Summary

Dr. Richard Cruz earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from Weill Cornell Medical College located in New York, NY. He then completed an emergency medicine residency at Charity Hospital and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Dr. Cruz’s areas of expertise are medical Spanish, airway management, online medical control, bedside ultrasound, and trauma.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 14 years of experience
  • 16 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. Richard W Cruz

2700 Napoleon AveNew Orleans, LA 70115

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Emergency MedicineEmergency MedicineEmergency MedicineEmergency Medicine
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4.2 
14 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish
New Orleans , LANew Orleans , LAWashington , DCNew Orleans , LA
Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard W Cruz

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • CHAMPVA
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • Priority Health
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard W Cruz has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard W Cruz has the following area of expertise

  • Emergency Medicine Specialist

Certifications, License, & Education

14 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans2016

Internship

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans2013

Medical School

Weill Cornell Medical CollegeGraduated in 2012
Cornell University Medical CollegeGraduated in 2012

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Richard Cruz's office located?
Dr. Richard Cruz's office is located at 2700 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA, 70115.
Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Cruz affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Cruz is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center.
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Does Dr. Richard Cruz accept my insurance?
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