Dr Rafael A Gonzalez-pupo, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in South Miami, FL

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Dr Rafael A Gonzalez-pupo, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in South Miami, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 1994 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Vascular And Spine Institute Inc and his current practice location is 7000 Sw 62nd Ave Ste 600, South Miami, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (305) 228-4675.

Dr Rafael A Gonzalez-pupo is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME160096) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1306158191.

Contact Information

Dr Rafael A Gonzalez-pupo, MD
7000 Sw 62nd Ave Ste 600,
South Miami, FL 33143-4728
(305) 228-4675
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Rafael A Gonzalez-pupo
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience32 Years
Location7000 Sw 62nd Ave Ste 600, South Miami, Florida
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Rafael A Gonzalez-pupo graduated from medical school in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306158191
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/08/2010
  • Last Update Date: 10/16/2026
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032583083
  • Enrollment ID: I20230315000588

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rafael A Gonzalez-pupo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306158191NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) ME160096 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs CampusHialeah, FLHospital
Keralty HospitalMiami, FLHospital
Larkin Community HospitalSouth miami, FLHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Rafael A Gonzalez-pupo allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameVascular and Spine Institute Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518044775
PECOS PAC ID: 4385741420
Enrollment ID: O20070524000069
Entity NameSteward Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356654495
PECOS PAC ID: 2860688728
Enrollment ID: O20170602001215
Entity NameUSA Vascular Centers of Miami PLLC
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1861884595
PECOS PAC ID: 1557610862
Enrollment ID: O20180820003649
Entity NameUniversity of Miami
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013967827
PECOS PAC ID: 3274795109
Enrollment ID: O20200406001006
Entity NameRafael Angel Gonzalez MD PA
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942029533
PECOS PAC ID: 4981133741
Enrollment ID: O20250123000256

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Rafael A Gonzalez-pupo is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Rafael A Gonzalez-pupo, MD
7000 Sw 62nd Ave Ste 600,
South Miami, FL 33143-4728

Ph: (786) 637-1859		Dr Rafael A Gonzalez-pupo, MD
7000 Sw 62nd Ave Ste 600,
South Miami, FL 33143-4728

Ph: (305) 228-4675

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