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51 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ason, Specialist in Hialeah, FL?
Dr. Rafael Ason, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Hialeah, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 51 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ason graduated from Instituto Superior De Ciencias Medicas De Santiago De Cuba and completed his residency at Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Internal Medicine; Shands Jacksonville Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ason is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ason’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ason’s office at (305) 826-7300.
Where did Dr. Ason go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Internal Medicine; Shands Jacksonville Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University of Florida Program
Medical School: University De Santiago- Fac De Med- Santiago De Compostela- Spain | Instituto Superior De Ciencias Medicas De Santiago De Cuba
Is Dr. Ason board certified in Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Rafael Ason, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ason speak?
Dr. Ason and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ason treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Ason 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. Ason. 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:
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
ICD-10 Codes:
- I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fatty Acid Metabolism
- High Cholesterol
- Lipid Metabolism Disorder
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders
- Fatty Acid Metabolism Condition
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7130: Disorder of fatty-acid metabolism, unspecified
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Type 2 Heart Attack
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
- Type 2 Myocardial Infarction
- Secondary Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
- I21A1: Myocardial infarction type 2
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Carotid Artery
- Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6529: Occlusion and stenosis of unspecified carotid artery
Also known as:
- Angina (Chest Pain)
- Angina
- Angina Pectoris
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Heart-Related Chest Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- I209: Angina pectoris, unspecified
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
Does Dr. Ason accept my insurance?
Dr. Ason accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 826-7300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ason accept in Hialeah, FL?
Dr. Ason in Hialeah, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors HealthCare Plans, Inc.
Express Scripts
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Ason's office located?
What is Dr. Ason's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ason's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184667107.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ason?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ason
What is Dr. Rafael Ason's specialty?
Dr. Ason is a Specialist near Hialeah, FL. Contact Dr. Ason to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rafael Ason affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ason is affiliated with Palmetto General Hospital, Hialeah Hospital 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 Specialist?
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Is Rafael Ason accepting new patients in Hialeah, FL?
Yes, Dr. Rafael Ason is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rafael Ason offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ason's office at (305) 826-7300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rafael Ason?
Please contact Dr. Ason's office at (305) 826-7300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rafael Ason have?
Dr. Rafael Ason is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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