Physician Profile
Rafael Trespalacios, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Trespalacios
Rafael Trespalacios, MD is a healthcare provider in Melbourne, FL specializing in ophthalmology. Rafael trained at University of South Florida College of Medicine, graduating in 2002. According to Medicare claims data, Rafael cared for 1,356 Medicare patients across 4,733 services. The services billed most often include injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and injection of drug into eye. This provider record is associated with NPI 1477503696.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (321) 984-3200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
665 S APOLLO BLVD
Melbourne, FL 32901
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,733 services · 1,356 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
295 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
161 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
149 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
139 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
27 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
27 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
26 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session | Procedure | 66761 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
48 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
284 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Other eye doctors in Melbourne 8
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Trespalacios's specialty?
Dr. Trespalacios is an eye doctor in Melbourne, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Trespalacios?
Dr. Trespalacios is listed at 665 S Apollo Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Trespalacios?
The number on file is (321) 984-3200. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Trespalacios's NPI number?
Dr. Trespalacios's National Provider Identifier is 1477503696. 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
What is Dr. Trespalacios's medical education?
Dr. Trespalacios attended University of South Florida College of Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Trespalacios been practicing?
Dr. Trespalacios has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Trespalacios known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Trespalacios performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, closure of tear duct opening using plug and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Trespalacios confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Trespalacios. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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