Rafael Miguel Rodriguez

Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology

Rafael Miguel Rodriguez is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Brandon, FL with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(813) 653-2775Brandon, FL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Rafael Miguel Rodriguez runs an independent neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Brandon, FL. He has been in practice for 45+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 46% of reporting doctors in Florida
  • Uses generic medications more than 76% of reporting doctors in Florida
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 571 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in FLSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Brandon45+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1389dNPPES updated 2022-08-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

401 N Parson Ave # 105, Brandon, FL 33510

Fax: (813) 653-4521
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

0.17%

Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.9 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Florida

0.17% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

91.1%

Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.3 pts)

Better than 76% of reporting doctors in Florida

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

683

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

1,257

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

7,786

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $5.17M

Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+14%)63%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
50%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Stroke / TIA
Higher than avg (+34%)47%

Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention

US avg: 13.4%

↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+12%)46%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+13%)45%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+13%)45%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.5k received from industry

82 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Rafael Miguel Rodriguez's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Aug 2, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 45 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.

Taxonomy: 2084N0400X

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 510023

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Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Rafael Miguel Rodriguez

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Rafael Miguel Rodriguez for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Brandon required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rafael Miguel Rodriguez

Dr. Rodriguez is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Brandon, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (813) 653-2775.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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