33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jimenez, Cardiologist in Kissimmee, FL?
Dr. Rafael Jimenez, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Kissimmee, FL. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jimenez graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe and completed his residency at Providence Hosp Med Ctrs, Cardiovascular Diseases; Providence Hosp Med Ctrs, Internal Medicine. He is a member of the MORBIDITY & MORTALITY/CRIT & CARE/PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, BOARD MEMBER/ONE SOURCE HALTH CARE NETWORK, CHAIRMAN CARDIOLOGY DEPARTMENT/OSCEOLA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, EXE COMMITTEE/FLORIDA HOSPTIAL-KISSIMMEE, MEMBER AT LARGE/OSCEOLA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL CASE REVIEW/COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER, CRITICAL CARE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN/FLORIDA HOSP-KISSIMMEE, MED DIRECTOR ICU/CCU/PCU/FLORIDA HOSPITAL-KISSIMMEE, PHARMACY & THERAPEUTICS BLOOD UTLIZATION REVIEW/FL HOSP, AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS, AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NUCLEAR CARDIOLOGY, and PAN AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. Dr. Jimenez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jimenez’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jimenez’s office at (407) 518-7999.
Where did Dr. Jimenez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, Providence Hospital, Southfield, MI | Cardiovascular - (Providence Hospital - Southfield)
Residency: Providence Hosp Med Ctrs, Cardiovascular Diseases; Providence Hosp Med Ctrs, Internal Medicine | Providence Hospital, Southfield | Providence Hospital and Medical Center | Providence Hosp Med Ctrs, Cardiovascular Diseases Providence Hosp Med Ctrs, Internal Medicine | Providence Hospital and Medical Centers Program
Medical School: Universidad Central Del Caribe
Is Dr. Jimenez board certified in Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Rafael Jimenez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Jimenez speak?
Dr. Jimenez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Jimenez treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Jimenez 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. Jimenez. 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:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Other Abnormal Heart Test Results
- Heart Health Tests
- Heart Disease
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
- Irregular Cardiovascular Function Study
- Unusual Heart Exam Findings
- Heart Disease Diagnosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
- R9439: Abnormal result of other cardiovascular function study
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Forms of Angina (Chest Pain)
- Other Types of Angina
- Angina
- Other Angina Pectoris
- Atypical Angina
- Variant Angina
- Unstable Angina
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2089: Other forms of angina pectoris
- I208: Other forms of angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Which procedures does Dr. Jimenez perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rafael Jimenez may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Jimenez's office.
Does Dr. Jimenez accept my insurance?
Dr. Jimenez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (407) 518-7999 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jimenez accept in Kissimmee, FL?
Dr. Jimenez in Kissimmee, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Riverside Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Jimenez's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
MORBIDITY & MORTALITY/CRIT & CARE/PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL
Member
BOARD MEMBER/ONE SOURCE HALTH CARE NETWORK
Member
CHAIRMAN CARDIOLOGY DEPARTMENT/OSCEOLA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Chairman
EXE COMMITTEE/FLORIDA HOSPTIAL-KISSIMMEE
Member
MEMBER AT LARGE/OSCEOLA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Member
MEDICAL CASE REVIEW/COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER
Member
CRITICAL CARE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN/FLORIDA HOSP-KISSIMMEE
Chairman
MED DIRECTOR ICU/CCU/PCU/FLORIDA HOSPITAL-KISSIMMEE
Member
PHARMACY & THERAPEUTICS BLOOD UTLIZATION REVIEW/FL HOSP
Member
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
Member
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
Member
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS
Member
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Member
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NUCLEAR CARDIOLOGY
Member
PAN AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Member
What is Dr. Jimenez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jimenez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568493443.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jimenez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jimenez
What is Dr. Rafael Jimenez's specialty?
Dr. Jimenez is a Cardiologist near Kissimmee, FL. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Jimenez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rafael Jimenez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jimenez is affiliated with HCA Florida Osceola Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Jimenez accepting new patients in Kissimmee, FL?
Yes, Dr. Rafael Jimenez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rafael Jimenez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jimenez's office at (407) 518-7999 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rafael Jimenez?
Please contact Dr. Jimenez's office at (407) 518-7999 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rafael Jimenez have?
Dr. Rafael Jimenez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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