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Dr. Rafael Blanco, MD

Medical Oncology*
4.5 (39)
Map Pin Small Tampa, FL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Rafael Blanco, MD

Dr. Rafael Blanco, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Tampa, FL. Dr. Blanco, completed a fellowship at University of South Florida. Dr. Blanco, completed a residency at University of South Florida. Patients rated Dr. Blanco an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Blanco works at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) - Tampa Cancer Center in Tampa, FL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Blanco's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute – TCC
    3402 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Tampa, FL 33607 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 875-3950
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute - MPO
    3000 Medical Park Dr Ste 250, Tampa, FL 33613 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 632-6220
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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  • HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital
  • HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital
  • St. Joseph's Hospital

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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
    • Aetna
    • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
    • AvMed
    • Beech Street (Multiplan)
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    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    • Coventry Health Care
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    • Health Net
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    • Midwest Health Plan
    • Molina Healthcare
    • MultiPlan
    • PHCS
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    • UnitedHealthCare
    • Worker's Compensation

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    4.5
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    Based on 39 ratings
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    About Dr. Rafael Blanco, MD

    Specialties*
    • Medical Oncology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1164474615
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of South Florida
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of South Florida
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of South Florida
    Internship
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Rafael Blanco, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Blanco is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Blanco has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Blanco works at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) - Tampa Cancer Center in Tampa, FL. View the full address on Dr. Blanco’s profile.

    39 patients have reviewed Dr. Blanco. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Blanco.

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