DR. KAREL CALERO M.D.
NPI 1194979245
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Tampa, FL

Q: What is Karel Calero's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karel Calero is 1194979245. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 14, 2008.

Q: What is Karel Calero's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karel Calero was last updated on March 30, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since November 14, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, STC 6TH FLOOR, TAMPA, FL 33606(813) 259-0619 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 30, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 30, 2021, Mar 4, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. Karel Calero M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. KAREL CALERO M.D. (NPI 1194979245) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Tampa, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME106480) and active in the NPI registry since November 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194979245

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X

Provider Legal NameDR. KAREL CALEROCredential: M.D.

Location Address2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, STC 6TH FLOORTampa, FL 33606-3603

Mailing AddressPo Box 917770Orlando, FL 32891-0001 · (813) 974-2201 · Fax (813) 974-4325

Phone(813) 259-0619

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of MedicineGraduated 2007

Enumeration DateNovember 14, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 30, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 30, 2021

✔ NPI 1194979245 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RP1001X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME106480

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License ME106480 (FL)

2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, Tampa, FL 33606

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid002255100FL

Other148CSFL · Blue Cross Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Karel Calero M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9739204108

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100909000471

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, airflow, and effort 95806

A sleep study monitors your heart rate, breathing patterns, airflow, and physical effort while you sleep. It helps identify sleep disorders by tracking your sleep stages and cycles. This data aids doctors in diagnosing and treating sleep-related issues.

82 services82 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

64 services28 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

27 services16 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

24 services16 patients

Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older) 95810

A sleep study in a sleep lab is a non-invasive overnight test that monitors your body while you sleep. It helps doctors understand your sleep patterns and identify any issues like sleep apnea or insomnia. You'll be connected to equipment that tracks your heart rate, brain waves, breathing, and movements.

13 services13 patients

Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older) 95811

A sleep study in a sleep lab with continuous airway pressure is a test for individuals aged 6 and above. It monitors your sleep patterns to check for disorders like sleep apnea. Continuous airway pressure helps keep your airways open while you sleep, improving your breathing.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Tampa General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tampa, FL

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number100128

Location1 Tampa General CirTampa, FL 33606 · Hillsborough County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33606 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$130.04 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $171.84

Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$99.16 typical visit price

range $17.57 – $139.16

Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

100%73 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

36%116 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 8

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers20 claims20 services$33.88 avg. paid by Medicare

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers20 claims20 services$47.87 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers18 claims18 services$14.80 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

8 suppliers28 claims147 services$1.69 avg. paid by Medicare

Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each A7046

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers11 claims11 services$10.63 avg. paid by Medicare

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466

DME-Other DME · category DE005N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$915.55 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

TRACY C BURTON M.D.

Pediatrics

2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, 5TH FLOOR
TAMPA, FL 33606

Hillsborough County (813) 259-8752

DR. STEVEN LEE FORD M.D.

Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)