DR. ASCENSION M TORRES M.D.
NPI 1003996612
Surgery - Pediatric Surgery in Miami, FL

NPI Status: Active since October 17, 2006

Contact Information

11760 SW 40TH ST
SUITE 722
MIAMI, FL
ZIP 33175
Phone: (305) 559-1883
Fax: (305) 559-1887

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Accepts Insurance

About ASCENSION TORRES

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ascension Torres, a provider established in Miami, Florida with a medical specialization in Surgery, focusing in pediatric surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1003996612 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2086S0120X with license number ME84637 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.

NPI
1003996612
Provider Name
DR. ASCENSION M TORRES M.D.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
11760 SW 40TH ST SUITE 722 MIAMI, FL 33175
Location Phone
(305) 559-1883
Location Fax
(305) 559-1887
Mailing Address
11760 SW 40TH ST SUITE 722 MIAMI, FL 33175
Mailing Phone
(305) 559-1883
Mailing Fax
(305) 559-1887
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-17-2006
Last Update Date
01-27-2022
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Surgery Pediatric Surgery

Taxonomy Code
2086S0120X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
ME84637
License State
FL
Taxonomy Description
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical conditions in premature and newborn infants, children and adolescents.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • AvMed Entrust Bronze 600 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Bronze 650 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Expanded Bronze Standard (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Gold 125 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Gold 125 Dental+Vision (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Gold Standard (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Platinum 25 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Platinum 25 Dental+Vision (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Platinum Standard (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Silver 350 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Silver 350 Dental+Vision (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Silver 550 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Silver 550 Dental+Vision (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Silver Standard (2026) - HMO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

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NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1003996612, we treat the final digit (2) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
0
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
2
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 0 → 0 9 → 18 → 9 6 → 12 → 3 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 0 + 0 + 3 + 1 + 8 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 24 = 58

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 58 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1003996612.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
11760 SW 40TH ST, SUITE 646
MIAMI, FL 33175
Specialist
11760 SW 40TH ST, 416
MIAMI, FL 33175
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
11760 SW 40TH ST, STE. 420
MIAMI, FL 33175
Family Medicine
11760 SW 40TH ST, STE 433
MIAMI, FL 33175
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
11760 SW 40TH ST, STE 741
MIAMI, FL 33175
Internal Medicine
11760 SW 40TH ST, SUITE 701
MIAMI, FL 33175
Internal Medicine
11760 SW 40TH ST, STE 342
MIAMI, FL 33175
Internal Medicine
11760 SW 40TH ST, STE 342
MIAMI, FL 33175
Specialist
11760 SW 40TH ST, SUITE #518
MIAMI, FL 33175
Internal Medicine
11760 SW 40TH ST, SUITE 347
MIAMI, FL 33175
Dermatology
11760 SW 40TH ST, SUITE 451
MIAMI, FL 33175
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
11760 SW 40TH ST, STE H 451
MIAMI, FL 33175
Physician Assistant
11760 SW 40TH ST, SUITE 729
MIAMI, FL 33175
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics)
11760 SW 40TH ST, SUITE 729
MIAMI, FL 33175
Physician Assistant
11760 SW 40TH ST, SUITE 729
MIAMI, FL 33175
Internal Medicine
11760 SW 40TH ST, SUITE 701
MIAMI, FL 33175
Specialist
11760 SW 40TH ST, SUITE 542
MIAMI, FL 33175
Ophthalmology
11760 SW 40TH ST, STE 120
MIAMI, FL 33175
Ophthalmology
11760 SW 40TH ST, STE 120
MIAMI, FL 33175
Hearing Instrument Specialist
11760 SW 40TH ST, STE 342
MIAMI, FL 33175

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1003996612, enumerated as an "individual" on October 17, 2006.

The provider is located at 11760 SW 40TH ST SUITE 722 MIAMI, FL 33175 and the phone number is (305) 559-1883.

Surgery with taxonomy code 2086S0120X and a focus in Pediatric Surgery.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: AvMed. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.