41 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nunez, Internist in Palm Springs, FL?
Dr. Rafael Nunez, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Palm Springs, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nunez graduated from New York Medical College and completed his residency at Metropolitan Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics. Dr. Nunez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nunez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nunez’s office at (561) 964-4577.
Where did Dr. Nunez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Metropolitan Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics | New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital Center Program
Medical School: University Nac De Colombia, Fac De Med, Bogota, Colombia () | New York Medical College
Is Dr. Nunez board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Rafael Nunez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nunez speak?
Dr. Nunez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Nunez treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Nunez 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. Nunez. 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:
- Overweight
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Obesity
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- Normal Weight
- Body Mass Index
- Optimal Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6824: Body mass index [BMI] 24.0-24.9, adult
- Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Adult BMI 23.0-23.9
- Body Weight
- BMI in healthy range
- Normal adult BMI
- Healthy weight BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6823: Body mass index [BMI] 23.0-23.9, adult
Which procedures does Dr. Nunez perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Rafael Nunez 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. Nunez's office.
Does Dr. Nunez accept my insurance?
Dr. Nunez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (561) 964-4577 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nunez accept in Palm Springs, FL?
Dr. Nunez in Palm Springs, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AvMed Health Plan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Molina
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nunez's office located?
Dr. Rafael Nunez's Primary Practice
3255 Forest Hill Blvd # 103
Palm Springs, FL 33406
(561) 964-4577
Dr. Rafael Nunez's Practice 3
1402 Royal Palm Beach Blvd Ste 200
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
What is Dr. Nunez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nunez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043208895.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nunez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nunez
What is Dr. Rafael Nunez's specialty?
Dr. Nunez is a Internist near Palm Springs, 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. Nunez to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Rafael Nunez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nunez is affiliated with Good Samaritan Medical Center - West Palm Beach 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Rafael Nunez accepting new patients in Palm Springs, FL?
Yes, Dr. Rafael Nunez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rafael Nunez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nunez's office at (561) 964-4577 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rafael Nunez?
Please contact Dr. Nunez's office at (561) 964-4577 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rafael Nunez have?
Dr. Rafael Nunez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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