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Dr. Joanna Ayala, MD

Murrieta, CA

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ayala, Family Medicine Specialist in Murrieta, CA?

    Dr. Joanna Ayala, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Murrieta, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 18 years. Dr. Ayala is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ayala’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ayala’s office at (818) 370-6581.

    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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ayala typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ayala typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joanna Ayala may include:

    Please contact Dr. Ayala's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Ayala accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ayala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 370-6581 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ayala accept in Murrieta, CA?

    Dr. Ayala in Murrieta, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Third Party

    • AlphaCare

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Heritage Health

    • Inland Empire Health Plan

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Ayala's office located?

    Dr. Joanna Ayala's Primary Practice

    29995 Technology Dr

    Murrieta, CA 92563

    (818) 370-6581

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    Dr. Joanna Ayala's Practice 2

    3988 Merrill Ave

    Riverside, CA 92506

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    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 1750655668.

    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. Joanna Ayala's specialty?

    Dr. Ayala is a Family Medicine Specialist near Murrieta, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is this Dr. Joanna Ayala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ayala is affiliated with Riverside Community Hospital, Temecula Valley Hospital, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, Wa, Harbor Regional Health Community Hospital, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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 Joanna Ayala accepting new patients in Murrieta, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Joanna Ayala is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joanna Ayala offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ayala's office at (818) 370-6581 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joanna Ayala?

    Please contact Dr. Ayala's office at (818) 370-6581 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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