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Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez, MD

Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez, MD

Venice, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gonzalez, Neurologist in Venice, FL?

    Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Venice, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Gonzalez completed his residency at Georgetown University School of Medicine,Washington, Dc, United States. Dr. Gonzalez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gonzalez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gonzalez’s office at (941) 906-7155.

    Where did Dr. Gonzalez go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Georgetown University School of Medicine,Washington, Dc, United States

    • Residency: Georgetown University School of Medicine,Washington, Dc, United States

    Is Dr. Gonzalez board certified as a Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Gonzalez speak?

    Dr. Gonzalez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Gonzalez typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Gonzalez 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. Gonzalez. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
    • Early Parkinson's
    • Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
    • Stable Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans
    • Fluctuating Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods
    • Variable Parkinson's Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20: Parkinson's disease
    • G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Other Types of Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease
    • Atypical Alzheimer's
    • Rare Alzheimer's

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
    • G308: Other Alzheimer's disease

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Gonzalez typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Gonzalez 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. Gonzalez. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
    • Botox for Salivary Glands
    • Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
    • Parotid Gland Nerve Block
    • Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Does Dr. Gonzalez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gonzalez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (941) 906-7155 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gonzalez accept in Venice, FL?

    Dr. Gonzalez in Venice, FL 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 Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Gonzalez's office located?

    Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez's Primary Practice

    1499 E Venice Ave Unit A

    Venice, FL 34292

    (941) 906-7155

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    Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez's Practice 2

    109 Laurel Rd E

    Nokomis, FL 34275

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    Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez's Practice 3

    3260 Lake Pointe Blvd

    Sarasota, FL 34231

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    What is Dr. Gonzalez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Gonzalez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063678035.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gonzalez?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gonzalez

    What is Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez's specialty?

    Dr. Gonzalez is a Neurologist near Venice, FL.

    What does a Neurologist do?

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

    Is this Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gonzalez is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Hca Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital 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

    When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Ricardo Gonzalez accepting new patients in Venice, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gonzalez's office at (941) 906-7155 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ricardo Gonzalez?

    Please contact Dr. Gonzalez's office at (941) 906-7155 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez have?

    Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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