Expertise in
10
conditions

Dr. Jose B. Cruz-Rodriguez

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
Imperial Valley Family Care Medical Group A P C
516 W Aten Rd, Suite 1, 
Imperial, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
10
conditions
Imperial Valley Family Care Medical Group A P C
516 W Aten Rd, Suite 1, 
Imperial, CA 

Overview

Jose Cruz-Rodriguez is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Imperial, California.

Dr. Cruz-Rodriguez is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Pulmonary Edema, Cardiogenic Shock, and Heart Transplant.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Hospital Affiliations

Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr
El Centro Regional Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Group
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Contra Costa Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Inland Empire Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
LA Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Nippon Life
  • INSURANCE PLAN
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Silversummit Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Sutter Health
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Western Health Advantage
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations

IMPERIAL VALLEY FAMILY CARE MEDICAL GROUP A P C
516 W Aten Rd, Suite 1, Imperial, CA 92251
Other Locations
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

23 Total Publications

Antibody-mediated rejection after heart transplantation: Diagnostic gaps, suboptimal outcomes, and emerging tools.
Antibody-mediated rejection after heart transplantation: Diagnostic gaps, suboptimal outcomes, and emerging tools.
Journal: The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation
Published: June 24, 2026
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Is Dr. Jose B. Cruz-Rodriguez a top-rated expert for Heart Failure?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jose B. Cruz-Rodriguez is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Failure, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Jose B. Cruz-Rodriguez specialize in?

While Dr. Jose B. Cruz-Rodriguez is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Pulmonary Edema. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.

Does Dr. Jose B. Cruz-Rodriguez participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Jose B. Cruz-Rodriguez has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Jose B. Cruz-Rodriguez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Jose B. Cruz-Rodriguez accept my insurance?

Dr. Jose B. Cruz-Rodriguez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 760-355-8300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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