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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Garcia, Otolaryngologist in Hialeah, FL?
Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Hialeah, FL. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Garcia graduated from University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine and completed his residency at University Hosp, Otolaryngology; University Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Garcia is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garcia’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garcia’s office at (305) 557-4016.
Where did Dr. Garcia go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Hosp, Otolaryngology; University Hosp, General Surgery
Medical School: University Of Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr | University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine
Is Dr. Garcia board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Garcia speak?
Dr. Garcia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Garcia treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Garcia 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. Garcia. 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:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergy
- Chronic allergy symptoms
- Allergic reactions
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3089: Other allergic rhinitis
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
- Sound transmission hearing loss
- Outer or middle ear hearing loss
- Temporary hearing loss
- Nerve hearing loss
- Inner ear hearing loss
- Permanent hearing loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H900: Conductive hearing loss, bilateral
- H905: Unspecified sensorineural hearing loss
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Hearing Sensations
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Unusual Ear Sounds
- Distorted Hearing
- Auditory Hallucinations
ICD-10 Codes:
- H93293: Other abnormal auditory perceptions, bilateral
Also known as:
- Hoarseness or Voice Changes
- Vocal Cord Polyp
- Voice Disorder
- Throat Disorder
- Hoarse voice
- Raspy voice
- Vocal cord dysfunction
- Laryngeal polyp
- Vocal fold polyp
ICD-10 Codes:
- R490: Dysphonia
- J381: Polyp of vocal cord and larynx
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Ringing in Both Ears
- Tinnitus
- Bilateral Tinnitus
- Head Noise Both Sides
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral
Also known as:
- Chronic Tonsil and Adenoid Problems
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Persistent tonsil issues
- Long-term adenoid problems
- Chronic throat issues
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J358: Other chronic diseases of tonsils and adenoids
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Tonsillitis
- Tonsillitis
- Persistent tonsil infection
- Long-term tonsil inflammation
- Recurrent tonsillitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3501: Chronic tonsillitis
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Nosebleed
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R040: Epistaxis
Also known as:
- Other Salivary Gland Problems
- Salivary Gland Disorder
- Saliva & Salivary Gland Disorder
- Salivary Gland Issues
- Saliva Gland Ailments
- Unspecified Salivary Gland Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K118: Other diseases of salivary glands
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
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)
What procedures does Dr. Garcia perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Garcia 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. Garcia. 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:
- Larynx Biopsy with Microscope
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- Direct laryngoscopy with biopsy
- Voice box biopsy
- Throat biopsy with scope
- Micro-laryngoscopy biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31536: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy; with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Larynx Surgery with Microscope (Vocal Cord/Tumor Removal)
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Excision
- Vocal Cord Stripping
- Epiglottis Tumor Removal
CPT Codes:
- 31541: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis; with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
Also known as:
- Voice Box Exam with Stroboscopy
- Laryngoscopy with Stroboscopy
- Vocal Cord Exam
- Throat Scope with Strobe Light
- Voice Analysis
CPT Codes:
- 31579: Laryngoscopy, flexible or rigid telescopic, with stroboscopy
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Nose Scope
- Rhinoscope
- Nasal Examination with Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31231: Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Laryngoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Voice Box Scope with Biopsy
- Throat Biopsy via Laryngoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31535: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy;
Also known as:
- Tonsillectomy (Age 12+)
- Tonsil Removal
- Adult Tonsillectomy
- Throat Surgery for Tonsils
CPT Codes:
- 42826: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; age 12 or over
Also known as:
- Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
- Pediatric Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy for Kids
- T&A Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12
Also known as:
- Parotid Gland Tumor Removal with Facial Nerve Preservation
- Parotidectomy
- Salivary gland tumor removal
- Facial nerve sparing parotidectomy
- Lateral parotidectomy
CPT Codes:
- 42415: Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; lateral lobe, with dissection and preservation of facial nerve
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Also known as:
- Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Tympanostomy with Tubes
- Myringotomy with Tube Placement
- Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)
CPT Codes:
- 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Ear Tube Insertion (Local Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Myringotomy with Tubes
- Tympanostomy with Ventilating Tube
- Ear Drum Incision with Tube Placement
- Grommet Insertion (Local Anesthesia)
CPT Codes:
- 69433: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), local or topical anesthesia
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Also known as:
- Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Fine Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Excision
- Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Deep Cervical Node Removal
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- FNA Biopsy
- Needle Biopsy without Imaging
- Tissue Sample Collection
CPT Codes:
- 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
- 10021: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, without imaging guidance; first lesion
Does Dr. Garcia accept my insurance?
Dr. Garcia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 557-4016 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garcia accept in Hialeah, FL?
Dr. Garcia in Hialeah, 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
Corporate Services
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors HealthCare Plans, Inc.
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Garcia's office located?
Dr. Rafael Garcia's Primary Practice
7100 W 20th Ave Ste 608
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 557-4016
What is Dr. Garcia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740221761.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garcia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garcia
What is Dr. Rafael Garcia's specialty?
Dr. Garcia is a Otolaryngologist near Hialeah, FL. An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders. Contact Dr. Garcia to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rafael Garcia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Garcia is affiliated with Palmetto General Hospital, HCA Florida Mercy Hospital, Memorial Hospital West, Baptist Health South Miami Hospital, Baptist Hospital of Miami 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 Garcia accepting new patients in Hialeah, FL?
Yes, Dr. Rafael Garcia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rafael Garcia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Garcia's office at (305) 557-4016 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rafael Garcia?
Please contact Dr. Garcia's office at (305) 557-4016 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rafael Garcia have?
Dr. Rafael Garcia is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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