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CHRISTIAN SUAREZ FUENTES
NPI 1467732743
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in South Miami, FL

Active since August 18, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7900 SW 57TH AVE, SUITE 21, SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143(305) 662-3984 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 29, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Christian Suarez Fuentes NPPES

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

CHRISTIAN SUAREZ FUENTES (NPI 1467732743) is an individual nephrology provider in South Miami, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME126938) and active in the NPI registry since August 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467732743
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTIAN SUAREZ FUENTES
Location Address7900 SW 57TH AVE, SUITE 21South Miami, FL 33143-5547
Mailing Address7900 Sw 57th Ave, Suite 21South Miami, FL 33143-5522 · (305) 662-3984
Phone(305) 662-3984
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateAugust 18, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJune 29, 2016
✔ NPI 1467732743 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME126938
Definition

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

7900 SW 57TH AVE, 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, Ambetter of Alabama and more.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

Christian Suarez Fuentes 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 ID8123312592
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160808001495
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 11

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.
889 services331 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.
297 services133 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
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.
192 services109 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.
150 services135 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.
115 services114 patients
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 90935
Hemodialysis is a treatment that uses a machine to filter waste and excess fluid from your blood when your kidneys can't. A physician checks your health before, during, and after the procedure to ensure it's working effectively for you.
51 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Jackson Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Miami, FL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number100022
Location1611 NW 12th AveMiami, FL 33136 · Miami-Dade County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Homestead Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Homestead, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100125
Location975 Baptist WayHomestead, FL 33033 · Miami-Dade County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

South Miami Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · South Miami, FL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100154
Location6200 SW 73rd StSouth Miami, FL 33143 · 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 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
$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.

Reported Quality Measures

Clinical Information Reconciliation
For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician performs clinical information reconciliation.
1%515 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
93%2,523 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
79%1,096 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Generated Health Data
Patient-generated health data or data from a non-clinical setting is incorporated into the certified EHR technology for at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period.
0%993 patients
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible…
68%993 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
29%589 patients2/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
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…
91%445 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 97% · 351 patients
Patients tobacco: 97% · 351 patients
93%27 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…
50%993 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Request/Accept Summary of Care
For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician receives or retrieves and incorporates into the patient's record an…
0%514 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of certified EHR technology to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in…
44%993 patients3/55-star benchmark: 75%
Send a Summary of Care
For at least one transition of care or referral, the MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care provider-(1) creates a summary of care record using certified EHR technology; and (2)…
49%140 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 589 patients
0%589 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download and Transmit (VDT)
During the performance period, at least one unique patient (or patient-authorized representatives) seen by the MIPS eligible clinician actively engages with the EHR made accessible by the MIPS eligible clinician.
45%993 patients
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
5 suppliers36 claims3,418 services$0.28 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg J7518
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
4 suppliers19 claims3,450 services$0.98 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
7 suppliers35 claims35 services$18.42 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
8 suppliers37 claims43 services$11.76 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

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

DAVID SAMUEL HOFFMAN M.D.
Specialist
7900 SW 57TH AVE, SUITE #21
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
Miami-Dade County (305) 662-3984
MICHAEL ALAN KAPLAN M.D.
Specialist
7900 SW 57TH AVE, SUITE #21
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
Miami-Dade County (305) 662-3984
SANFORD JACOBSON M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Forensic Psychiatry)
7900 SW 57TH AVE, SUITE 14
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
Miami-Dade County (305) 663-9275
DR. FLOYD L ROSEN MD
Specialist
7900 SW 57TH AVE, SUITE 14
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
Miami-Dade County (305) 665-5644
DR. CRISTIANE OSHIRO MOCELIN CARVALHO MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
7900 SW 57TH AVE, SUITE 21
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
Miami-Dade County (305) 662-3984
MRS. JUDITH C SCAGLIONE ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
7900 SW 57TH AVE, SUITE #21
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
Miami-Dade County (305) 662-3984
CARLOS ANDRES GRANJA M.D
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
7900 SW 57TH AVE, SUITE 21
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
Miami-Dade County (305) 662-3984
DR. ALBERTO B ESQUENAZI MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
7900 SW 57TH AVE, #21
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
Miami-Dade County (305) 662-3984

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 Christian Suarez Fuentes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christian Suarez Fuentes is 1467732743. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 18, 2011.

Where is Christian Suarez Fuentes located?

Christian Suarez Fuentes practices at 7900 SW 57th Ave Suite 21, South Miami, FL 33143. The listed phone number is (305) 662-3984.

What is Christian Suarez Fuentes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Christian Suarez Fuentes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christian Suarez Fuentes 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 Christian Suarez Fuentes accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, AmeriHealth Caritas Next and AvMed and 5 other insurers list Christian Suarez Fuentes 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 Christian Suarez Fuentes affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christian Suarez Fuentes is affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami, Jackson Health System, Homestead Hospital, South Miami Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christian Suarez Fuentes was last updated on June 29, 2016. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.