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Audrey Aracely Gonzalez, NPC, NP

Accepting New Patients

(174 Ratings)

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Professional interests include: vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), cesarean section (C-section), postpartum thyroiditis, and more.

2501 East Chapman Avenue Suite 400
Orange, CA 92869

(714) 282-1892

Audrey Aracely Gonzalez, NPC, NP is a nurse in Orange, CA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. Audrey Aracely Gonzalez, NPC, NP is affiliated with Providence, St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group, Providence Medical Foundation and Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange.

Office Locations

1140 W La Veta Avenue Suite 770
Orange, CA 92868

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Providence Medical Foundation

2501 East Chapman Avenue Suite 400
Orange, CA 92869

(714) 282-1892

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Providence Medical Foundation

363 South Main Street Suite 345
Orange, CA 92868

(714) 835-8715

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Some issues Audrey Aracely Gonzalez, NPC, NP can help you with:

Cesarean Section (C-Section)

A Cesarean section (more often known as "C-Section") is a surgery performed during labor and delivery. A C-Section is a procedure that delivers a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus. In the United States, about a third of all births are performed by Cesarean section. Most often, a C-section is done by an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN), or in certain regions, a general surgeon or family physician.

C-section incisions can be up-and-down (vertical), from belly button to lower abdomen or side-to-side (horizontal), across the lower abdomen. Side-to-side incisions are more frequently used. After the exterior incisions are made, the doctor then cuts into the uterus and amniotic sac and delivers the infant and cuts the baby's umbilical cord. The mother receives medicine to expel the placenta and the doctor helps to safely remove it. Finally, the doctor uses sutures to seal the uterus and tissue incisions. The initial C-section skin incision is also closed with sutures or staples.

C-sections are typically performed with regional anesthesia, which inhibits pain in the lower half of the body, but allows mothers to be awake. However, some mothers may receive general anesthesia, where they are put to sleep during the surgical procedure.

C-sections may be planned or unplanned, depending on the circumstances of the birth.

Pre-existing conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, herpes, and HIV may prompt a doctor to prescribe a C-section. Other situations for C-section include:

A large baby or birth to multiple children
Pelvic fracture or limited birth canal
Baby in the "breech position," where a baby is positioned feet or bottom first in the uterus
Baby with a developmental disorder
Irregular fetal heartbeat
Mother with a history of previous C-sections

Other mothers may require a C-section due to complications arising during delivery. These unplanned, emergency C-sections allow for a healthy birth even when complex complications are present. Problems during labor which may necessitate a C-section include:

Labor not progressing
Fetus switching position during labor
Distressed infant
Blockage of the cervical opening by the placenta
Prolapsed umbilical cord

Mothers should expect about a six-week recovery period following a C-section, including an initial hospital stay of two to three days. While in the hospital, mothers may spend time with their baby and begin breastfeeding. After returning home, mothers should limit strenuous activities such as lifting, reaching, and exercise, and should make sure to get plenty of rest.

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is the targeted use of extreme cold to destroy unhealthy or unwanted tissue. The doctor applies the cold on the skin or injects it through a needle to reach the inside of the body, where it freezes away the problem tissue. Cryotherapy is often used to remove minor skin problems such as warts or skin tags, and it is also used to treat some small tumors.

To achieve the cold temperatures needed for cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen or argon gas is passed through a tube, which becomes cold enough to freeze cells on contact. Alternatively, liquid nitrogen can be swabbed directly onto the skin or via a spray, which applies only a specific, small amount to the skin at a time.

Because the area treated is typically very small, cryotherapy is not usually painful. There may be a sensation of cold and possibly some slight discomfort. Cryotherapy is very fast and can easily be performed in a doctor's office. It also doesn't require stitches, because there is no cutting involved. These benefits make cryotherapy a good choice for many issues, including:

Common warts
Genital warts
Skin tags
Age spots
Some skin cancers
Cervical cancer
Prostate cancer
Retinoblastoma, cancer that occurs in the eye

Depending on the procedure, it usually takes three to four weeks to heal after cryotherapy. If it was done internally, patients may feel sore or have a small amount of swelling the first day afterwards. If cryotherapy was performed on the skin, patients will have a scab where their tissue was removed. Keep it clean and dry so it can heal.

Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.

Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:

Identify the cause of recurrent miscarriage
Remove polyps or fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus
Remove adhesions, scar tissue within the uterus
Identify uterine septums, a wall of tissue dividing the uterus
Perform ablation, the removal of excess uterine lining

If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Audrey Aracely Gonzalez, NPC, NP treated as a nurse in Orange, CA during 2021 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Audrey Aracely Gonzalez, NPC, NP for Medicare patients.

breast exam	14
gynecologic procedures	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Audrey Aracely Gonzalez, NPC, NP.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Audrey Aracely Gonzalez, NPC, NP in 2021

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Audrey Aracely Gonzalez, NPC, NP treated as a nurse in Orange, CA during 2022 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Audrey Aracely Gonzalez, NPC, NP for Medicare patients.

breast exam	39
doctor visit	12
gynecologic procedures	39

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Audrey Aracely Gonzalez, NPC, NP.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	54

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Audrey Aracely Gonzalez, NPC, NP in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Audrey Aracely Gonzalez, NPC, NP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Audrey Aracely Gonzalez, NPC, NP treated as a nurse in Orange, CA were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

breast exam	26
doctor visit	12
gynecologic procedures	26

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Audrey Aracely Gonzalez, NPC, NP.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	37

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	16

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Audrey Aracely Gonzalez, NPC, NP From 2021 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Audrey Aracely Gonzalez, NPC, NP treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	31
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

She has a state license in California.

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Audrey Aracely Gonzalez, NPC, NP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group

Providence Medical Foundation

Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Audrey Aracely Gonzalez, NPC, NP appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, Interplan PPO, TriWest, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, Anthem, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare HMO, US Family Health Plan, Aetna Medicare PPO and CoventryFirst Health PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Audrey Aracely Gonzalez, NPC, NP accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

Blue Shield of California

Medicare Advantage

HealthSmart

Interplan PPO

TriWest

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

Anthem

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare HMO

US Family Health Plan

Aetna Medicare PPO

CoventryFirst Health PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Audrey Aracely Gonzalez, NPC, NP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 174 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Audrey Aracely Gonzalez, NPC, NP from all over the web to help you find the right in Orange, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Audrey Aracely Gonzalez, NPC, NP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC	$68 Aptima $68
AbbVie Inc.	$54 LO LOESTRIN FE $29	Orilissa $25
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.	$40 MYFEMBREE $40
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$34 Veozah $34
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$18 Mirena $18

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$214

Biography

Ms. Audrey Gonzalez is a specialist in obstetrics & gynecology in Anaheim, CA and Orange, CA. The average patient rating for Ms. Gonzalez is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Ms. Gonzalez include colposcopy, cryotherapy, and cystocele (bladder prolapse). Ms. Gonzalez is professionally affiliated with St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group. She accepts Anthem, Blue California, HealthSmart, and more. Providence Medical Foundation reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Orange, CA. Ms. Gonzalez has received the distinction of Golden State Patient Experience Award. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish.