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Who is Dr. Gonzalez, Surgical Oncologist in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Tampa, FL. Dr. Gonzalez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gonzalez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gonzalez’s office at (813) 745-6161.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Gonzalez?
Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgical Oncologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Gonzalez empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Head & Neck Cancer & Surgery, Melanoma, Sarcoma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Tampa/FL community, Dr. Gonzalez is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
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 Dr. Gonzalez treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Cancer
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Malignant Soft Tissue Tumor
- Connective Tissue Cancer
- Soft Tissue Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C499: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue, unspecified
- C495: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of pelvis
- C493: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of thorax
- C4921: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of right lower limb, including hip
- C494: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of abdomen
Also known as:
- Melanoma of the Trunk
- Melanoma of Scalp or Neck
- Melanoma
- Melanoma of Left Arm or Shoulder
- Malignant Melanoma of Body
- Skin Cancer on Torso
- Scalp Melanoma
- Neck Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Scalp
- Skin Cancer of Neck
- Malignant Melanoma
- Skin Cancer (Melanoma)
- Cutaneous Melanoma
- Black Skin Cancer
- Left Arm Melanoma
- Left Shoulder Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Left Arm
- Left Upper Limb Melanoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk
- C434: Malignant melanoma of scalp and neck
- C439: Malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified
- C4362: Malignant melanoma of left upper limb, including shoulder
Also known as:
- Retroperitoneal Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
- Cancer
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
- Retroperitoneal Tumor
- Malignant Retroperitoneal Neoplasm
- Abdominal Cancer
- GIST
- GI stromal tumor
- Stomach and bowel tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C480: Malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum
- C49A0: Gastrointestinal stromal tumor, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Stomach Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
- GIST of stomach
- Gastric GIST
- Stomach tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C49A2: Gastrointestinal stromal tumor of stomach
Also known as:
- Cancer Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Cancer
- Post-cancer surgery care
- Oncology aftercare
- Cancer recovery follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Soft Tissue Cancer of Head, Face, or Neck
- Cancer
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Head and Neck Sarcoma
- Facial Soft Tissue Cancer
- Neck Soft Tissue Tumor
- Head Soft Tissue Malignancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- C490: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of head, face and neck
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Abdominal or Pelvic Swelling, Mass, or Lump
- Belly lump
- Pelvic mass
- Abdominal swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1900: Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Trunk Lump or Swelling
- Body Mass
- Torso Lump
- Trunk Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R222: Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk
Also known as:
- Bone, Soft Tissue, or Skin Growth of Unknown Type
- Bone Disease
- Skin Condition
- Bone tumor of unknown nature
- Skin lesion of unknown type
- Soft tissue mass of unknown behavior
ICD-10 Codes:
- D492: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bone, soft tissue, and skin
What procedures does Dr. Gonzalez perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Scalp, Body, Limbs)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Scalp, Body, Arms, Legs)
- Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
- Complex Wound Repair (Additional Area)
- Intermediate Wound Repair
- Complex Trunk Wound Repair (Additional)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
- Complex Wound Closure
- Deep Wound Stitching
- Surgical Wound Repair
- Surgical Wound Repair (Body)
- Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
- Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
- Advanced Wound Stitching
- Laceration Repair
- Injury Stitching
- Extensive Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Scalp/Limbs)
- Complex Skin Repair
- Complex Laceration Repair
- Layered Wound Closure
- Complex Body Wound Repair
- Trunk Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Trunk)
CPT Codes:
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12034: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 7.6 cm to 12.5 cm
- 12035: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 12.6 cm to 20.0 cm
- 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12042: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 13122: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 12044: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 7.6 cm to 12.5 cm
- 13102: Repair, complex, trunk; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (2.1-3.0 cm)
- Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
- Skin Cancer Removal (Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Mole Removal
- Skin Cancer Excision
- Malignant Melanoma Removal
- Wide Local Excision Skin
- Malignant Mole Removal
- Tumor Removal from Skin
- Wide Excision of Skin Lesion
- Skin Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 11623: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 11604: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
- 11622: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Large Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
- Skin Cancer Excision
- Large Malignant Growth Removal
- Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
- Trunk/Limb Skin Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11606: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Large Skin Cancer Removal
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
CPT Codes:
- 11626: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Hands, Feet)
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Autologous Skin Graft
- Partial Thickness Skin Graft
- Skin Transplant
- Facial Skin Graft
CPT Codes:
- 15120: Split-Thickness Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
- 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Skin Growth Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
- Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
- Deep Torso Laceration Repair
- Complex Body Wound Stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Muscle Needle Biopsy
- Groin Lymph Node Biopsy
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Excision
- Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Deep Cervical Node Removal
- Percutaneous Muscle Biopsy
- Muscle Tissue Sample
- Inguinofemoral Lymph Node Excision
- Open Lymph Node Biopsy
- Femoral Lymph Node Removal
- Groin Lymph Node Removal
- Superficial Lymph Node Excision
- Lymph Gland Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
- 20206: Biopsy, muscle, percutaneous needle
- 38531: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, inguinofemoral node(s)
- 38500: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, superficial
Also known as:
- Back or Flank Tumor Removal
- Large Thigh or Knee Tumor Removal
- Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Back/Flank)
- Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Neck/Chest)
- Pelvis or Hip Tumor Removal
- Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
- Sarcoma Resection
- Back Tumor Surgery
- Flank Tumor Surgery
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection
- Radical Tumor Excision
- Thigh Tumor Surgery
- Back Tumor Removal
- Intramuscular Tumor Excision
- Neck tumor resection
- Chest wall tumor removal
- Sarcoma surgery
- Soft Tissue Tumor Excision Pelvis
- Hip Sarcoma Resection
- Pelvic Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21936: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of back or flank; 5 cm or greater
- 27364: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of thigh or knee area; 5 cm or greater
- 21933: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater
- 21558: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax; 5 cm or greater
- 27059: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of pelvis and hip area; 5 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Large Face or Scalp Tumor Removal
- Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
- Radical Soft Tissue Resection
- Sarcoma Removal Face/Scalp
- Large Skin Tumor Excision
- Facial Tumor Surgery
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
- Flank Tumor Removal
- Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
- Back Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21016: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of face or scalp; 2 cm or greater
- 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Neck or Chest Tumor
- Excision of subcutaneous tumor
- Neck mass removal
- Chest wall tumor surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21552: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
- Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Open Axillary Node Biopsy
- Underarm Lymph Node Removal
- Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
- Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
- 38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)
Also known as:
- Complete Axillary Lymph Node Removal
- Axillary dissection
- Armpit lymph node surgery
- Lymphadenectomy of armpit
CPT Codes:
- 38745: Axillary lymphadenectomy; complete
Also known as:
- Needle Biopsy of Abdominal or Pelvic Mass
- Percutaneous Abdominal Biopsy
- Retroperitoneal Mass Biopsy
- Abdominal Needle Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 49180: Biopsy, abdominal or retroperitoneal mass, percutaneous needle
Does Dr. Gonzalez accept my insurance?
Dr. Gonzalez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 745-6161 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gonzalez accept in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Gonzalez in Tampa, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gonzalez's office located?
Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez's Primary Practice
12902 Usf Magnolia Dr
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 745-6161
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 1275632929.
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 Surgical Oncologist near Tampa, FL. A surgical oncologist is a highly qualified and trained surgeon with specialized expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients. They have received additional training in a multidisciplinary approach and dedicate a significant portion of their practice to these areas, as well as to cancer research. Contact Dr. Gonzalez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gonzalez is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Ricardo Gonzalez accepting new patients in Tampa, 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 (813) 745-6161 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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