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38 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Crespo, Internist in Miami, FL?
Dr. Rafael Crespo, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Miami, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Crespo graduated from Universidad Catolica Nordestana Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at Raritan Bay Medical Center Program. Dr. Crespo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Crespo’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Crespo’s office at (954) 835-0750.
Where did Dr. Crespo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Raritan Bay Medical Center Program
Medical School: Facultad De Ciencias Medicas (San Francisco De Macoris, Dominican Republic) | Universidad Catolica Nordestana Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
What languages does Dr. Crespo speak?
Dr. Crespo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Crespo treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Crespo 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. Crespo. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Primary Widespread Arthritis
- Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Crespo perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Rafael Crespo may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Crespo's office.
Does Dr. Crespo accept my insurance?
Dr. Crespo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 835-0750 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Crespo accept in Miami, FL?
Dr. Crespo in Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliant Techsystems
AvMed Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors HealthCare Plans, Inc.
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Crespo's office located?
What is Dr. Crespo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Crespo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104866235.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Crespo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Crespo
What is Dr. Rafael Crespo's specialty?
Dr. Crespo is a Internist near Miami, FL.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Crespo to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Rafael Crespo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Crespo is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: HCA Florida Mercy Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Crespo accepting new patients in Miami, FL?
Yes, Dr. Rafael Crespo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rafael Crespo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Crespo's office at (954) 835-0750 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rafael Crespo?
Please contact Dr. Crespo's office at (954) 835-0750 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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