34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ayala, Hematologist in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Ernesto Ayala, MD is a Hematologist, who primarily practices in Jacksonville, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years. Dr. Ayala is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ayala’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ayala’s office at (904) 953-2000.
Where did Dr. Ayala go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University De Colombia | Universidad Nacional De Colombia
What languages does Dr. Ayala speak?
Dr. Ayala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ayala treat?
As a Hematologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Bone Marrow Transplant
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Stem Cell Transplant
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
- Marrow Transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9481: Bone marrow transplant status
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
- MDS
- Preleukemia
- Bone marrow failure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- DLBCL
- Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma
- Diffuse B-cell Lymphoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8330: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
What procedures does Dr. Ayala perform?
As a Hematologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Stem Cell Freezing and Storage
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Cryopreservation
- Blood Stem Cell Storage
- Bone Marrow Stem Cell Banking
CPT Codes:
- 38207: Transplant preparation of hematopoietic progenitor cells; cryopreservation and storage
Also known as:
- Collecting Patient's Own Blood Stem Cells for Transplant
- Autologous Stem Cell Harvest
- Blood Stem Cell Collection
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Apheresis
CPT Codes:
- 38206: Blood-derived hematopoietic progenitor cell harvesting for transplantation, per collection; autologous
Also known as:
- Plasma Depletion for Stem Cell Transplant
- Hematopoietic Cell Processing
- Stem Cell Volume Reduction
- Plasma Removal for Transplant
CPT Codes:
- 38214: Transplant preparation of hematopoietic progenitor cells; plasma (volume) depletion
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. Ayala accept my insurance?
Dr. Ayala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (904) 953-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ayala accept in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Ayala in Jacksonville, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Florida
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
ZF TRW
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Where is Dr. Ayala's office located?
Dr. Ernesto Ayala's Primary Practice
4500 San Pablo Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 953-2000
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 1336164342.
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. Ernesto Ayala's specialty?
Dr. Ayala is a Hematologist near Jacksonville, FL. An internist with advanced training specializing in disorders of the blood, spleen, and lymphatic system. This specialist manages conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia, and lymphoma. Contact Dr. Ayala to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ernesto Ayala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ayala is affiliated with Mayo Building & Hospital - Florida, Corewell Health Butterworth 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
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Is Ernesto Ayala accepting new patients in Jacksonville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Ernesto Ayala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ernesto Ayala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ayala's office at (904) 953-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ernesto Ayala?
Please contact Dr. Ayala's office at (904) 953-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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