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Dr. Jose Gonzales, MD

Sulphur, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gonzales, Family Medicine Specialist in Sulphur, LA?

    Dr. Jose Gonzales, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Sulphur, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Gonzales graduated from La State University School Of Med In New Orleans and completed his residency at University Med Center. Dr. Gonzales is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gonzales’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gonzales’s office at (337) 625-0341.

    Where did Dr. Gonzales go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University Med Center

    • Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La | La State University School Of Med In New Orleans

    Is Dr. Gonzales board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Jose Gonzales, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Gonzales speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gonzales typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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 here.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    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

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gonzales typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jose Gonzales may include:

    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 (337) 625-0341 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gonzales accept in Sulphur, LA?

    Dr. Gonzales in Sulphur, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Gonzales' office located?

    Dr. Jose Gonzales' Primary Practice

    2509 Maplewood Dr

    Sulphur, LA 70663

    (337) 625-0341

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    Dr. Jose Gonzales' Practice 2

    2750 Aster St

    Lake Charles, LA 70601

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    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 1144221615.

    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. Jose Gonzales's specialty?

    Dr. Gonzales is a Family Medicine Specialist near Sulphur, LA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Jose Gonzales affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gonzales is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, Christus Ochsner Lake Area 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Jose Gonzales accepting new patients in Sulphur, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Jose Gonzales is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jose Gonzales offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gonzales's office at (337) 625-0341 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jose Gonzales?

    Please contact Dr. Gonzales's office at (337) 625-0341 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jose Gonzales have?

    Dr. Jose Gonzales is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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