DR. VITALIS UNAEZE M.D.
NPI 1396739157
Internal Medicine in St Petersburg, FL

Q: What is Vitalis Unaeze's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vitalis Unaeze is 1396739157. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 8, 2005.

Q: What is Vitalis Unaeze's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vitalis Unaeze was last updated on March 8, 2011. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since September 08, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

75/100

CMS Quality Rating

1839 CENTRAL AVE, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33713(727) 322-1054(727) 322-6184 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 8, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

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About Dr. Vitalis Unaeze M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VITALIS UNAEZE M.D. (NPI 1396739157) is an individual internal medicine provider in St Petersburg, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME0075910) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hca Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396739157

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. VITALIS UNAEZECredential: M.D.

Location Address1839 CENTRAL AVESt Petersburg, FL 33713-8900

Mailing Address1839 Central AvenueSt Petersburg, FL 33713-8900 · (727) 322-1054 · Fax (727) 322-6184

Phone(727) 322-1054

Fax(727) 322-6184

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988

Enumeration DateSeptember 8, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 8, 2011

✔ NPI 1396739157 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME0075910

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

1839 CENTRAL AVE, St Petersburg, FL 33713

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Other Identifiers 7

Other110216450FL · Railroad Medicare

Medicare UPING84483

Medicaid254879800FL

Medicare UPING84483FL

Other110216450FL · Rr Medicare

Other44365FL · Bc Fl

Medicare OSCAR/certification44365XFL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Vitalis Unaeze 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 ID9537342977

PECOS Enrollment IDI20110323000416

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 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

58 services43 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

47 services46 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.

36 services31 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Hca Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sarasota, FL

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number100166

Location5731 Bee Ridge RdSarasota, FL 34233 · Sarasota County

Emergency services

Hca Florida Englewood Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Englewood, FL

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number100267

Location700 Medical BlvdEnglewood, FL 34223 · Sarasota County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33713 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.

75/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

100%30 patients5/55-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.

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