24 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gomez, Pulmonologist in McAllen, TX?
Where did Dr. Gomez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System | Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System Program
Medical School: Pontifical University Javeriana / Faculty of Medicine | Pontifical Xavierian University | Universidade Federal de CiÍncias da Sa?de de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA) Faculdade de Medicina
What languages does Dr. Gomez speak?
Dr. Gomez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Gomez typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Gomez 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. Gomez. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Other Eosinophilic Lung Disease
- Eosinophilic Disorder
- Lung Disease
- Pulmonary Eosinophilia
- Eosinophilic Pneumonia
- Lung Eosinophil Accumulation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J8289: Other pulmonary eosinophilia, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Gomez typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Gomez 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. Gomez. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Also known as:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
- Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
Also known as:
- Lung Fluid Drainage with Catheter
- Percutaneous Pleural Drainage
- Chest Tube Insertion
- Imaging-Guided Pleural Drain
CPT Codes:
- 32557: Pleural drainage, percutaneous, with insertion of indwelling catheter; with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Lung Diffusing Capacity Test
- Lung Volume and Airway Resistance Test
- DLCO Test
- Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity
- Lung Gas Exchange Test
- Body Plethysmography
- Lung Volume Measurement
- Airway Resistance Test
CPT Codes:
- 94729: Diffusing capacity (eg, carbon monoxide, membrane) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 94726: Plethysmography for determination of lung volumes and, when performed, airway resistance
Does Dr. Gomez accept my insurance?
Dr. Gomez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 682-6300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gomez accept in McAllen, TX?
Dr. Gomez in McAllen, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Universal Health Services
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Where is Dr. Gomez's office located?
Dr. Juan Gomez's Primary Practice
1200 E Savannah Ave Ste 12
McAllen, TX 78503
(956) 682-6300
What hospitals are Dr. Gomez affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Gomez has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Gomez's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gomez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326093519.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gomez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gomez