Who is Dr. Raphael, Internist in Lehigh Acres, FL?
Dr. Bernd Raphael, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lehigh Acres, FL. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Raphael graduated from Medizinische Fakutaet Mannheim and completed his residency at Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Raphael is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Raphael’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Raphael’s office at (239) 368-7270.
Where did Dr. Raphael go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | University of Louisville School of Medicine Program
Medical School: Ruprecht-Karl-Univ- Med Fak- Heidelberg- Germany | Ruprecht-Karls-Universitaet Heidelberg, Medizinische Gesamtfakultat | Medizinische Fakutaet Mannheim
Is Dr. Raphael board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Bernd Raphael, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Raphael speak?
Dr. Raphael and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does Dr. Raphael treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Raphael 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. Raphael. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
- PAD from Diabetes
- Circulation Problems from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
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:
- Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
- Back Pain
- SI Joint Inflammation
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Inflamed SI Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Secondary Hyperaldosteronism
- Adrenal Gland Disorder
- Aldosteronism from Other Conditions
- Acquired High Aldosterone
- Non-Primary Aldosteronism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E261: Secondary hyperaldosteronism
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Non-Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Bleeding Disorder
- Vascular purpura
- Purpura without low platelets
- Skin bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D692: Other nonthrombocytopenic purpura
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:
- 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:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Unsteady Walking (Ataxia)
- Walking Problems
- Ataxia
- Clumsy Walking
- Impaired Balance While Walking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R260: Ataxic gait
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- Dementia with Mood Changes
- Dementia
- Mood Disorder
- Dementia with emotional problems
- Mood swings in dementia
- Cognitive decline with mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0393: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with mood disturbance
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Raphael perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Bernd Raphael 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. Raphael's office.
Does Dr. Raphael accept my insurance?
Dr. Raphael accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (239) 368-7270 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Raphael accept in Lehigh Acres, FL?
Dr. Raphael in Lehigh Acres, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Steward Health Choice
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Raphael's office located?
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Bernd Raphael an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Raphael has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Raphael, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Raphael's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Raphael's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255306213.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Raphael?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Raphael
What is Dr. Bernd Raphael's specialty?
Dr. Raphael is a Internist near Lehigh Acres, 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. Raphael to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Bernd Raphael affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Raphael is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Hendry Regional Medical Center, Hope 97 Llc, Gulf Coast Medical Center, Lee Memorial 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 Bernd Raphael accepting new patients in Lehigh Acres, FL?
Yes, Dr. Bernd Raphael is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bernd Raphael offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Raphael's office at (239) 368-7270 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bernd Raphael?
Please contact Dr. Raphael's office at (239) 368-7270 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bernd Raphael have?
Dr. Bernd Raphael is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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