Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rafols, Family Medicine Specialist in Edinburg, TX?
Dr. Rafael Rafols, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Edinburg, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Rafols graduated from University of Monterrey. Dr. Rafols is fluent in English, Italian, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rafols’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rafols’s office at (956) 362-5525.
Where did Dr. Rafols go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Monterrey
Is Dr. Rafols board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Rafael Rafols, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Rafols speak?
Dr. Rafols and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Spanish
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. Rafols treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Rafols 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. Rafols. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Type 2 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
- Diabetic skin sores
- Diabetes-related wounds
- Foot ulcers from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
- E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer
Also known as:
- Pressure Sores
- Pressure Sore
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
- Bedsore
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89150: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, unstageable
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
- L89152: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 2
- L89153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
- L89620: Pressure ulcer of left heel, unstageable
- L89610: Pressure ulcer of right heel, unstageable
Also known as:
- Chronic Bone Infection with Draining Sore in Right Ankle and Foot
- Bone Infection
- Chronic Multifocal Bone Infection in Left Ankle and Foot
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected bone
- Bone inflammation
- Bone infection with draining wound
- Widespread bone infection
- Chronic bone infection
- Ankle or foot bone infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86471: Chronic osteomyelitis with draining sinus, right ankle and foot
- M86671: Other chronic osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86372: Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M86371: Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- External Surgical Wound Opening
- Wounds and Injuries
- External wound dehiscence
- Surgical incision separation
- Outer wound rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8131XA: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
- T8131XD: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Hypertension Ulcers
- High Venous Pressure with Sores
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87311: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of right lower extremity
- I87312: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of left lower extremity
Also known as:
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Foot
- Skin Condition
- Foot Ulcer
- Open Sore on Foot
- Venous Ulcer
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97522: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot with fat layer exposed
Also known as:
- Chronic Ulcer of the Right Foot
- Skin Condition
- Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore
- Venous Ulcer
- Non-healing Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97512: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot with fat layer exposed
What procedures does Dr. Rafols perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Rafols 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. Rafols. 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:
- Wound Debridement
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Muscle Debridement
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Deep Wound Cleaning
- Skin Substitute Graft Application
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
- Skin Replacement Procedure
- Wound Covering Application
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
- 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 15272: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; each additional 25 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Skin Substitute Graft (Additional Area)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
- Bio-engineered Skin Graft
CPT Codes:
- 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
- 15276: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; each additional 25 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
- Proud flesh removal
- Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
- Granulation tissue treatment
- Wound cautery
CPT Codes:
- 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)
Also known as:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Rafols accept my insurance?
Dr. Rafols accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 362-5525 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rafols accept in Edinburg, TX?
Dr. Rafols in Edinburg, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Express Scripts
HealthComp
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Rafols' office located?
What is Dr. Rafols's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rafols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609028612.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rafols?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rafols
What is Dr. Rafael Rafols's specialty?
Dr. Rafols is a Family Medicine Specialist near Edinburg, TX. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Rafols to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rafael Rafols affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rafols is affiliated with DHR Health, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Mission 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 Rafael Rafols accepting new patients in Edinburg, TX?
Yes, Dr. Rafael Rafols is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rafael Rafols offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rafols's office at (956) 362-5525 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rafael Rafols?
Please contact Dr. Rafols's office at (956) 362-5525 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rafael Rafols have?
Dr. Rafael Rafols is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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