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Specializes in: General Surgery

Ponce School of Medicine

Professional interests include: laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication, thyroid cancer, acid reflux (GERD), and more.

17189 Interstate 45 S. Suite 275
The Woodlands, TX 77385

(832) 377-5846

Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS is a general surgeon in Shenandoah, TX specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Ponce School of Medicine. Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist West Hospital, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Houston Methodist and Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital.

Office Locations

17189 I 45 S Suite 275
Shenandoah, TX 77385

(832) 377-5846

1-888-416-9722

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Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

17189 Interstate 45 S. Suite 275
The Woodlands, TX 77385

(832) 377-5846

(936) 463-6529

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Some issues Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Parathyroid Surgery

Parathyroid surgery is a procedure done to identify and remove diseased parathyroid glands. These tiny glands in the neck regulate calcium levels in the body. Occasionally, one or more of the parathyroid glands can become hyperactive, swelling and causing too much calcium to be moved from the bones to the bloodstream. This is called hyperparathyroidism, and it can cause problems including weakness, nervous system disorders, and kidney problems. To treat hyperparathyroidism, overactive parathyroid glands are removed.

One kind of parathyroid surgery is called bilateral neck exploration. The surgeon finds and looks at all of the parathyroid glands on both sides of the neck, visually identifying any that are diseased and removing them. Minimally invasive, or focused, parathyroidectomy is done to remove a single diseased gland. The gland causing problems is identified before surgery using localization techniques such as hormonal or radiology testing. Since in most cases only one gland is causing problems, focused parathyroidectomy is a common alternative to bilateral neck exploration. Both procedures are safe and effective.

In the rare case that all four glands are diseased, the surgeon will either remove three and a half glands and leave one half in place, or all four will be removed and part of one gland will be transplanted into the forearm. This is done to keep calcium levels where they should be.

After surgery, patients will have a bandage on their neck and a sore throat. Patients may only want liquids or very soft food for the first day, and thy may be asked to take calcium supplements for a while until their remaining parathyroid glands begin functioning well again. Recovery is fairly quick, and within a few days patients should be feeling like themselves again.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

abdominal hernia surgery

hernia surgery

inguinal hernia repair

laparoscopic hernia repair

laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

laparoscopic surgery

In 2012, Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS had a list price for abdominal hernia surgery, hernia surgery, inguinal hernia repair, laparoscopic hernia repair, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, and laparoscopic surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	62

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	68

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	82

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	62

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	48

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	30

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	21

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	19

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	25
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Shenandoah, TX during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

catheterization	13
doctor visit	23
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	43
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Shenandoah, TX during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	24
hospital care	145
inpatient care	145

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	43
Dementia	24
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Shenandoah, TX during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, anastomosis and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	14
catheterization	14
doctor visit	29
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94
minimally invasive procedures	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	13
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	40
Dementia	27
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Shenandoah, TX during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	60
hospital care	82
inpatient care	82

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	38
Dementia	25
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Shenandoah, TX during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	64
hospital care	68
inpatient care	68

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Shenandoah, TX during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
doctor visit	68
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
minimally invasive procedures	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Shenandoah, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, anastomosis and minimally invasive procedures.

abdominal surgery	13
anastomosis	14
catheterization	13
doctor visit	50
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76
minimally invasive procedures	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	56
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	17
85 and over	1
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	38

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	14
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS graduated from Ponce School of Medicine. He completed residency at Ochsner Medical Center. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Ponce School of Medicine

Residency: Ochsner Medical Center

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston Methodist West Hospital

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Houston Methodist

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Choice POS, First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Workers' Compensation, Golden Rule, TRICARE, Coventry, Best Doctors, Aetna Select, Humana Tricare, Cigna Connect, Aetna EPO, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Evolutions Healthcare PPO, CIGNA Network, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Choice Fund, CIGNA Indemnity, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Medicare Assignment, Blue Advantage HMO, USA Managed Care PPO, Three Rivers Provider Network, First Health POS, Coventry PPO, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, Railroad Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, First Health, HealthSmart PPO, HealthSmart, Aetna Medicare, Aetna Open Access, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Galaxy PPO, CIGNA Network Open Access, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), BCBS Federal EMPL PPO-TX, IL, OK, NM, MT, SmartCare Walmart, Crown International, National Preferred Provider Network PPO (NPPN), SmartCare PNM Resources, Dual Complete, Blue Advantage HMO Plus, Medicare Solutions, Blue Cross Blue Shield Select Temp PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Select Choice PPO, UnitedHealthOne, Medicus International, UMR, HAA Preferred Partners (International), CPO, Allied Benefits, Aetna Health Network, Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice, United Health Integrated Services, Blue Cross Blue Shield Traditional / Par Plan, Olympus Managed Care (International), Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice, Aetna International, Blue Cross Blue Shield Best Choice PPO, Aetna TRS ActiveCare, PPO & Private Fee For Service, Chronic Complete and Care Improvement Plus, Independent Medical Systems PPO (IMS) and PPO Next-PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

Blue Choice PPO

Blue Choice POS

First Health PPO

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

Aetna Workers' Compensation

Golden Rule

TRICARE

Coventry

Best Doctors

Aetna Select

Humana Tricare

Cigna Connect

Aetna EPO

Trustmark

Aetna PPO

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Evolutions Healthcare PPO

CIGNA Network

Aetna Affordable Health Choices

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA Choice Fund

CIGNA Indemnity

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO

Medicare Assignment

Blue Advantage HMO

USA Managed Care PPO

Three Rivers Provider Network

First Health POS

Coventry PPO

HealthSpring

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Medicare

Medicaid

Railroad Medicare

Humana

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

First Health

HealthSmart PPO

HealthSmart

Aetna Medicare

Aetna Open Access

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Humana Medicare Advantage

Galaxy PPO

CIGNA Network Open Access

PHCS PPO

MultiPlan PPO

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

BCBS Federal EMPL PPO-TX, IL, OK, NM, MT

SmartCare Walmart

Crown International

National Preferred Provider Network PPO (NPPN)

SmartCare PNM Resources

Dual Complete

Blue Advantage HMO Plus

Medicare Solutions

Blue Cross Blue Shield Select Temp PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Select Choice PPO

UnitedHealthOne

Medicus International

UMR

HAA Preferred Partners (International)

CPO

Allied Benefits

Aetna Health Network

Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice

United Health Integrated Services

Blue Cross Blue Shield Traditional / Par Plan

Olympus Managed Care (International)

Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice

Aetna International

Blue Cross Blue Shield Best Choice PPO

Aetna TRS ActiveCare

PPO & Private Fee For Service

Chronic Complete and Care Improvement Plus

Independent Medical Systems PPO (IMS)

PPO Next-PPO

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$3,731 Da Vinci Surgical System $3,731
Covidien LP	$1,050 Vessel Sealing $1,050
Ethicon Inc.	$711 LINX Reflux Management System $681	Sutures $31
ACell, Inc.	$139 $139
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$130 VenaSeal $130
Other	$457 ADCETRIS $126	Exparel $76	IONSYS $48	WATCHMAN Access System $35	Covidien $35	Other $137

**Types of Payments**
Education	$3,025
Food and Beverage	$1,273
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,103
Travel and Lodging	$775
Gift	$43

Research Payments

Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS has received 3 research payments totaling $2,280.

Biography

Dr. Rafael Lugo-Ruiz is a physician who specializes in general surgery. Dr. Lugo-Ruiz's areas of expertise include the following: cancer surgery, breast surgery, and colon surgery. His professional affiliations include Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Houston Methodist Hospital, and Houston Methodist West Hospital. Trustmark, Aetna EPO, and Blue California seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Lugo-Ruiz accepts. Dr. Lugo-Ruiz has an open panel in The Woodlands, TX according to Houston Methodist. He is a graduate of Ponce School of Medicine and a graduate of Ochsner Medical Center's residency program. He speaks Spanish.