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

Active since July 08, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7150 W 20TH AVE STE 615, HIALEAH, FL 33016(305) 691-4806 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 6, 2024, Dec 6, 2022 (2 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 Hialeah, 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 Address7150 W 20TH AVE STE 615Hialeah, FL 33016-5511
Mailing Address9940 Sw 62nd StMiami, FL 33173-1432 · (786) 894-6513
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateApril 23, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 23, 2025
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.
7150 W 20TH AVE STE 615, Hialeah, FL 33016

Accepted 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. 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.

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 33016 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 7

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

Specialist
7150 W 20TH AVE STE 615
HIALEAH, FL 33016
Surgery
7150 W 20TH AVE STE 615
HIALEAH, FL 33016
Nurse Practitioner
7150 W 20TH AVE STE 615
HIALEAH, FL 33016
Surgery
7150 W 20TH AVE STE 615
HIALEAH, FL 33016
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
7150 W 20TH AVE STE 615
HIALEAH, FL 33016
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
7150 W 20TH AVE STE 615
HIALEAH, FL 33016
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
7150 W 20TH AVE STE 615
HIALEAH, FL 33016

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 7150 W 20th Ave Ste 615, Hialeah, FL 33016. The listed phone number is (305) 691-4806.

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.

What insurance does Rafael Gonzalez-pupo accept?

Health plans from 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 April 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.