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Dr. Rafael Cartaya, MD

Miami, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cartaya, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Miami, FL?

    Dr. Rafael Cartaya, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Miami, FL. Dr. Cartaya is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cartaya’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cartaya’s office at (786) 351-3500.

    What languages does Dr. Cartaya speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Cartaya typically treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Cartaya 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. Cartaya. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Pain
    • Body ache
    • Discomfort
    • Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R52: Pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Wasting
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle atrophy
    • Muscle loss
    • Muscle shrinkage
    • Weak muscles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6250: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, unspecified site

    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

    What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Cartaya typically perform?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Cartaya 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. Cartaya. 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 here.

    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

    Does Dr. Cartaya accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cartaya accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (786) 351-3500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cartaya accept in Miami, FL?

    Dr. Cartaya in Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Independent Living Systems

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • The Health Plan of West Virginia

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Cartaya's office located?

    Dr. Rafael Cartaya's Primary Practice

    8260 W Flagler St Ste 2I

    Miami, FL 33144

    (786) 351-3500

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

    Dr. Cartaya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417616632.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cartaya?

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

    What is Dr. Rafael Cartaya's specialty?

    Dr. Cartaya is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Miami, FL.

    What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?

    A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.

    Is this Dr. Rafael Cartaya affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cartaya is affiliated with Keralty Hospital Miami, Baptist Health South Miami Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital, Doctors' Hospital - Coral Gables (fl), Baptist Hospital Of Miami, Jackson North 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

    When to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner). Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Rafael Cartaya accepting new patients in Miami, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Rafael Cartaya is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rafael Cartaya offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cartaya's office at (786) 351-3500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rafael Cartaya?

    Please contact Dr. Cartaya's office at (786) 351-3500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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