
Overview
Lucas Cruz, MD, specializes in Pulmonary Care at MercyOne Des Moines Pulmonary and Critical Care in Des Moines, Iowa.
Dr. Cruz is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Gastrostomy.
Dr. Cruz is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
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- HMO
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE PDP
- EPO
- HMO
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- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
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- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
Locations
411 Laurel St., Suite A120, Des Moines, IA 50314
300 N 4th Ave E., Suite 222, Newton, IA 50208
MercyOne Des Moines Pulmonary & Critical Care
Neil Horning, MD, specializes in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at MercyOne Des Moines Pulmonary & Critical Care in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Horning is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma, Pleurisy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Horning is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne Des Moines Pulmonary & Critical Care
Maxwell Cosmic, MD, specializes in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at MercyOne Des Moines Pulmonary & Critical Care. Dr. Cosmic is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pleural Effusion, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cosmic is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne Des Moines Pulmonary & Critical Care
Bryon Johnson, DO, specializes in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at MercyOne Des Moines Pulmonary & Critical Care in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Johnson is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lucas S. Cruz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lucas S. Cruz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lucas S. Cruz by calling their office at 515-643-7900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lucas S. Cruz a top-rated expert for Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lucas S. Cruz is classified as an Advanced expert for Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, 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. Lucas S. Cruz specialize in?
While Dr. Lucas S. Cruz is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Lung Metastases. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Lucas S. Cruz accept my insurance?
Dr. Lucas S. Cruz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-643-7900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- AsthmaDr. Cruz isAdvanced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Cruz isAdvanced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Lung MetastasesDr. Cruz isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Lung NodulesDr. Cruz isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Cruz isAdvanced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Cruz isAdvanced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- PneumoniaDr. Cruz isAdvanced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Cruz isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
- Respiratory AcidosisDr. Cruz isAdvanced. Learn about Respiratory Acidosis.
- Saddle Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Cruz isAdvanced. Learn about Saddle Pulmonary Embolism.
- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- BronchiectasisDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Bronchiolitis ObliteransDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiolitis Obliterans.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- BullaeDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Cholesterol PneumoniaDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Cholesterol Pneumonia.
- Collapsed LungDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- EmphysemaDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EmpyemaDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- GastrostomyDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Grass AllergyDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Grass Allergy.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Hypovolemic ShockDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Hypovolemic Shock.
- Industrial BronchitisDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Industrial Bronchitis.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Legionnaire DiseaseDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Legionnaire Disease.
- Liver FailureDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Long Haul COVIDDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Long Haul COVID.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- NeurosarcoidosisDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Neurosarcoidosis.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Parapneumonic Pleural EffusionDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion.
- PneumomediastinumDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Pneumomediastinum.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Respiratory AlkalosisDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Respiratory Alkalosis.
- SarcoidosisDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Sarcoidosis.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Subcutaneous EmphysemaDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Subcutaneous Emphysema.
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).


