Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Rafael Nunez, MD

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Lakeland, FL

  • NPI 1003950171
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 76.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL 338053065
(863) 680-7000
fax (866) 264-8519
Additional location
2611 Collins Ave
Lakeland, FL 338033301
(863) 603-3355

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 18, 2023
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #ME105494

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1003950171. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
897
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$103,478
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 294 132 $79
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 246 118 $119
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 155 148 $175
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 70 69 $81
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 51 51 $132
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 39 38 $111
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 30 28 $217
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and 12 12 $51

In context: peer comparison

Among 29 peers in this city , average services per provider: 163. This provider delivers 5.5× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
119
Patients
108
Total drug cost
$2,135
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 23 12 $208
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 22 22 $234
Levofloxacin Generic 19 19 $117
Furosemide Generic 17 17 $68
Nifedipine Er (Nifedipine) Brand 14 14 $386
Cefpodoxime Proxetil Generic 13 13 $1,035
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 11 11 $87

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Rafael Nunez's medical specialty?
Dr. Rafael Nunez practices Hospitalist Physician in Lakeland, FL.
Where does Dr. Rafael Nunez practice?
Dr. Rafael Nunez practices at 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 338053065. Office phone: 8636807000.
What is Dr. Rafael Nunez's NPI?
Dr. Rafael Nunez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003950171, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rafael Nunez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rafael Nunez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rafael Nunez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.