Dr. Rafael Morales, MD
Erie, PA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Morales, Critical Care Internist in Erie, PA?
Dr. Rafael Morales, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Erie, PA. Dr. Morales is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Morales’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Morales’s office at (814) 877-6000.
What languages does Dr. Morales speak?
Dr. Morales and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Morales typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Morales 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. Morales. 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:
- Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Morales typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Morales may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Morales' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Morales accept my insurance?
Dr. Morales accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (814) 877-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Morales accept in Erie, PA?
Dr. Morales in Erie, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Humana
Medicare
Risant Health
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Morales' office located?
What is Dr. Morales's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Morales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770583957.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Morales?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Morales
What is Dr. Rafael Morales's specialty?
Dr. Morales is a Critical Care Internist near Erie, PA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Rafael Morales affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Morales is affiliated with Upmc Altoona 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
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Rafael Morales accepting new patients in Erie, PA?
Yes, Dr. Rafael Morales is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rafael Morales offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Morales's office at (814) 877-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rafael Morales?
Please contact Dr. Morales's office at (814) 877-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Morales
Hamot Faculty Specialist- Intensivist
201 State St
Erie, PA 16550