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Dr. Jose Gomez-Vazquez, MD

Laredo, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gomez-Vazquez, Anesthesiologist in Laredo, TX?

    Dr. Jose Gomez-Vazquez, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Laredo, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Gomez-Vazquez completed his residency at Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, Anesthesiology; Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Gomez-Vazquez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gomez-Vazquez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gomez-Vazquez’s office at (956) 523-2000.

    Where did Dr. Gomez-Vazquez go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, Anesthesiology; Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, General Surgery | University Hospital S Tx Med Center

    • Medical School: University of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx

    Is Dr. Gomez-Vazquez board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Jose Gomez-Vazquez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Gomez-Vazquez speak?

    Dr. Gomez-Vazquez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Gomez-Vazquez treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Gomez-Vazquez 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-Vazquez. 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.

    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:

    • Tooth Decay
    • Cavities
    • Dental Caries
    • Tooth Rot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K029: Dental caries, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Gallbladder attack with stones
    • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Long-term gallbladder inflammation
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
    • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Sterilization Procedure
    • Tubal Ligation
    • Vasectomy
    • Permanent contraception
    • Tubal ligation
    • Surgical birth control

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z302: Encounter for sterilization

    Also known as:

    • Impacted Teeth
    • Tooth Disorder
    • Stuck teeth', 'Unerupted teeth', 'Teeth that won't come in

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K011: Impacted teeth

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    What procedures does Dr. Gomez-Vazquez perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Gomez-Vazquez 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-Vazquez. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Thoracic Paravertebral Nerve Block
    • Knee Nerve Pain Injection
    • Mid-Back Nerve Block
    • Thoracic Spinal Nerve Injection
    • Paravertebral Pain Block
    • Genicular Nerve Block
    • Knee Pain Steroid Injection
    • Knee Nerve Anesthetic Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64461: Paravertebral block (PVB) (paraspinous block), thoracic; single injection site (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
    • 64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Gomez-Vazquez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gomez-Vazquez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 523-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gomez-Vazquez accept in Laredo, TX?

    Dr. Gomez-Vazquez in Laredo, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Gomez-Vazquez's office located?

    Dr. Jose Gomez-Vazquez's Primary Practice

    7210 McPherson Rd Ste 115

    Laredo, TX 78041

    (956) 523-2000

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

    Dr. Gomez-Vazquez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083680227.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gomez-Vazquez?

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

    What is Dr. Jose Gomez-Vazquez's specialty?

    Dr. Gomez-Vazquez is a Anesthesiologist near Laredo, TX. 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. Contact Dr. Gomez-Vazquez to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jose Gomez-Vazquez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gomez-Vazquez is affiliated with Doctors Hospital of Laredo 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

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    Is Jose Gomez-Vazquez accepting new patients in Laredo, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Jose Gomez-Vazquez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jose Gomez-Vazquez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gomez-Vazquez's office at (956) 523-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jose Gomez-Vazquez?

    Please contact Dr. Gomez-Vazquez's office at (956) 523-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jose Gomez-Vazquez have?

    Dr. Jose Gomez-Vazquez is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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