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Old 08-27-2013, 10:23 AM
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Does anyone know of a local doctor who will take a patient with no insurance for anything but emergencies? This patient is not a US resident and only has (very good) medical insurance for emergencies, but not doctor visits, so will pay cash.
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Old 08-27-2013, 11:02 AM
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Why would a doctor not take cash?
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Old 08-27-2013, 11:11 AM
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Dr. Martinez-Cruz excepts patients without insurance and charges a flat fee of $50.00 for an office visit, he is an Internist. His office is in the Dana Building behind Bonefish Grill.
352-750-6650
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Thank you Halle! Just the information we wanted.
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Old 08-27-2013, 11:36 AM
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Langley Health Services provides primary care, radiology, podiatry, mental health and walk in care for self pay patients on a sliding scale. Their office is in Sumterville which is about a 20 min ride south of Brownville.
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Dr. Martinez-Cruz excepts patients without insurance and charges a flat fee of $50.00 for an office visit, he is an Internist. His office is in the Dana Building behind Bonefish Grill.
352-750-6650
Free advertisement for the Dr.... wonderful!!!
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I think most Doctors will take cash and have heard in the future they may ONLY take on patients with cash. Don't think they will have a problem
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An appointment has been made with Dr. Martinez-Cruz. Thanks for the replies.
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I think Dr.Martinez Cruz has retired or no longer has a practice. That is what came up with health grades.
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Is it Diaz or Cruz and is either one retired or actually taking appointments? I'm so confused
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Old 09-05-2013, 06:37 PM
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Had an appt. with Dr. Martinez Cruz yesterday and have another next week.
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OK, keep us updated.
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Dr. Cruz is indeed practicing in the Dana Building. There is an ad in today's paper. If anyone has had any dealings with him, please let me know. I have been to him a few times but something does not feel right. He was fired from his last practice????
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I would like to hear others' opinions are of Dr. Martinez-Cruz.
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We are very happy w him so far.
He is knowledgeable, patient, listens.
I don't know why he left his previous office.
Personality conflicts?
Long commute for the dr?
There could be many reasons.
We are happy w him so far and plan to continue going there.
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