Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nafes, Family Medicine Specialist in El Cajon, CA?
Where did Dr. Nafes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Universitaet Hamburg, Fachbereich Medizin
Is Dr. Nafes board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Rafael Nafes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nafes speak?
Dr. Nafes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- German
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nafes typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nafes 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. Nafes. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Personal Choice Not to Vaccinate
- Vaccine Refusal
- Patient Declined Vaccination
- Unvaccinated by Choice
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2820: Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for unspecified reason
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Health Screening
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nafes typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Nafes may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Nafes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nafes accept my insurance?
Dr. Nafes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 528-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nafes accept in El Cajon, CA?
Dr. Nafes in El Cajon, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nafes' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Nafes affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nafes has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nafes's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nafes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548417751.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nafes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nafes