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DR. RAFAEL A. GONZALEZ-PUPO MD
NPI 1306158191
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in South Miami, FL

Active since July 08, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7000 SW 62ND AVE STE 600, SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143(305) 228-4675 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 16, 2026, Aug 25, 2026, Aug 21, 2026 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Rafael A. Gonzalez-pupo Md NPPES

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

DR. RAFAEL A. GONZALEZ-PUPO MD (NPI 1306158191) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in South Miami, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME160096) and active in the NPI registry since July 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus, and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306158191
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RAFAEL A. GONZALEZ-PUPOCredential: MD
Location Address7000 SW 62ND AVE STE 600South Miami, FL 33143-4728
Mailing Address7000 Sw 62nd Ave Ste 600South Miami, FL 33143-4728 · (786) 637-1859
Phone(305) 228-4675
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 16, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1306158191 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME160096
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
7000 SW 62ND AVE STE 600, South Miami, FL 33143
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, AvMed and more.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

Dr. Rafael A. Gonzalez-pupo 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 ID9032583083
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230315000588
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Rafael Gonzalez-pupo reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Rafael Angel Gonzalez MD PA
Same address
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
7000 SW 62ND AVE STE 600
South Miami, FL 33143
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
NPI 1942029533 (305) 228-4675
Vascular And Spine Institute, Inc.
2.0 mi
Specialist
7867 N KENDALL DR STE 130
Miami, FL 33156
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518044775 (305) 598-1555
University Of Miami
3.8 mi
Internal Medicine
8932 SW 97TH AVE
Miami, FL 33176
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 3,639 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912956566 (305) 243-7688
Steward Medical Group, Inc.
13 mi
Neurology
7100 W 20TH AVE STE 107
Hialeah, FL 33016
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 254 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104496819 (305) 823-8510
Usa Vascular Centers Of Miami PLLC
22 mi
Vascular Surgery
1711 E HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 22 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861884595 (954) 688-3928

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Hialeah, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100050
Location1475 W 49th StHialeah, FL 33012 · Miami-Dade County
Emergency services

Larkin Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · South Miami, FL
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100181
Location7031 SW 62nd AveSouth Miami, FL 33143 · Miami-Dade County
Emergency services

Keralty Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Miami, FL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100284
Location2500 SW 75th AveMiami, FL 33155 · Miami-Dade County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33143 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
$187.05 typical visit price
range $60.92 – $187.05
Typical copayment $46.76 (range $15.23 – $46.76)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$75.86 typical visit price
range $18.99 – $150.24
Typical copayment $18.96 (range $4.74 – $37.56)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 13

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

PROJECT ACCESS FOUNDATION INC
Family Medicine
7000 SW 62ND AVE STE 600
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
Miami-Dade County (305) 830-0719
DR. JULIO GONZALEZ MD
Family Medicine
7000 SW 62ND AVE STE 600
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
Miami-Dade County (305) 830-0719
JOSE ARMANDO GUERRA-VALENCIA MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
7000 SW 62ND AVE STE 600
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
Miami-Dade County (305) 284-7577
DR. ALEXANDER PORTUGAL MD
Anesthesiology
7000 SW 62ND AVE STE 600
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
Miami-Dade County (305) 284-7577
DR. JORGE BENITO MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
7000 SW 62ND AVE STE 600
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
Miami-Dade County (786) 718-7073
PSYCTRAVEL LLC
Counselor (Mental Health)
7000 SW 62ND AVE STE 600
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
Miami-Dade County (305) 853-6453
ANGELICA MARINA ROSARIO ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
7000 SW 62ND AVE STE 600
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
Miami-Dade County (305) 917-0777
FLORIDA AESTHETICS AND COMPREHENSIVE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES
Surgery
7000 SW 62ND AVE STE 600
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
Miami-Dade County (786) 928-0174

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 Rafael Gonzalez-pupo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rafael Gonzalez-pupo is 1306158191. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2010.

Where is Rafael Gonzalez-pupo located?

Rafael Gonzalez-pupo practices at 7000 SW 62nd Ave Ste 600, South Miami, FL 33143. The listed phone number is (305) 228-4675.

What is Rafael Gonzalez-pupo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Rafael Gonzalez-pupo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rafael Gonzalez-pupo 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 Rafael Gonzalez-pupo's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rafael Gonzalez-pupo reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Rafael Angel Gonzalez MD PA (South Miami, FL), Vascular And Spine Institute, Inc. (Miami, FL), University Of Miami (Miami, FL), Steward Medical Group, Inc. (Hialeah, FL) and Usa Vascular Centers Of Miami PLLC (Hallandale Beach, FL). 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 Rafael Gonzalez-pupo's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rafael Gonzalez-pupo accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, AvMed and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Rafael Gonzalez-pupo 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 Rafael Gonzalez-pupo affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rafael Gonzalez-pupo is affiliated with Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus, Larkin Community Hospital and Keralty Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rafael Gonzalez-pupo was last updated on October 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 days 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.