
25 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Martinez, Pulmonologist in Tampa, FL?
Where did Dr. Martinez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University District Hospital, San Juan University of Puerto Rico
Residency: Mayaguez Medical Center, University of Puerto Rico
Medical School: University of Zaragoza School of Medicine
Is Dr. Martinez board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Rafael Martinez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Martinez speak?
Dr. Martinez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Martinez typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Martinez 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. Martinez. 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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
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:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Cough Variant Asthma
- Asthma
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
- CVA
- Asthma with Cough
- Chronic Cough Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J45991: Cough variant asthma
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Martinez typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Martinez 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. Martinez. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
- Bronchoscopy with Brushing
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Biopsy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Navigational Bronchoscopy
- Computer-Assisted Bronchoscopy
- Advanced Lung Scope
- Bronchial brushing
- Lung scope with biopsy
- Flexible bronchoscopy with brushing
- Transbronchial Needle Biopsy
- Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscope
- Airway Examination with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
- 31627: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with computer-assisted, image-guided navigation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
- 31623: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with brushing or protected brushings
- 31629: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)
Also known as:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
- Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound for Lung Lesions
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Ultrasound
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) Bronchoscopy
- Lung Lesion Biopsy with EBUS
- Bronchial Ultrasound Guided Procedure
- Lung Scope with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 31654: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transendoscopic endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) during bronchoscopic diagnostic or therapeutic intervention(s) for peripheral lesion(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Does Dr. Martinez accept my insurance?
Dr. Martinez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 490-9495 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Martinez accept in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Martinez in Tampa, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Oscar Health
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Where is Dr. Martinez's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Martinez affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Martinez has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 280 reviews
Office Experience
97% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
98% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
72% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
97% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Rafael Martinez an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Martinez has been rated and reviewed by 280 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Martinez, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
American College of Chest Physicians
Fellow
1999 - 2019
What is Dr. Martinez's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Martinez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629144795.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Martinez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Martinez
