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Dr. Ricardo Ayala, MD

Anesthesiologist

Stuart, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ayala, Anesthesiologist in Stuart, FL?

    Dr. Ricardo Ayala, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Stuart, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ayala completed his residency at Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology. Dr. Ayala is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ayala’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ayala’s office at (772) 419-2379.

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

    • Residency: Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology

    • Medical School: Ponce Sch of Med, Ponce Pr

    What languages does Dr. Ayala speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. 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. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    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:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Persistent AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo Ayala may include:

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

    Does Dr. Ayala accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ayala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (772) 419-2379 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ayala accept in Stuart, FL?

    Dr. Ayala in Stuart, FL 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

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ayala's office located?

    Dr. Ricardo Ayala's Primary Practice

    200 SE Hospital Ave

    Stuart, FL 34994

    (772) 419-2379

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    Dr. Ricardo Ayala's Practice 2

    524 SE Osceola St # 100

    Stuart, FL 34994

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    What hospitals are Dr. Ayala affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Ayala has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Cleveland Clinic Florida - Weston Hospital,Weston, FL

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

    Dr. Ayala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215900998.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ayala?

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

    What is Dr. Ricardo Ayala's specialty?

    Dr. Ayala is an Anesthesiologist near Stuart, FL.

    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. Ricardo Ayala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ayala is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Martin North 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. Ricardo Ayala accepting new patients in Stuart, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Ricardo Ayala is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ricardo Ayala offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ayala's office at (772) 419-2379 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ricardo Ayala?

    Please contact Dr. Ayala's office at (772) 419-2379 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ayala's office located?

    Dr. Ayala's office is located in Stuart, FL.