Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Olympia, WA with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE, SLEEP MEDICINE
Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz, M.D. has been part of the Olympia medical community since 2008 in group practice. With 26+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Olympia area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
500 Lilly Rd Ne Ste 201, Olympia, WA 98506-5197
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better37.5%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-45.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
748
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
440
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,197
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.96M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$142 received from industry
6 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · May 3, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Mailing address
Po Box 3360, Portland, OR 97208-3360
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Olympia required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz
NPI records show Dr. Cruz as active with telehealth listed in Olympia, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (360) 413-8272.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Raul Manuel Buenaflor Cruz
Practice Location
500 Lilly Rd Ne Ste 201, Olympia, WA 98506-5197
Mailing Address
Po Box 3360, Portland, OR 97208-3360
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