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- 3100 Sw 62Nd Ave, Suite 124, Miami, FL 33155
About Dr. Portela
Rafael R. Portela, MD practices otolaryngology (ent) in Miami, FL. Rafael is a 1981 graduate of Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Rafael provided 229 services to 157 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, removal of impacted ear wax, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972599397.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (305) 669-7144
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
3100 SW 62ND AVE SUITE 124
Miami, FL 33155
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal cancer
- Oropharyngeal cancer
- Sinonasal cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Pediatric and congenital
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
- Bone-anchored hearing-device placement
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Ear-tube placement
- Eardrum repair
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
- Earwax removal
Endocrine Surgery
Facial plastic and reconstructive
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Parathyroid surgery
- Submandibular gland removal
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Transoral robotic surgery
- Voice-box removal
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parotid gland surgery
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
- Balloon sinus dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Reduction of a broken nose
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
- Rhinoplasty
Office diagnosis
- Balance and vestibular testing
- ENT consultation
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Hearing test
- Nasal endoscopy
- Rigid laryngoscopy
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Most searched procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
229 services · 157 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
84 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
112 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other otolaryngology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other otolaryngology specialists in Miami 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1981 at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Portela specialize in?
Dr. Portela is an otolaryngology (ent) in Miami, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Portela located?
Dr. Portela is listed at 3100 Sw 62Nd Ave Suite 124, Miami, FL 33155. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Portela's phone number?
The number on file is (305) 669-7144. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Portela?
Dr. Portela's National Provider Identifier is 1972599397. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Portela go to medical school?
Dr. Portela attended Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Portela have?
Dr. Portela has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Portela do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Portela performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Portela's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Portela. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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