Dr. Rafael F. Carrales
Dr. Rafael F. Carrales

Dr. Rafael F. Carrales

  • Gender: Male
  • Sole propriator: Yes
  • NPI: 1003258005

Dr. Rafael F. Carrales D.D.S.

Dentist

He is located at 1116 South 10th Avenue in Edinburg, TX 78539. Can help patients with the following: Dental Bridges, Dental Implants, Dentin Hypersensitivity, Invisalign, Oral Cancer Examination, Teeth Grinding. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003258005. Appointment can be made via the phone number (956) 219-8158. He is affiliated with 1 practices.

Conditions treated

Dr. Rafael F. Carrales, being an dentist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Rafael F. Carrales.

  • Bleeding Gums
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Dental Bridges
  • Dental Crowns and Caps
  • Dental Emergency
  • Dental Exam and Cleaning
  • Dental Implants
  • Dental Malocclusion
  • Dentin Hypersensitivity
  • Dentures
  • Gum Disease / Gingivitis
  • Invisalign
  • Laser
  • Oral Cancer Examination
  • Pericoronitis
  • Teeth Grinding
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Veneers

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Rafael F. Carrales as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 12 plans from Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan
Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Complete Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Focused Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients

Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 6 plans from Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan
Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Complete VALUE Gold (3 plan variants) HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Focused VALUE Silver (3 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Focused VALUE Silver + Vision + Adult Dental (3 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Gold VALUE (3 plan variants) HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Silver VALUE (3 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Silver VALUE + Vision + Adult Dental (3 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients

Dental plans

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

Network data as of Jun 19, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 6 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
BlueCare Dental 1D PPO · Low Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Dental 4 Kids℠ 1A PPO · High Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Dental 4 Kids℠ 1B PPO · Low Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Dental℠ 1A PPO · High Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Dental℠ 1B PPO · Low Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Dental℠ 1C PPO · Low Preferred Accepting new patients

DeltaCare USA

Network data as of Sep 12, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

DeltaCare USA plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
DeltaCare USA Basic Plan for Families HMO · Low Deltacare USA Accepting new patients
DeltaCare USA Preferred Plan for Families HMO · High Deltacare USA Accepting new patients

Delta Dental PPO

Network data as of Sep 12, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Delta Dental PPO plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Delta Dental Individual and Family DPO Basic Plan for Families PPO · Low Delta Dental PPO Accepting new patients
Delta Dental Individual and Family DPO Preferred Plan for Families PPO · High Delta Dental PPO Accepting new patients
Delta Dental Individual and Family DPO Preventive Plan for Families PPO · High Delta Dental PPO Accepting new patients

DentaQuest USA Insurance Company, Inc.

Network data as of Oct 10, 2025, as reported by the insurer.

DentaQuest USA Insurance Company, Inc. plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
DentaQuest PPO Pediatric High PPO · High Null Accepting new patients
DentaQuest PPO Family Basic PPO · Low Null Accepting new patients
DentaQuest PPO Family High PPO · High Null Accepting new patients
DentaQuest PPO Family Low PPO · Low Null Accepting new patients

Humana

Network data as of Sep 13, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Humana plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Humana Dental Smart Choice - High PPO · High Preferred Accepting new patients
Humana Dental Smart Choice - Lite PPO · Low Preferred Accepting new patients
Humana Dental Smart Choice - Low PPO · Low Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Rafael F. Carrales is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Payments received

Drug payment

Raintree Essix $16

Other

Food and Beverage $17

Affiliated practices

Vela Saenz Family Dentistry
1116 South 10th Avenue
Edinburg, 78539 TX
(956) 627-0760

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Rafael F. Carrales have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Rafael F. Carrales is affiliated with Vela Saenz Family Dentistry.

Does Dr. Rafael F. Carrales accept patients with Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan?

Yes, Dr. Rafael F. Carrales is listed in-network for Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Where can you meet with Dr. Rafael F. Carrales?

Dr. Rafael F. Carrales's office is located at 1116 South 10th Avenue in Edinburg, TX 78539.

What conditions does Dr. Rafael F. Carrales treat?

Dr. Rafael F. Carrales provides treatment for Dental Bridges, Dental Implants, Dentin Hypersensitivity, Invisalign, Oral Cancer Examination, Teeth Grinding. For the full list see this list.