
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gonzalez-Ayala, Pulmonologist in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Emilio Gonzalez-Ayala, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in El Paso, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gonzalez-Ayala graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Ciudad Juarez and completed his residency at Tex Tech University Health Scis Ctr/Re Thomason Gen. Dr. Gonzalez-Ayala is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gonzalez-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. Gonzalez-Ayala’s office at (915) 532-2477.
Where did Dr. Gonzalez-Ayala go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tex Tech University Health Scis Ctr/Re Thomason Gen | Baylor College of Medicine Program
Medical School: Universidad Autonoma De Ciudad Juarez | Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas | Universidad AutÛnoma de Chihuahua Facultad de Medicina
What languages does Dr. Gonzalez-Ayala speak?
Dr. Gonzalez-Ayala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Gonzalez-Ayala typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Gonzalez-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. Gonzalez-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.
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Gonzalez-Ayala typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Emilio Gonzalez-Ayala may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Gonzalez-Ayala's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gonzalez-Ayala accept my insurance?
Dr. Gonzalez-Ayala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (915) 532-2477 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gonzalez-Ayala accept in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Gonzalez-Ayala in El Paso, TX 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
Cigna Group
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gonzalez-Ayala's office located?
Dr. Emilio Gonzalez-Ayala's Primary Practice
4305 N Mesa St Ste A
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 532-2477
What is Dr. Gonzalez-Ayala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gonzalez-Ayala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366441701.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gonzalez-Ayala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gonzalez-Ayala
What is Dr. Emilio Gonzalez-Ayala's specialty?
Dr. Gonzalez-Ayala is a Pulmonologist near El Paso, TX.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Emilio Gonzalez-Ayala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gonzalez-Ayala is affiliated with The Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus, The Hospitals Of Providence - Memorial Campus, The Hospitals Of Providence - Sierra Campus, Memorial Medical Center - Las Cruces, Nm, University Medical Center Of El Paso, Christus Health 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 Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Emilio Gonzalez-Ayala accepting new patients in El Paso, TX?
Yes, Dr. Emilio Gonzalez-Ayala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Emilio Gonzalez-Ayala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gonzalez-Ayala's office at (915) 532-2477 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Emilio Gonzalez-Ayala?
Please contact Dr. Gonzalez-Ayala's office at (915) 532-2477 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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