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Paul Gonzalez JR., PA

Accepting New Patients

(Paul Gonzalez Jr., PA-C)

(170 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

140 Hillcrest Medical Boulevard 2nd Floor
Waco, TX 76712

(254) 741-1400

Paul Gonzalez JR., PA is in Waco, TX specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Paul Gonzalez JR., PA is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest, Baylor Scott & White Health and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple.

Office Locations

140 Hillcrest Medical Boulevard 2nd Floor
Waco, TX 76712

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140 Hillcrest Medical Boulevard 2nd Floor
Woodway, TX 76712

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul Gonzalez JR., PA treated as in Waco, TX during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	313
hip imaging	122
musculoskeletal imaging	259
X-rays	344

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul Gonzalez JR., PA treated as in Waco, TX during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA for Medicare patients.

closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	14
doctor visit	326
hip imaging	99
lab tests	20
musculoskeletal imaging	271
thoracic (chest) imaging	12
X-rays	384

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	311

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	102
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	26
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul Gonzalez JR., PA treated as in Waco, TX during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	293
hip imaging	87
lab tests	11
musculoskeletal imaging	224
X-rays	308

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	88
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	26
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	162

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	270
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	34
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	19
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul Gonzalez JR., PA treated as in Waco, TX during 2016 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	27
doctor visit	212
injections	27

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	21
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul Gonzalez JR., PA treated as in Waco, TX during 2017 were aspiration, injections, lab tests and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	149
doctor visit	377
injections	149
lab tests	32
thoracic (chest) imaging	11
X-rays	11

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	240
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	30
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul Gonzalez JR., PA treated as in Waco, TX during 2018 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	44
doctor visit	163
injections	44

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	27
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul Gonzalez JR., PA treated as in Waco, TX during 2019 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	32
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	54
injections	32
joint surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
upper extremity surgery	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul Gonzalez JR., PA treated as in Waco, TX during 2021 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
injections	25

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul Gonzalez JR., PA treated as in Waco, TX during 2022 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
doctor visit	16
injections	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Paul Gonzalez JR., PA treated as in Waco, TX were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and aspiration.

aspiration	48
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	14
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	212
hip imaging	102
injections	48
joint surgery	12
lab tests	21
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	251
thoracic (chest) imaging	11
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	261

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA.

**Gender**
Female	120
Male	67

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	147
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	27
75 to 84	49
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	76

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Gonzalez JR., PA From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Paul Gonzalez JR., PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	10
Cancer	5

Education & Training

He is certified by the Physician Assistant- National Comm on Certif of Physician Assistants and has a state license in Texas.

Board Certification: Physician Assistant- National Comm on Certif of Physician Assistants

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Paul Gonzalez JR., PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest

Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

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.

Paul Gonzalez JR., PA appears to accept the following insurance providers: BlueCross BlueShield ParPlan, Superior Health Plan, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network, CIGNA Choice Fund, CIGNA Open Access Plus, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Choice POS II, WellCare, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare Choice Plus, Blue Choice, United Healthcare Choice, Railroad Medicare, TRICARE Prime, Guardian, TRICARE Extra, Aetna QPOS, United Healthcare Navigate, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Managed Choice, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Blue California, Aetna Select, United Healthcare Navigate Plus, Aetna HMO, Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald, Aetna-Health Network Only, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, Medicare-Traditional Medicare, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx, Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl, Aetna-Open Access Select, DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Prime Plan (HMO), FirstCare Health Plans-CHIP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Covenant Preferred HMO, Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier, Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators, Aetna-Health Network Option, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP) and Aetna-Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Paul Gonzalez JR., PA accepts the following insurance providers:

BlueCross BlueShield ParPlan

Superior Health Plan

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network

CIGNA Choice Fund

CIGNA Open Access Plus

Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice

Aetna Choice POS II

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

AARP

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare Select Plus

United Healthcare Select

United Healthcare Choice Plus

Blue Choice

United Healthcare Choice

Railroad Medicare

TRICARE Prime

Guardian

TRICARE Extra

Aetna QPOS

United Healthcare Navigate

United Healthcare

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Aetna Managed Choice

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

TRICARE

Blue California

Aetna Select

United Healthcare Navigate Plus

Aetna HMO

Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald

Aetna-Health Network Only

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO

Medicare-Traditional Medicare

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx

Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl

Aetna-Open Access Select

DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan

Aetna-Aetna Medicare Prime Plan (HMO)

FirstCare Health Plans-CHIP

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Covenant Preferred HMO

Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier

Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators

Aetna-Health Network Option

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family

Aetna-Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Aetna-Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)

Ratings & Reviews

Paul Gonzalez JR., PA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 170 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Paul Gonzalez JR., PA from all over the web to help you find the right in Waco, TX.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-22

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I found Paul Gonzalez PA-C to be one of the top employees of Baylor Scott & White. He took his time to review my medical records and learn about my knee conditions. He was very thorough in explaining what my X-rays showed and the best treatment for it. PA Gonzalez gave me choices on treatment plans. I was very impressed with his work ethics and his desire to help me. You need more employees like him.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-18

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Seemed to be genuinely concerned about my wellness. Wasn't all business, we talked about everyday things. It makes a person feel good and at ease.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-13

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Took time to explain and to listen. Very empathetic. Very professional and knowledgeable.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-10

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Helpful, caring, takes his time and explains things.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-20

Patient verified via Press Ganey

He was very nice and down to earth

Biography

Mr. Paul Gonzalez specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He is rated highly by his patients. He appears to be an in-network provider for United Healthcare Navigate, Blue California, CIGNA Plans, and more. Mr. Gonzalez is professionally affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Waco, TX.