ALAIN VELAZQUEZ BLANCO MD
NPI 1447734033
Hospitalist in Miami, FL

Active since September 19, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
99.93/100
CMS Quality Rating
8900 N KENDALL DR, MIAMI, FL 33176(786) 596-6743 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 8, 2024, May 24, 2023, Aug 15, 2022 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2018).

About Alain Velazquez Blanco Md NPPES

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

ALAIN VELAZQUEZ BLANCO MD (NPI 1447734033) is an individual hospitalist provider in Miami, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME161832) and active in the NPI registry since September 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447734033
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameALAIN VELAZQUEZ BLANCOCredential: MD
Location Address8900 N KENDALL DRMiami, FL 33176-2118
Mailing AddressPo Box 198054Atlanta, GA 30384-3061 · (786) 594-6880
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateSeptember 19, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateApril 8, 20248 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 8, 2024
NPI 1447734033 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in FL · ME161832
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License T3406 (TX)
8900 N KENDALL DR, Miami, FL 33176

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 15000 University DrCoral Gables, FL 33146-2008 · Phone (786) 308-2222
Location 29555 SW 162nd AveMiami, FL 33196-6408 · Phone (786) 467-2154

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid021939200FL

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

Alain Velazquez Blanco 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 ID8022442540
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230613000613
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 2

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 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.
101 services100 patients
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.
90 services88 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Baptist Hospital Of Miami

Acute Care Hospitals · Miami, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100008
Location8900 N Kendall DrMiami, FL 33176 · Miami-Dade County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

West Kendall Baptist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Miami, FL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100314
Location9555 SW 162 AveMiami, FL 33196 · Miami-Dade County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33176 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
$141.56 typical visit price
range $60.92 – $187.05
Typical copayment $35.39 (range $15.23 – $46.76)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$107.17 typical visit price
range $18.99 – $150.24
Typical copayment $26.79 (range $4.74 – $37.56)
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.

99.93/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality84.3
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
8900 N KENDALL DR
MIAMI, FL 33176
Physician Assistant
8900 N KENDALL DR
MIAMI, FL 33176
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
8900 N KENDALL DR
MIAMI, FL 33176
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
8900 N KENDALL DR
MIAMI, FL 33176
Obstetrics & Gynecology
8900 N KENDALL DR
MIAMI, FL 33176
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
8900 N KENDALL DR
MIAMI, FL 33176
Hospitalist
8900 N KENDALL DR
MIAMI, FL 33176
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8900 N KENDALL DR, MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE
MIAMI, FL 33176

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 Alain Velazquez Blanco's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alain Velazquez Blanco is 1447734033. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 19, 2018.

Where is Alain Velazquez Blanco located?

Alain Velazquez Blanco practices at 8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33176. The listed phone number is (786) 596-6743.

What is Alain Velazquez Blanco's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Alain Velazquez Blanco enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alain Velazquez Blanco 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 Alain Velazquez Blanco accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Alain Velazquez Blanco 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 Alain Velazquez Blanco affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alain Velazquez Blanco is affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami and West Kendall Baptist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alain Velazquez Blanco was last updated on April 8, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.