LESTER RAFAEL CARMENATE AQUINO MD
NPI 1225731623
Emergency Medicine in Lauderdale Lakes, FL

Active since March 24, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5000 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL 33313(954) 735-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 14, 2026, Jul 10, 2026, Mar 24, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About Lester Rafael Carmenate Aquino Md NPPES

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

LESTER RAFAEL CARMENATE AQUINO MD (NPI 1225731623) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME180225) and active in the NPI registry since March 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Steward North Shore Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Weston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225731623
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameLESTER RAFAEL CARMENATE AQUINOCredential: MD
Location Address5000 W OAKLAND PARK BLVDLauderdale Lakes, FL 33313-1503
Mailing Address5000 W Oakland Park BlvdLauderdale Lakes, FL 33313-1503 · (954) 735-6000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2025
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 14, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1225731623 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME180225
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
5000 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14366 Mahogany Ridge DrWeston, FL 33331-3829 · Phone (315) 289-7669 · Fax (954) 406-4050

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lester Rafael Carmenate Aquino Md 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 ID8921563982
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260720004294
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Lester Carmenate Aquino reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine
20900 BISCAYNE BLVD
Aventura, FL 33180
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 1,912 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
810 SAINT VINCENTS DR
Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 802 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Steward North Shore Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Miami, FL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100029
Location1100 NW 95th StMiami, FL 33150 · Miami-Dade County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33313 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
$91.69 typical visit price
range $58.56 – $179.05
Typical copayment $22.92 (range $14.64 – $44.76)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$103.21 typical visit price
range $18.44 – $144.68
Typical copayment $25.80 (range $4.61 – $36.17)
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.

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
5000 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD
LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL 33313
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5000 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD
LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL 33313
Emergency Medicine
5000 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD
LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL 33313
Internal Medicine (Sleep Medicine)
5000 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD
LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL 33313
Emergency Medicine
5000 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD
LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL 33313
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
5000 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD
LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL 33313
Speech-Language Pathologist
5000 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD
LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL 33313
Psychiatric Unit
5000 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD
LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL 33313

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Lester Carmenate Aquino's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lester Carmenate Aquino is 1225731623. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2023.

Where is Lester Carmenate Aquino located?

Lester Carmenate Aquino practices at 5000 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313. The listed phone number is (954) 735-6000.

What is Lester Carmenate Aquino's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Lester Carmenate Aquino enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lester Carmenate Aquino is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Lester Carmenate Aquino's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lester Carmenate Aquino reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Emergency Medicine Services Of Fl, LLC (Aventura, FL) and Paragon Contracting Services LLC (Birmingham, AL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Lester Carmenate Aquino's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lester Carmenate Aquino accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Lester Carmenate Aquino as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Lester Carmenate Aquino affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lester Carmenate Aquino is affiliated with Steward North Shore Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lester Carmenate Aquino was last updated on August 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.