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Who is Dr. Ayala, Anesthesiologist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Ricardo Ayala, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Ayala is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ayala’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ayala’s office at (313) 916-1601.
What languages does Dr. Ayala speak?
Dr. Ayala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ayala typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ayala 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. Ayala. 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:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
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:
- Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
- Childbirth Problems
- Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
- Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
- Fetal distress due to heart rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery
Also known as:
- Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
- Low-lying C-section Scar
- Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- Pregnancy-Induced High Blood Pressure During Childbirth
- High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
- Gestational Hypertension in Labor
- High Blood Pressure from Pregnancy During Delivery
- Hypertension in Childbirth without Proteinuria
ICD-10 Codes:
- O134: Gestational [pregnancy-induced] hypertension without significant proteinuria, complicating childbirth
Also known as:
- Preterm Labor
- Premature Labor
- Early Labor
- Threatened Preterm Labor
ICD-10 Codes:
- O6014X0: Preterm labor third trimester with preterm delivery third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ayala typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ayala 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. Ayala. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Ayala accept my insurance?
Dr. Ayala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 916-1601 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ayala accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Ayala in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ayala's office located?
What is Dr. Ayala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ayala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962030577.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ayala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ayala
What is Dr. Ricardo Ayala's specialty?
Dr. Ayala is a Anesthesiologist near Tucson, AZ.
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. Ricardo Ayala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ayala is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Tucson 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 Ayala accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Ricardo Ayala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ricardo Ayala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ayala's office at (313) 916-1601 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ricardo Ayala?
Please contact Dr. Ayala's office at (313) 916-1601 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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