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Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine (2002)

665 S Apollo Boulevard
Melbourne, FL 32901

(321) 984-3200

Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD is an ophthalmologist in Melbourne, FL specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD is affiliated with BREVARD EYE CENTER INC.

Office Locations

665 S Apollo Boulevard
Melbourne, FL 32901

(321) 984-3200

(321) 984-2620

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

corneal pachymetry

eye tests

ophthalmic biometry

ophthalmic ultrasound

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2023, Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD had a list price for corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), eye tests, ophthalmic biometry, ophthalmic ultrasound, and ultrasound corneal pachymetry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Florida. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

eye injection

intraocular injection

intravitreal drug injection

intravitreal injection

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD had a list price for eye injection, intraocular injection, intravitreal drug injection, intravitreal injection, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Florida. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

laser surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

complex cataract surgery

extraocular surgery

gonioscopy

laser glaucoma surgery

laser trabeculoplasty

simple cataract surgery

visual field test

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD performed more laser surgery, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for complex cataract surgery, extraocular surgery, gonioscopy, laser glaucoma surgery, laser trabeculoplasty, simple cataract surgery, and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Melbourne, FL during 2012 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	122
doctor visit	429
eye procedures	1335
laser treatment	122
plastic surgery procedures	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Melbourne, FL during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	140
doctor visit	345
eye procedures	1341
lab tests	68
laser treatment	140
transplant procedures	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	398
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	34
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Melbourne, FL during 2014 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	152
doctor visit	341
excision	66
eye procedures	1699
lab tests	80
laser treatment	260
ultrasound (sonogram)	53

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	460
Black	30
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	66
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Melbourne, FL during 2015 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	180
doctor visit	415
excision	64
eye procedures	1539
laser treatment	244
transplant procedures	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	48

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD.

**Gender**
Male	474
Female	792

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1128
Black	64
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	578
From 75 to 84	460
85 and over	162
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Melbourne, FL during 2016 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	139
doctor visit	390
excision	21
eye procedures	1580
laser treatment	190
plastic surgery procedures	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	493
Black	42
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	64
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Melbourne, FL during 2017 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	88
doctor visit	376
excision	21
eye procedures	1367
injections	54
laser treatment	141
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	427
Black	34
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	56
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Melbourne, FL during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	100
doctor visit	728
eye procedures	2319
injections	382
laser treatment	156
plastic surgery procedures	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD.

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	462
Black	70
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	90
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Melbourne, FL during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	209
doctor visit	637
eye procedures	1927
injections	362
laser treatment	209

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD.

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	379

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	485
Black	79
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	223
85 and over	95
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Melbourne, FL during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	166
doctor visit	724
eye procedures	1433
injections	380
laser treatment	200

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	395
Black	45
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	77
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Melbourne, FL during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	219
doctor visit	418
excision	24
eye procedures	1549
injections	357
laser treatment	299

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	384
Black	41
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	69
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Melbourne, FL during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	152
doctor visit	977
eye procedures	1281
injections	242
laser treatment	190
ultrasound (sonogram)	54

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	400
Black	41
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	75
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Melbourne, FL were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	151
doctor visit	525
excision	39
eye procedures	1579
injections	296
lab tests	74
laser treatment	195
plastic surgery procedures	19
transplant procedures	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	43
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	457
Hispanic	24
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	195
85 and over	71
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	247

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	11
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD graduated from University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine in 2002. He has a state license in Indiana.

Medical School: University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine (2002)

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

BREVARD EYE CENTER INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.	$240 $240
Allergan, Inc.	$233 XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $109	DURYSTA $66	XEN $58
Alcon Vision LLC	$180 LenSx $87	ARGOS $47	ORA System VerifEye $24	AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL $22
Shire North American Group Inc	$140 XIIDRA $140
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$133 Cataract Equipment $38	LenSx $28	ORA $23	AcrySof $15	Pazeo $11	Other $18
Other	$459 RESTASIS $105	DEXTENZA $76	enVista MX60 IOL $67	OMNI $62	OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) $48	Other $102

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,226
Education	$160

Biography

Dr. Rafael Trespalacios specializes in ophthalmology (eye disease). He studied medicine at the University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, MD From 2012 - 2022

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