RAMON RAMIREZ MD
NPI 1396844478
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Tamarac, FL

NPI Status: Active since September 22, 2006

Contact Information

7421 N UNIVERSITY DR
SUITE 212
TAMARAC, FL
ZIP 33321
Phone: (954) 721-9494
Fax: (954) 726-9028

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Infectious Disease
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled
  • Medicare Quality Reporting

About RAMON RAMIREZ

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ramon Ramirez, an internist established in Tamarac, Florida with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in infectious disease . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1396844478 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RI0200X with license number ME48271 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.

NPI
1396844478
Provider Name
RAMON RAMIREZ MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
7421 N UNIVERSITY DR SUITE 212 TAMARAC, FL 33321
Location Phone
(954) 721-9494
Location Fax
(954) 726-9028
Mailing Address
7421 N UNIVERSITY DR SUITE 212 TAMARAC, FL 33321
Mailing Phone
(954) 721-9494
Mailing Fax
(954) 726-9028
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-22-2006
Last Update Date
08-02-2011
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An internist like Ramon Ramirez is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Internal Medicine Infectious Disease

Taxonomy Code
207RI0200X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
ME48271
License State
FL
Taxonomy Description
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1207RI0200XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Internal Medicine
Infectious Disease

ME0048271 (FL)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • AvMed Entrust Bronze 600 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Bronze 650 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Expanded Bronze Standard (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Gold 125 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Gold 125 Dental+Vision (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Gold Standard (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Platinum 25 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Platinum 25 Dental+Vision (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Platinum Standard (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Silver 350 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Silver 350 Dental+Vision (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Silver 550 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Silver 550 Dental+Vision (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Silver Standard (2026) - HMO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
D64712MEDICARE UPIN (02)FL 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Ramon Ramirez is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

This service was performed 45 times for 26 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes

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.

This service was performed 1,021 times for 176 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes

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.

This service was performed 47 times for 29 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.

This service was performed 25 times for 25 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes

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.

This service was performed 149 times for 141 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

This service was performed 12 times for 12 patients

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 33321 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $135.56
  • Minimum New Patient Price $58.56
  • Maximum New Patient Price $179.05
  • Average New Patient Copayment $33.89
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.64
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $44.76

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $103.21
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $18.44
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $144.68
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $25.8
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.61
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $36.17

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Quality Reporting

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.

Quality Measure Performance Number of Patients
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan 35% 26
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 twelve months of the current encounter Normal Parameters: Age 18 years and older BMI >= 18.5 and < 25 kg/m2

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1396844478, we treat the final digit (8) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 72. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 72 = 8).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
8
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 8 → 16 → 7 4 → 8 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 3 + 1 + 8 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 8 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 72

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 72 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 72 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1396844478.

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The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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Social Worker (Clinical)
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Internal Medicine
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TAMARAC, FL 33321
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
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Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
7421 N UNIVERSITY DR, SUITE 101
TAMARAC, FL 33321
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
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Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
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Counselor (Mental Health)
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Social Worker (Clinical)
7421 N UNIVERSITY DR, SUITE 207
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Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
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TAMARAC, FL 33321
Podiatrist (Foot Surgery)
7421 N UNIVERSITY DR, STE 204
TAMARAC, FL 33321
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
7421 N UNIVERSITY DR, #210
TAMARAC, FL 33321
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
7421 N UNIVERSITY DR
TAMARAC, FL 33321
Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
7421 N UNIVERSITY DR, #107
TAMARAC, FL 33321
Physician Assistant
7421 N UNIVERSITY DR, S. 307
TAMARAC, FL 33321
Physician Assistant
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TAMARAC, FL 33321
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
7421 N UNIVERSITY DR, SUITE 101
TAMARAC, FL 33321
Internal Medicine
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TAMARAC, FL 33321
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
7421 N UNIVERSITY DR, SUITE 212
TAMARAC, FL 33321

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1396844478, enumerated as an "individual" on September 22, 2006.

The provider is located at 7421 N UNIVERSITY DR SUITE 212 TAMARAC, FL 33321 and the phone number is (954) 721-9494.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RI0200X and a focus in Infectious Disease.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: AvMed, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.