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Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD

(Dr. Jose Cruzzavala, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Cardiothoracic Surgery

Autonomous University of Tamaulipas

1224 3rd Street Suite 1
Corpus Christi, TX 78404

(361) 854-0201

Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Corpus Christi, TX specializing in cardiothoracic surgery. He graduated from Autonomous University of Tamaulipas. Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Health and J MARK MORALES MD PA.

Office Locations

CHRISTUS Health

1224 3rd Street Suite 1
Corpus Christi, TX 78404

(361) 854-0201

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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:

inpatient hospital care

In 2013, Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Corpus Christi, TX during 2013 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	47
cardiac procedures	94
doctor visit	30
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
open surgery	94
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	94

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	50

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD treated during 2013 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Corpus Christi, TX during 2014 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	51
cardiac procedures	126
doctor visit	63
hospital care	45
inpatient care	45
open surgery	102
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	102

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD treated during 2014 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	44
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Corpus Christi, TX during 2015 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	43
cardiac procedures	86
doctor visit	60
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32
open surgery	86
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	86

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	104

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD treated during 2015 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Corpus Christi, TX during 2016 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	33
cardiac procedures	66
doctor visit	36
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24
open surgery	66
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	66

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	28

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD treated during 2016 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	45
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	52
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Corpus Christi, TX during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	102
inpatient care	102

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD in 2023

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	75
Dementia	22
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Corpus Christi, TX were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

bypass surgery	43
cardiac procedures	93
doctor visit	47
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46
open surgery	87
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	87

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	25
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	50

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	18
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	50
Atrial Fibrillation	25
Cancer	8
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD graduated from Autonomous University of Tamaulipas. He completed residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He is certified by the Certification: American Board of Thoracic Surgery and has a state license in West Virginia.

Medical School: Autonomous University of Tamaulipas

Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital

Board Certification: Certification: American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Licensed In: West Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jose Luis Cruzzavala, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CHRISTUS Health

J MARK MORALES MD PA

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$220 RIBFIX BLU ADVANTAGE $145	Thoracic $75
Thoratec Corporation	$175 CentriMag $175
ABIOMED	$140 Impella $140
CorMatrix Cardiovascular Inc.	$129 ECM Patch $129
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$114 INSPIRIS RESILIA aortic valve $114
Other	$597 Cardiovascular $89	TMR $84	All Sorin HV $61	Microfixation-Thoracic $60	LifeVest $56	Other $247

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,201
Travel and Lodging	$175

Biography

Dr. Jose Cruzzavala works as a cardiothoracic surgery. Before completing his residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital, Berkshire Medical Center, and a hospital affiliated with West Virginia University, Dr. Cruzzavala attended medical school at Autonomous University of Tamaulipas. He is professionally affiliated with CHRISTUS Health.

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