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. 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 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 as a 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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rafols typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Pressure Sores
- Pressure Sore
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
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
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
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rafols typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Muscle Debridement
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- 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
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
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
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
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)
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 Corporation
Cigna Group
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
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.
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, Valley 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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