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Dr. Virgilio Gala, MD

Anesthesiologist

Dallas, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gala, Anesthesiologist in Dallas, TX?

    Dr. Virgilio Gala, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gala is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gala’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gala’s office at (214) 252-0527.

    What languages does Dr. Gala speak?

    Dr. Gala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Gala typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Gala 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. Gala. 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:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Acute pain after chest surgery
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain
    • Post-thoracotomy pain
    • Chest surgery pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
    • G8912: Acute post-thoracotomy pain

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Fibroids
    • Leiomyoma
    • Fibromyoma
    • Myoma
    • Uterine growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Routine Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After-birth Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care Visit
    • Maternal Postpartum Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z392: Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up

    Also known as:

    • Bile Duct Stones
    • Gallstones
    • Choledocholithiasis
    • Biliary duct calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Gala typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Virgilio Gala may include:

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

    Does Dr. Gala accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 252-0527 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gala accept in Dallas, TX?

    Dr. Gala in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Baylor Scott & White Holdings

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Molina Healthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gala's office located?

    Dr. Virgilio Gala's Primary Practice

    3500 Gaston Ave

    Dallas, TX 75246

    (214) 252-0527

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    Medical City Las Colinas

    6800 N MacArthur Blvd

    Irving, TX 75039

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    Dr. Virgilio Gala's Practice 3

    3301 Matlock Rd

    Arlington, TX 76015

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    What hospitals are Dr. Gala affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Gala has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Baylor University Medical Center, Part Of Baylor Scott & White Health,Dallas, TX
    Baylor Scott & White Heart And Vascular Hospital - Dallas,Dallas, TX

    What is Dr. Gala's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Gala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417308800.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gala?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gala

    What is Dr. Virgilio Gala's specialty?

    Dr. Gala is an Anesthesiologist near Dallas, TX.

    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 Dr. Virgilio Gala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gala is affiliated with Medical City Arlington Hospital 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

    When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Virgilio Gala accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Virgilio Gala is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Virgilio Gala offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gala's office at (214) 252-0527 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Virgilio Gala?

    Please contact Dr. Gala's office at (214) 252-0527 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Gala's office located?

    Dr. Gala's offices are located in Dallas, TX, Irving, TX, and Arlington, TX.