE Ste 204, Olympia, WA, 98506.
What languages does Raul Manuel Cruz speak?
Raul Manuel Cruz speaks English.
Which hospitals is Raul Manuel Cruz affiliated with?
Raul Manuel Cruz is affiliated with Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

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