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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gonsalves, Anesthesiologist in Escondido, CA?
Dr. Gary Gonsalves, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Escondido, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Gonsalves completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Anesthesiology. Dr. Gonsalves is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gonsalves’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gonsalves’s office at (760) 739-3000.
Where did Dr. Gonsalves go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Anesthesiology
Medical School: University of Az Collage of Medicine
Is Dr. Gonsalves board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Gary Gonsalves, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Gonsalves speak?
Dr. Gonsalves and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Gonsalves typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Gonsalves diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Gonsalves. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
ICD-10 Codes:
- H269: Unspecified cataract
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
- Cesarean Delivery
- Prior Cesarean Section
- Uterine Scar from C-section
- C-section History in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Stones
- Gallstones
- Choledocholithiasis
- Biliary duct calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Gonsalves typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Gonsalves performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Gonsalves. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Gonsalves accept my insurance?
Dr. Gonsalves accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 739-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gonsalves accept in Escondido, CA?
Dr. Gonsalves in Escondido, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthRight Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gonsalves' office located?
What is Dr. Gonsalves's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gonsalves's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720099823.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gonsalves?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gonsalves
What is Dr. Gary Gonsalves's specialty?
Dr. Gonsalves is a Anesthesiologist near Escondido, CA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Gary Gonsalves affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gonsalves is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Poway which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Gary Gonsalves accepting new patients in Escondido, CA?
Yes, Dr. Gary Gonsalves is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gary Gonsalves offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gonsalves's office at (760) 739-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gary Gonsalves?
Please contact Dr. Gonsalves's office at (760) 739-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gary Gonsalves have?
Dr. Gary Gonsalves is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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