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Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine and Adult Critical Care
University of the Philippines College of Medicine (2000)
Professional interests include: empyema, foreign bodies, beryllium disease, and more.
500 Lilly Road Northeast Suite 110
Olympia, WA 98506

Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD is a pulmonologist in Olympia, WA specializing in adult pulmonology, sleep medicine and adult critical care. He graduated from University of the Philippines College of Medicine in 2000 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD is affiliated with Providence, PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES WASHINGTON and Providence Medical Group - South Puget Sound (Olympia).

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Office Locations

500 Lilly Road Northeast Suite 110
Olympia, WA 98506
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Some issues Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD can help you with:

CPAP Treatment

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment is a medical treatment for people with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea interrupts breathing during sleep, resulting in lapses of oxygen. Lapses of oxygen may in turn lead to severe headaches, heart problems, fatigue, and poor sleep quality. The CPAP device remedies sleep apnea by forcing open the airway with pressurized air, ensuring someone receives enough oxygen while sleeping. The CPAP device is a mask attached to a machine (with a tube) that takes in air from the surrounding room, filters it, and then pressurizes it. The constant flow of pressurized air treats sleep apnea by keeping the tongue and soft palate from obstructing the throat and airway. Benefits of CPAP treatment include:

  • Improved concentration and focus
  • Reduced snoring
  • Lowered risk of heart disease and stroke
  • Improved mental health

In order to receive a CPAP device, patients must receive a prescription from a physician. Some patients may be asked to complete an overnight sleep study known as a titration study. A titration study monitors patients' sleep using a mask attached to a CPAP machine. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway). Once an appropriate CPAP pressure is identified, physicians or sleep technicians may recommend a specific brand or style of device to the patient for long-term use.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Lung Transplant

Patients who have very severe lung disease may need a lung transplant. The diseased lung is entirely removed and replaced with a healthy lung, usually donated by a person who died. Either one or both lungs can be transplanted.

Contrary to popular belief, lung transplant is rarely used to treat lung cancer. It is a more common treatment for patients with other advanced lung diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, sarcoidosis, pulmonary fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Lung transplant is a serious operation and is generally used as a last resort for patients who have only a short time to live without surgery.

During a transplant, an incision is made on the side of the chest (for a single lung) or in the middle (for both lungs). Patients may be hooked up to a heart-lung bypass machine, which will do the work of moving blood and oxygen through the body during the procedure. After the diseased lung is cut away from the main airway and blood vessels, the donor lung is stitched into place. Surgery may take as long as twelve hours, and a hospital stay of two to three weeks after surgery is not uncommon. For the first hours or day after surgery, patients use a ventilator, or a machine to help them breathe. Tubes will be inserted into the chest to help drain excess air and fluid. During recovery, physical therapy and breathing exercises are used to help the new lung work as well as possible.

Lung capacity is carefully monitored for several months after surgery. Patients who have had a transplant will also have to take anti-rejection drugs for the rest of their lives. These drugs stop the body's immune system from attacking the new lung. The main risks after a transplant are infection and rejection (when the immune system attacks the 'foreign' lung). A healthy lifestyle, including maintaining a diet high in vegetables and lean protein, not smoking, and getting enough exercise, is important to keeping the lungs functioning as well as possible. With proper care, many patients can live ten or even twenty years after a lung transplant.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD in 2024

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

pulmonary function test

In 2024, Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD performed more pulmonary function test (PFT) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Top 25%

By Volume:

in-lab polysomnography
sleep study

By Affordability:

home sleep study
type 4 home sleep study

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Washington, Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD performed more in-lab polysomnography (overnight sleep study), and sleep study procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for home sleep study, and type 4 home sleep study 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Olympia, WA during 2012 were inpatient care, hospital care, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 29
aspiration 27
blood draw 153
bronchoscopy 141
doctor visit 1388
hospital care 2527
inpatient care 2527
lab tests 113
minimally invasive procedures 35
nursing home care 106
pleural drainage 27
preventive care 57
pulmonary testing 188
sinus imaging 19
sleep study 77
thoracic (chest) imaging 464
vaccines 57
X-rays 483

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Olympia, WA during 2013 were inpatient care, hospital care, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 29
blood draw 179
bronchoscopy 103
diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 1491
hospital care 1633
inpatient care 1633
lab tests 136
minimally invasive procedures 54
nursing home care 93
pleural drainage 18
preventive care 72
pulmonary testing 216
sinus imaging 40
sleep study 90
thoracic (chest) imaging 425
thoracostomy 18
vaccines 72
X-rays 465

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD.

Gender
Male 528
Female 651
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1000
Black 155
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 454
From 75 to 84 368
85 and over 147
Less than 65 210

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 25
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 51
Diabetes 44
Dementia 16
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Olympia, WA during 2014 were inpatient care, hospital care, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 55
aspiration 29
blood draw 146
bronchoscopy 80
doctor visit 1328
hospital care 2028
inpatient care 2028
lab tests 117
minimally invasive procedures 20
nursing home care 93
pleural drainage 29
preventive care 49
pulmonary testing 262
sinus imaging 22
sleep study 114
thoracic (chest) imaging 299
vaccines 49
X-rays 321

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD.

Gender
Male 552
Female 705
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1077
Black 153
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 531
From 75 to 84 370
85 and over 131
Less than 65 225

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 23
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 50
Diabetes 42
Dementia 16
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Olympia, WA during 2015 were inpatient care, hospital care, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 60
aspiration 41
blood draw 128
bronchoscopy 78
doctor visit 1286
hospital care 1625
inpatient care 1625
lab tests 87
minimally invasive procedures 19
nursing home care 56
pleural drainage 41
preventive care 46
pulmonary testing 191
sinus imaging 34
sleep study 112
thoracic (chest) imaging 310
vaccines 46
X-rays 344

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD.

Gender
Male 956
Female 1106
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1764
Black 252
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 890
From 75 to 84 658
85 and over 192
Less than 65 322

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 40
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 50
Diabetes 45
Dementia 15
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Olympia, WA during 2016 were inpatient care, hospital care, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 71
aspiration 37
blood draw 107
breathing treatment 13
bronchoscopy 56
doctor visit 1176
hospital care 1579
inpatient care 1579
lab tests 78
minimally invasive procedures 15
nursing home care 49
pleural drainage 37
preventive care 38
pulmonary testing 156
sinus imaging 16
sleep study 138
thoracic (chest) imaging 165
vaccines 38
X-rays 181

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD.

Gender
Male 494
Female 542
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 890
Black 124
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 441
From 75 to 84 330
85 and over 114
Less than 65 151

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 60
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 53
Diabetes 44
Dementia 16
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Olympia, WA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 38
blood draw 37
bronchoscopy 17
doctor visit 691
hospital care 579
inpatient care 579
lab tests 21
nursing home care 13
pulmonary testing 176
sleep study 78
thoracic (chest) imaging 94
X-rays 94

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD.

Gender
Male 380
Female 409
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 695
Black 67
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 337
From 75 to 84 254
85 and over 72
Less than 65 126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 26
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 49
Diabetes 44
Dementia 14
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Olympia, WA during 2018 were pulmonary testing, sleep study, airway management and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 63
bronchoscopy 18
doctor visit 597
hospital care 59
inpatient care 59
pulmonary testing 299
sleep study 151

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD.

Gender
Male 279
Female 295
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 513
Black 11
Hispanic 0
Asian 11
Other 0
Native American 20
Age
From 65 to 74 258
From 75 to 84 170
85 and over 51
Less than 65 95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD in 2018

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 48
Diabetes 40
Dementia 9
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Olympia, WA during 2019 were pulmonary testing, sleep study, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 42
bronchoscopy 14
catheterization 14
doctor visit 698
hospital care 91
inpatient care 91
pulmonary testing 391
sleep study 123

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD.

Gender
Male 332
Female 339
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 600
Black 14
Hispanic 18
Asian 13
Other 15
Native American 11
Age
From 65 to 74 287
From 75 to 84 229
85 and over 63
Less than 65 92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD in 2019

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 48
Diabetes 37
Dementia 11
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Olympia, WA during 2020 were pulmonary testing, sleep study, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 23
bronchoscopy 15
doctor visit 585
hospital care 74
inpatient care 74
pulmonary testing 278
sleep study 78
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD.

Gender
Male 322
Female 297
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 557
Black 16
Hispanic 0
Asian 12
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 285
From 75 to 84 200
85 and over 56
Less than 65 78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD in 2020

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 45
Diabetes 38
Dementia 12
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Olympia, WA during 2021 were pulmonary testing, sleep study, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 18
doctor visit 726
hospital care 70
inpatient care 70
pulmonary testing 376
sleep study 74

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD.

Gender
Male 318
Female 348
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 602
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 17
Other 18
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 324
From 75 to 84 216
85 and over 54
Less than 65 72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD in 2021

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 47
Diabetes 35
Dementia 9
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Olympia, WA during 2022 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 29
bronchoscopy 17
doctor visit 660
hospital care 128
inpatient care 128
pulmonary testing 501
sleep study 89

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD.

Gender
Male 339
Female 374
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 633
Black 12
Hispanic 15
Asian 19
Other 22
Native American 12
Age
From 65 to 74 322
From 75 to 84 239
85 and over 81
Less than 65 71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD in 2022

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 31
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 53
Diabetes 34
Dementia 7
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Olympia, WA during 2023 were pulmonary testing, sleep study, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 57
doctor visit 721
hospital care 69
inpatient care 69
pulmonary testing 471
sleep study 181

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD.

Gender
Male 362
Female 386
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 667
Black 11
Hispanic 16
Asian 17
Other 22
Native American 15
Age
From 65 to 74 329
From 75 to 84 288
85 and over 67
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD in 2023

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 30
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 48
Diabetes 33
Dementia 8
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Olympia, WA during 2024 were pulmonary testing, sleep study, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 44
doctor visit 626
hospital care 72
inpatient care 72
pulmonary testing 412
sleep study 136

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD.

Gender
Male 328
Female 351
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 606
Black 11
Hispanic 17
Asian 12
Other 21
Native American 12
Age
From 65 to 74 293
From 75 to 84 260
85 and over 73
Less than 65 53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD in 2024

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 28
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 53
Diabetes 34
Dementia 8
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Olympia, WA were inpatient care, hospital care, X-rays and pulmonary testing.

airway management 42
aspiration 33
blood draw 125
bronchoscopy 53
catheterization 14
diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 921
hospital care 810
inpatient care 810
lab tests 92
minimally invasive procedures 28
nursing home care 68
pleural drainage 30
preventive care 52
pulmonary testing 301
sinus imaging 26
sleep study 110
thoracic (chest) imaging 292
thoracostomy 18
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 12
vaccines 52
X-rays 314

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD.

Gender
Male 399
Female 446
Ethnicity
Black / African American 63
Asian / Pacific Islander 7
Non-Hispanic White 738
Hispanic 6
Native American / Alaskan Native 5
Other 9
Age
85 and over 84
75 to 84 275
Less than 65 119
65 to 74 365

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 22
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 45
Diabetes 36
Atrial Fibrillation 20
Cancer 14
Dementia 10

Education & Training

Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD graduated from University of the Philippines College of Medicine in 2000. He completed residency at Mount Sinai St Lukes Department of Int Medical Residencies. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: University of the Philippines College of Medicine (2000)

Residency: Mount Sinai St Lukes Department of Int Medical Residencies (2005)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Washington

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, HealthSpring, HealthSmart PPO, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, United Healthcare, Aetna, Medicaid, Humana, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, Kaiser Permanente, Aetna Medicare PPO, Managed Health Network (MHN), South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency, Naphcare, Carelon PPO, State of Washington Department of Corrections, Premera, Evernorth PPO, Thurston County Corrections, Health Net Tricare, First Choice PPO, Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO and Pacific Medical Center TRICARE.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana PPO
Aetna PPO
CIGNA PPO
HealthSpring
HealthSmart PPO
Medicare Advantage
TriWest
United Healthcare
Aetna
Medicaid
Humana
United Healthcare Medicaid
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)
Providence
Humana HMO
First Health
Kaiser Permanente
Aetna Medicare PPO
Managed Health Network (MHN)
South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency
Naphcare
Carelon PPO
State of Washington Department of Corrections
Premera
Evernorth PPO
Thurston County Corrections
Health Net Tricare
First Choice PPO
Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO
Pacific Medical Center TRICARE

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 909 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Olympia, WA. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-10
Patient verified via Press Ganey
This was my first time seeing Dr Cruz, he didn't have all my records because my previous provider at the Everett Clinic didn't provide him with everything he asked for. I usually see a Sleep Medicine doctor once a year for a routine checkup and this was my first appointment here because I just moved down here two years ago and my virtual appointment at the Everett Clinic didn't work very well. I am very happy with all the providers I have met at Providence, no problems here what so ever. The only drawback is it took quite awhile to get an appointment because you have to book it our so far in advance but that said, the quality of care I got from Dr Cruz was much better that what I got in the past.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-07-28
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Have been seeing this provider for 5 years following a serious hospitalization for sepsis pneumonia Initially when we were new to each other I felt communication could have been better but now after 5 years of building a great doctor patient relationship I have only very positive feedback regarding this provider. He is knowledgeable current in his field . Offers options to patient regarding treatments and also gives best advice. Seems to remember my backstory and condition without having to dig through too much of my chart. One of the best doctors I've had In my life. He is personable, warm and very smart.
Overall Rating: 4.0 2025-12-15
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Because of a strong fam history of heart disease and my shortness of breath, I asked 3 of my providers inc Dr Cruz to refer me to cardiology. They all refused citing my blood tests and stress test. I felt so strong about this that I told my spouse if I died of a heart attack, sue my drs for every penny you can. Dr Cruz said there wasn't any more he could do and that I should be referred to cardiology. I wanted to say No Duh. I was finally referred the first week of April 2025 and had a Cabbage that same month. I am feeling wonderful now.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-24
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The most efficient medical office experience I've ever had! Arrived 30 minutes before appt as requested, barely sat down before I was called back by the tech for preliminary check-in, Dr came in about 1 minute after my scheduled appt time, spent about 40 minutes in intense conversation about his diagnosis and Rxs he was recommending, and why. The checkout receptionist clearly explained the tests I will be taking soon, and printed out all the paperwork to avoid any confusion for me.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-10
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This was my second visit with Dr. Cruz. He has really explained to me about my COPD - he had ordered lots of tests, and also changed my medication. I was in to take a walking test - and go over results of the other tests and also to discuss my new med. I will continue to see Dr. Cruz. As far as recommending him - the reason I rated a 5 is because I wouldn't go to someone and say - you need to see Dr. Cruz - but I would relay my experiences with him
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-05-06
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Staff called me months ago for a sleep study. I explained I had been referred for a lung consult. The continued to call about the sleep consult. I finally quit answering their calls and asked my oncologist to do another referral. This time it worked. I just loved Dr Cruz. Very personable and Inspired my confidence in him. He gave me information I didn't have and I feel we will be able to work well together throughout my COPD journey.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-07
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Dr Cruz is one of the female doctors I actually feel comfortable around enough to talk about my ailments with. I tend to shut up around males because they make me feel uncomfortable and like I don't have the knowledge of a man. But I was at ease talking to Dr Cruz about my pneumonia and how I was still having problems breathing. And I've always felt at ease where I could actually tell the truth to Dr Cruz
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-09-24
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Dr. Cruz was an excellent doctor. I like the fact that he listened to everything that I said and all of my concerns Dr. Cruz had an action plan to fix or curb the issues that I was having. I would recommend him to any person, his kindness, his friendliness, and his ability to make a person feel at ease, and comfortable is an excellent quality that he exudes. Dr. Cruz is an excellent doctor!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-16
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All my questions were answered fully. I haven't had the x-ray yet, so I left the so follow-up question blank.Everyone at this office is helpful & friendly. I only see Dr. Cruz yearly for my annual CPAP check up but I am always amazed at how he reviews my chart in advance & is up to date about other related health issues like heart, etc. I'm grateful to get such good care. Thank you.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-11
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We (my husband wanted to be present during the appointment) got such a relief after Dr. Cruz explained the health issues I had. It was very detailed, very informative, and educational conversation ...We also thought Dr. Cruz was extremely knowledgeable, intelligent, and very patient Doctor. We believe we are very lucky that my appointment had been scheduled with Dr. Cruz. Thank you!

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. $521 BREO
$235 		ANORO
$166 		NUCALA
$63 		TRELEGY ELLIPTA
$38 		INCRUSE
$18
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. $367 OPSUMIT MACITENTAN
$284 		VENTAVIS ILOPROST
$83
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $357 SYMBICORT
$296 		BEVESPI AEROSPHERE
$36 		DALIRESP
$24
Genentech USA, Inc. $352 Esbriet
$342 		XOLAIR
$10
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. $307 Brovana
$200 		Lonhala Magnair
$96 		Alvesco
$11
Other $1,703 superDimension
$143 		OFEV
$105 		Interventional Lung Solutions
$98 		Prolastin-C
$80 		DUPIXENT
$74 		Other
$1,202
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $3,582
Education $25

Biography

Dr. Raul Manuel Cruz practices adult critical care, sleep medicine, and adult pulmonology. These areas are among his clinical interests: airway obstruction, paralysis, and tracheal stenosis. Dr. Cruz has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including HealthSmart, Coventry, and CIGNA Plans. Dr. Cruz studied medicine at the University of the Philippines College of Medicine. He is affiliated with Providence St. Peter Hospital. According to Providence, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Olympia, WA.

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