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Dr. Alex Cruz, MD

(190 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine

1004 W 32nd Street Suite 200
Austin, TX 78705

(512) 324-3580

Dr. Alex Cruz, MD is a spine surgeon in Austin, TX specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine. Dr. Alex Cruz, MD is affiliated with Ascension, Dell Seton Medical Center, The University of Texas (UT) System, SETON FAMILY OF DOCTORS, Ascension Seton Hays, Ascension Texas Spine and Scoliosis, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, ORTHOLONESTAR PLLC, Ascension Seton Williamson and Ascension Seton Northwest.

Office Locations

1004 W 32nd Street Suite 200
Austin, TX 78705

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201 University Oaks Boulevard Suite 1260 Ascension Texas Spine and Scoliosis
Round Rock, TX 78665

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4700 Campus Village Drive Suite 100
Round Rock, TX 78665

(512) 431-1998

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4700 Seton Center Parkway Suite 200
Austin, TX 78759

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911 W 38th Street Suite 300
Austin, TX 78705

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Alex Cruz, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

By Affordability:

lumbar decompression

spinal decompression

spinal decompression surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Alex Cruz, MD performed more spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for lumbar decompression, spinal decompression, and spinal decompression surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

spine X-ray

By Affordability:

decompressive laminectomy

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

facetectomy

foraminotomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

lumbar laminectomy

minimally invasive spine surgery

spinal instrumentation

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Alex Cruz, MD performed more spine X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for decompressive laminectomy, decompressive lumbar laminectomy, facetectomy, foraminotomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, lumbar laminectomy, minimally invasive spine surgery, and spinal instrumentation (e.g. rods/screws/metal plates) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alex Cruz, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Austin, TX during 2020 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex Cruz, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex Cruz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex Cruz, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alex Cruz, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alex Cruz, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Austin, TX during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex Cruz, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	99
nerve procedures	15
spinal procedures	50
X-rays	35

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex Cruz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex Cruz, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alex Cruz, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alex Cruz, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Austin, TX during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex Cruz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	27
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	730
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	26
injections	27
inpatient care	26
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	38
nerve procedures	30
open surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	12
spinal procedures	374
X-rays	287

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex Cruz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	378
Black	27
Hispanic	37
Asian	12
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	62
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex Cruz, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alex Cruz, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alex Cruz, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Austin, TX during 2023 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex Cruz, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
aspiration	16
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	551
hospital care	14
injections	16
inpatient care	14
minimally invasive procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	38
nerve procedures	24
pelvic imaging	12
spinal procedures	329
X-rays	241

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex Cruz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	307
Black	11
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	39
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex Cruz, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alex Cruz, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex Cruz, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alex Cruz, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Austin, TX were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and aspiration.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
aspiration	21
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	460
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	20
injections	21
inpatient care	20
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	38
nerve procedures	20
open surgery	12
pelvic imaging	12
reconstructive surgery	12
spinal procedures	191
X-rays	187

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex Cruz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	193
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	16
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	72
85 and over	25
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	128

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex Cruz, MD From 2020 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alex Cruz, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	7
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Alex Cruz, MD graduated from University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alex Cruz, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ascension

Dell Seton Medical Center

The University of Texas (UT) System

SETON FAMILY OF DOCTORS

Ascension Seton Hays

Ascension Texas Spine and Scoliosis

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

ORTHOLONESTAR PLLC

Ascension Seton Williamson

Ascension Seton Northwest

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Alex Cruz, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 190 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alex Cruz, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Austin, TX.

4.9

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alex Cruz, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$7,023 UNID_PASS $3,809	CATALYFT PL EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SYSTEM $673	STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM $592	MAZOR X SYSTEM $576	ANTERALIGN SPINAL SYSTEM WITH TITAN NANOLOCK SURFACE TECHNOLOGY $543	Other $831
Spineart USA Inc	$4,424 Scarlet AL-T $238	Perla TL $216	$3,970
Abbott Laboratories	$4,227 PROCLAIM $3,174	ETERNA $489	Octrode $290	Penta $274
4WEB, Inc.	$1,891 SPINE TRUSS SYSTEM $1,891
Stryker Corporation	$1,187 CASCADIA Interbody System $569	Insignia $146	CHESAPEAKE STABILIZATION SYSTEM $128	CAPRI Corpectomy Cage System $125	EVEREST Spinal System $104	Other $115
Other	$1,012 HA MINUTEMAN G3-R $528	Teligen $126	Dark Star $117	Vivigen MIS Delivery System $37	VYEPTI $21	Other $182

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$13,587
Travel and Lodging	$6,177

Biography

Dr. Alex Cruz is a specialist in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Austin, TX and Round Rock, TX. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He attended the University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine for residency. Dr. Cruz is professionally affiliated with Dell Seton Medical Center.