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Dr. Raul Ayala, MD

Hanford, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Raul Ayala, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Hanford, CA with 2 additional practice locations. 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 (559) 891-2611.

    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 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.

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI
    • Excess Body Fat
    • Weight Management Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
    • E669: Obesity, unspecified
    • Z6830: Body mass index [BMI] 30.0-30.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Seasonal Allergies
    • Allergy
    • Hay fever
    • Seasonal allergic rhinitis
    • Pollen allergy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J302: Other seasonal allergic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    What procedures does Dr. Ayala perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:

    • Ingrown Toenail Removal
    • Nail Matrix Excision
    • Permanent Nail Removal
    • Deformed Nail Surgery
    • Toenail Avulsion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11750: Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete (eg, ingrown or deformed nail), for permanent removal;

    Also known as:

    • Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
    • Medication Implant Placement
    • Bioresorbable Drug Implant
    • Contraceptive Implant Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    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:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
    • Impacted earwax removal
    • Ear lavage
    • Ear syringing

    CPT Codes:

    • 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral

    Does Dr. Ayala accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ayala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 891-2611 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ayala's office located?

    Dr. Raul Ayala's Primary Practice

    1025 N Douty St

    Hanford, CA 93230

    (559) 891-2611

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    Dr. Raul Ayala's Practice 2

    1212 Hanna Ave

    Corcoran, CA 93212

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    Dr. Raul Ayala's Practice 3

    216 E Fresno St

    Avenal, CA 93204

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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 1164774675.

    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. Raul Ayala's specialty?

    Dr. Ayala is a Family Medicine Specialist near Hanford, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Ayala to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Ayala is affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, Kaweah Health Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with 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 Raul Ayala accepting new patients in Hanford, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Raul Ayala offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ayala's office at (559) 891-2611 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Raul Ayala?

    Please contact Dr. Ayala's office at (559) 891-2611 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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