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36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ayala, Neurologist in Tallahassee, FL?
Dr. Ricardo Ayala, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Tallahassee, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Ayala graduated from Universidad Mariano Galvez De Guatemala, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas Y De La Salud and completed his residency at Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Neurology; Maimonides Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Ayala is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ayala’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ayala’s office at (850) 878-8121.
Where did Dr. Ayala go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Neurology; Maimonides Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Maimonides Medical Center Program
Medical School: University De San Carlos, Fac De Cien Med, Guatemala | Universidad Mariano Galvez De Guatemala, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas Y De La Salud
Is Dr. Ayala board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Ricardo Ayala, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Ayala speak?
Dr. Ayala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ayala treat?
As a Neurologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Tension Headache
- New Daily Persistent Headache
- Headache
- Chronic daily headache
- Stress headache
- Muscle contraction headache
- NDPH', 'Chronic daily headache onset', 'Headache that started suddenly and won't go away
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G44229: Chronic tension-type headache, not intractable
- G4452: New daily persistent headache (NDPH)
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Tremor
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Other Jaw Joint Disorder (TMJ)
- Temporomandibular Disorder
- Specific TMJ problems
- Uncommon jaw joint issues
- Other specified disorders of temporomandibular joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2669: Other specified disorders of temporomandibular joint
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Stupor
- Near-unconsciousness
- Lack of responsiveness
- Deep unresponsiveness
- Semi-coma
ICD-10 Codes:
- R401: Stupor
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Which procedures does Dr. Ayala perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ricardo Ayala may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ayala's office.
Does Dr. Ayala accept my insurance?
Dr. Ayala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (850) 878-8121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ayala accept in Tallahassee, FL?
Dr. Ayala in Tallahassee, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ayala's office located?
Dr. Ricardo Ayala's Primary Practice
1401 Centerville Rd Ste 300
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 878-8121
Ratings & Reviews
4.0
Overall rating
Based on 2 reviews
Office Experience
90% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
60% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
80% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Ricardo Ayala a Great overall experience rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Dr. Ayala has been rated and reviewed by 2 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Ayala, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Ayala's NPI number?An 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 1699742767.
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 a Neurologist near Tallahassee, FL.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Ayala to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ricardo Ayala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ayala is affiliated with Tallahassee Memorial 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
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Is Ricardo Ayala accepting new patients in Tallahassee, 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 (850) 878-8121 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ricardo Ayala?
Please contact Dr. Ayala's office at (850) 878-8121 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ricardo Ayala have?
Dr. Ricardo Ayala is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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