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Active NPI 1477503696 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Rafael Trespalacios , MD

Ophthalmology • Melbourne, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Melbourne, FL. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of South Florida College Of Medicine in 2002, Dr. Trespalacios delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 665 S APOLLO BLVD.

Dr. Trespalacios is affiliated with Brevard Eye Center Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, injection of drug into eye. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

665 S Apollo Blvd

Melbourne, FL 329011485

Telephone 3219843200
Fax 3219842620
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Brevard Surgery Center Facility NPI 1770528838

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of South Florida College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Melbourne, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
24 Yrs -5.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 29.8 Yrs
State Avg: 28.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
19 Specialists

Practicing in Melbourne, FL (1686 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
54.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Trespalacios (24 Years) 24 Yrs
Melbourne Specialty Average (29.8 Years) 29.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
J2781 Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg
1,950 22 $224.18 $147.06
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
632 261 $189.34 $124.23
67028 Injection of drug into eye
295 59 $197.32 $127.58
92134 Imaging of retina
284 129 $58.41 $38.18
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified
179 34 $250.00 $72.99
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg
176 15 $2000.00 $798.97
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
161 34 $217.65 $110.74
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
149 87 $683.56 $296.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
148 89 $134.10 $88.18
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
139 77 $1065.94 $472.77
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
126 122 $90.89 $59.34
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
91 87 $52.71 $32.94
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
89 87 $66.91 $43.54
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
50 50 $248.41 $163.67
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
48 45 $16.82 $10.86
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope
33 32 $56.25 $36.73
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
27 12 $476.42 $197.27
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
27 15 $1441.79 $617.93
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow
26 15 $1674.09 $781.56
92250 Photography of the retina
20 16 $53.30 $34.85
66761 Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session
18 11 $579.24 $226.58
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
17 17 $165.44 $104.95
92071 Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease
16 15 $54.43 $35.75
92285 Photography of content of eyes
16 14 $33.40 $18.61
J3490 Unclassified drugs
16 11 $250.00 $78.41
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
15 15 $39.69 $26.04

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License FL ME98468

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IN 01061809A

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
278521800 (FL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs Of Fl
14672 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Brevard Eye Center Inc

665 S Apollo Blvd, Melbourne, FL 329011485

Phone: 3218217446

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

7 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1083824361

Doctor of Optometry

Stephanie Stonecypher

Physician Assistant

NPI 1114580065
NPI 1346288784

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1417173832

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1619364775

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1861986937

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active October 12, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 12, 2011

Registered at 665 S APOLLO BLVD, MELBOURNE, FL 329011485 (Tel: 3219843200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 12, 2011

Registered at 665 S APOLLO BLVD, MELBOURNE, FL 329011485 (Tel: 3219843200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 12, 2011

Recorded as RAFAEL TRESPALACIOS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 12, 2011

Ophthalmology (License #ME98468 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 10, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1477503696
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 10, 2006
Last Update: October 12, 2011
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

665 S Apollo Blvd

Melbourne, FL 329011485

Phone: 3219843200

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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