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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Valdespino, Internist in Hialeah, FL?
Dr. Rafael Valdespino, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Hialeah, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Valdespino graduated from Universidad De Buenos Aires, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at San Juan City Hospital Program. Dr. Valdespino is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Valdespino’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Valdespino’s office at (305) 677-9519.
Where did Dr. Valdespino go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: San Juan City Hospital Program
Medical School: Universidad De Buenos Aires, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas
What languages does Dr. Valdespino speak?
Dr. Valdespino and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Valdespino treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Valdespino 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. Valdespino. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E663: Overweight
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Which procedures does Dr. Valdespino perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Rafael Valdespino may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Valdespino's office.
Does Dr. Valdespino accept my insurance?
Dr. Valdespino accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 677-9519 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Valdespino accept in Hialeah, FL?
Dr. Valdespino in Hialeah, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AvMed Health Plan
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Valdespino's office located?
Dr. Rafael Valdespino's Primary Practice
777 E 25th St Ste 419
Hialeah, FL 33013
(305) 677-9519
What is Dr. Valdespino's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Valdespino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629248539.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Valdespino?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Valdespino
What is Dr. Rafael Valdespino's specialty?
Dr. Valdespino is a Internist near Hialeah, FL.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Valdespino to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Rafael Valdespino affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Valdespino is affiliated with Jackson South Medical Center, Baptist Hospital Of Miami which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Rafael Valdespino accepting new patients in Hialeah, FL?
Yes, Dr. Rafael Valdespino is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rafael Valdespino offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Valdespino's office at (305) 677-9519 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rafael Valdespino?
Please contact Dr. Valdespino's office at (305) 677-9519 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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