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Dr. Dmitry Rakita, MD

Melbourne, FL

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rakita, Diagnostic Radiologist in Melbourne, FL?

    Dr. Dmitry Rakita, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in Melbourne, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Rakita completed his residency at Long Island Jewish Med Center. Dr. Rakita is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rakita’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rakita’s office at (321) 434-7000.

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

    • Residency: Long Island Jewish Med Center

    Is Dr. Rakita board certified as a Diagnostic Radiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Dmitry Rakita, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

    What languages does Dr. Rakita speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Rakita treat?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Rakita 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. Rakita. 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:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
    • Mammography
    • Inconclusive mammogram
    • Unclear breast scan results
    • Abnormal breast scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast

    Also known as:

    • Calcium Spots on Mammogram
    • Tiny Calcium Spots on Mammogram
    • Mammography
    • Breast calcifications
    • Mammogram calcifications
    • Calcium deposits in breast
    • Breast microcalcifications
    • Small calcium deposits in breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R921: Mammographic calcification found on diagnostic imaging of breast
    • R920: Mammographic microcalcification found on diagnostic imaging of breast

    Also known as:

    • Fibrocystic Breast Changes
    • Breast Cyst
    • Breast Disease
    • Cystic breasts
    • Fibrocystic disease
    • Lumpy breasts
    • Breast lump (cystic)
    • Fluid-filled breast sac

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6012: Diffuse cystic mastopathy of left breast
    • N6001: Solitary cyst of right breast

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Breast Pain
    • Breast Disease
    • Mastalgia
    • Tender Breasts
    • Sore Breasts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N644: Mastodynia

    Also known as:

    • Personal History of Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Past breast cancer
    • Previous mammary malignancy
    • History of breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Cystic Breast Changes in Right Breast
    • Breast Disease
    • Fibrocystic right breast
    • Diffuse breast cysts right side
    • Right breast cystic disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6011: Diffuse cystic mastopathy of right breast

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Brain Ischemia
    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
    • Brain Hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6782: Cerebral ischemia

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulosis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Diverticular Disease
    • Colon Diverticula
    • Pockets in the Colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    What procedures does Dr. Rakita perform?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Rakita performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Rakita. 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:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Additional Breast Biopsy with Ultrasound Guidance
    • MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Stereotactic Breast Biopsy (Additional Lesion)
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Tissue Sample
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy (Additional Lesion)
    • Breast Tissue Sample (Multiple Sites)
    • Magnetic Resonance Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy with MRI
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy with Localization
    • Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Lesion Sampling

    CPT Codes:

    • 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
    • 19084: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; each additional lesion, including ultrasound guidance (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 19085: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including magnetic resonance guidance
    • 19082: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; each additional lesion, including stereotactic guidance (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Breast Biopsy with Stereotactic Guidance
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
    • Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19081: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Localization
    • Breast Lesion Localization for Surgery
    • Placement of Additional Breast Localization Device (Ultrasound Guided)
    • Breast clip placement
    • Wire localization for breast surgery
    • Radioactive seed placement in breast
    • Ultrasound-guided breast marker
    • Breast Clip Placement
    • Breast Seed Placement
    • Stereotactic Breast Localization
    • Wire Localization for Breast Biopsy
    • Pre-Biopsy Breast Localization

    CPT Codes:

    • 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
    • 19283: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance
    • 19286: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; each additional lesion, including ultrasound guidance (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cyst Aspiration
    • Breast Cyst Drainage
    • Puncture of Breast Cyst

    CPT Codes:

    • 19000: Puncture aspiration of cyst of breast;

    Also known as:

    • Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)

    Does Dr. Rakita accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rakita accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (321) 434-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rakita accept in Melbourne, FL?

    Dr. Rakita in Melbourne, 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)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Gordon Food Service

    • Health First Health Plans

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • Ucare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Rakita's office located?

    Dr. Dmitry Rakita's Primary Practice

    1350 Hickory St

    Melbourne, FL 32901

    (321) 434-7000

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    Dr. Dmitry Rakita's Practice 2

    1223 Gateway Dr

    Melbourne, FL 32901

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

    Dr. Rakita's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487826624.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rakita?

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

    What is Dr. Dmitry Rakita's specialty?

    Dr. Rakita is a Diagnostic Radiologist near Melbourne, FL. A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions. Contact Dr. Rakita to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Dmitry Rakita affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rakita is affiliated with Cape Canaveral Hospital, Holmes Regional Medical Center 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

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    Is Dmitry Rakita accepting new patients in Melbourne, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Dmitry Rakita is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dmitry Rakita offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rakita's office at (321) 434-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dmitry Rakita?

    Please contact Dr. Rakita's office at (321) 434-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Dmitry Rakita have?

    Dr. Dmitry Rakita is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

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