Doctor Profile

Cancer Care · Hematology/Oncology

Jose Cruz

DO · Hematology/Oncology · University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med
2717 W MICHAELANGELO DR
SUITE 200
Edinburg, TX 78539
✓ Accepts Medicare 💻 Offers Telehealth 🎓 12 Years Practicing
215
Medicare Patients / yr
7
Procedures Billed
12
Years Practicing
2
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Cruz

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Texas, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Cruz is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 78539, TX — the Hematology/Oncology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (956) 362-2250 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Cruz Does

Dr. Cruz served 215 Medicare patients across 386 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 83% below the average Hematology/Oncology in Texas (1,238 patients across 530 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes (99215)16658
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)9455
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)4330
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes (99443)2516
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes (99205)2222

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Cruz billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Cruz is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance

Edinburg, TX
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Starr County Memorial Hospital

Rio Grande City, TX
Rating not available

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Cruz practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Cruz offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 2717 W MICHAELANGELO DR, SUITE 200, Edinburg, TX 78539
Phone: (956) 362-2250

Area Safety Grade

D-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

25 min

Average commute time in this zip · 86% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

73.0091

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Cancer Care Doctors near 78539, TX

If Dr. Cruz isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest cancer care doctors near 78539, TX:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Oscar J. GarciaRadiation Oncology3061.3 mi
Relindis N. Azenwi FruHematology/Oncology1702.9 mi
Carlo S. Briones ChavezHematology/Oncology3.1 mi
Paul Y. HoloyeHematology/Oncology3.1 mi
Eugenio G. GalindoHematology/Oncology1.0K3.1 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Cruz takes three steps:

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Jose Cruz: Common Questions

Does Dr. Cruz accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Cruz is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Cruz depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 78539, TX →
Where is Dr. Cruz's office?
Dr. Cruz practices at 2717 W MICHAELANGELO DR, SUITE 200, Edinburg, TX 78539. Phone: (956) 362-2250.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Cruz accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (956) 362-2250 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 78539, TX to see available options.
Does Dr. Cruz offer telehealth visits?
Dr. Cruz is registered with Medicare as offering telehealth services. Most Medicare Advantage plans cover telehealth visits at the same or similar cost as in-person visits. Check broadband availability in your area to ensure reliable connectivity for video visits.
How experienced is Dr. Cruz?
Dr. Cruz graduated in 2014 and has been practicing for approximately 12 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Cruz treated 215 Medicare patients across 7 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Cruz is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (956) 362-2250 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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