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Dr. Ismael Ortega, MD
Overview of Dr. Ismael Ortega, MD
Dr. Ismael Ortega, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Melbourne, FL. They graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine and is affiliated with Cape Canaveral Hospital, Holmes Regional Medical Center, Palm Bay Hospital, Viera Hospital and Rockledge Regional Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Ortega an average 3.9 star rating.
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Dr. Ortega's Office Locations
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Health First Medical Group LLC1223 Gateway Dr, Melbourne, FL 32901 Directions (321) 725-4500
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Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center1350 Hickory St, Melbourne, FL 32901 Directions (321) 434-3455
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Office1223 Gateway Dr Ste 2G, Melbourne, FL 32901 Directions (321) 312-3499
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Admitting Hospitals
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Admitting Hospitals
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- Cape Canaveral Hospital
- Holmes Regional Medical Center
- Palm Bay Hospital
- Viera Hospital
- Rockledge Regional Medical Center
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Shortness of Breath
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Histoplasmosis
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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
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Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Ischemic Colitis
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Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
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Low Blood Oxygen Level
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Lung Nodule
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
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Osteosarcoma
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Pancreatic Cancer
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Partial Lung Collapse
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Pelvic Abscess
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Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
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Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
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Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
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Pleura Cancer
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Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
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Pulmonary Edema
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus
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Rib Fracture
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Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
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Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
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Respiratory Management
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Thoracentesis
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- Aetna
- AvMed
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. d/b/a Florida Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
- Cigna
- First Health
- Florida Blue
- Humana
- UnitedHealthCare
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3.9
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About Dr. Ismael Ortega, MD
Specialties*
- Critical Care Medicine
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Languages Spoken
- English, Spanish
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1518131333
NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Critical Care Medicine and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
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Dr. Ortega accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.
Dr. Ortega has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.
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Dr. Ortega has seen patients for Shortness of Breath and Respiratory Failure, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ortega on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.
Dr. Ortega speaks Spanish.
7 patients have reviewed Dr. Ortega. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ortega.
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