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Dr. Rafael Urcis, MD

Sun City West, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Urcis, Internist in Sun City West, AZ?

    Dr. Rafael Urcis, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Sun City West, AZ. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Urcis graduated from Ross University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Maricopa Medical Center Program. Dr. Urcis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Urcis’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Urcis’s office at (623) 524-4000.

    Where did Dr. Urcis go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Maricopa Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Ross University School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Urcis board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Rafael Urcis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Urcis speak?

    Dr. Urcis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Urcis treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Urcis 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. Urcis. 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 White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated leukocyte count
    • High WBC count

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Lung failure
    • Breathing failure
    • Respiratory insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    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

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acidosis
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Acidic Blood
    • High Acidity in Body

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8720: Acidosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Local Skin Infection
    • Skin Infection
    • Skin bacterial infection
    • Subcutaneous tissue infection
    • Localized skin infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Body-Wide Inflammation (Non-Infectious, No Organ Damage)
    • SIRS without Organ Dysfunction
    • Non-Infectious Systemic Inflammation
    • Generalized Inflammation without Organ Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6510: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) of non-infectious origin without acute organ dysfunction

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Urcis perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Rafael Urcis may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Urcis' office.

    Does Dr. Urcis accept my insurance?

    Dr. Urcis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (623) 524-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Urcis accept in Sun City West, AZ?

    Dr. Urcis in Sun City West, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • Banner Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Mercy Care Plan

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Urcis' office located?

    Dr. Rafael Urcis' Primary Practice

    14502 W Meeker Blvd

    Sun City West, AZ 85375

    (623) 524-4000

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    What is Dr. Urcis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Urcis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912152687.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Urcis?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Urcis

    What is Dr. Rafael Urcis's specialty?

    Dr. Urcis is a Internist near Sun City West, AZ.

    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. Urcis to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Rafael Urcis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Urcis is affiliated with Banner Thunderbird Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Rafael Urcis accepting new patients in Sun City West, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Rafael Urcis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rafael Urcis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Urcis's office at (623) 524-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rafael Urcis?

    Please contact Dr. Urcis's office at (623) 524-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Rafael Urcis have?

    Dr. Rafael Urcis is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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