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Who is Dr. Gonzales, Trauma Surgeon in Goodyear, AZ?
Dr. Christopher Gonzales, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Goodyear, AZ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gonzales is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gonzales’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gonzales’s office.
What languages does Dr. Gonzales speak?
Dr. Gonzales and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Gonzales typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Gonzales 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. Gonzales. 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.
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Scalp Cut
- Wounds and Injuries
- Scalp laceration
- Deep scalp cut
- Head cut
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- External Surgical Wound Opening
- Wounds and Injuries
- External wound dehiscence
- Surgical incision separation
- Outer wound rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8131XA: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Gonzales typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Gonzales may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Gonzales' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gonzales accept my insurance?
Dr. Gonzales accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gonzales accept in Goodyear, AZ?
Dr. Gonzales in Goodyear, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gonzales' office located?
Dr. Christopher Gonzales' Primary Practice
13555 W McDowell Rd Ste 204
Goodyear, AZ 85395
What is Dr. Gonzales's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gonzales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790198802.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gonzales?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gonzales
What is Dr. Christopher Gonzales's specialty?
Dr. Gonzales is a Trauma Surgeon near Goodyear, AZ.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Christopher Gonzales affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gonzales is affiliated with Abrazo West Campus, Abrazo West Campus, Honorhealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Yuma Regional Medical Center 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 Christopher Gonzales accepting new patients in Goodyear, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Gonzales is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Gonzales offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gonzales's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Gonzales?
Please contact Dr. Gonzales's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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