RAFAEL A RIVAS-VAZQUEZ PSYD
NPI 1568425304
Clinical Neuropsychologist in Miami, FL

Q: What is Rafael Rivas-vazquez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rafael Rivas-vazquez is 1568425304. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2006.

Q: What is Rafael Rivas-vazquez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinical Neuropsychologist with taxonomy code 103G00000X.

Active since April 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

76.22/100

CMS Quality Rating

8940 N KENDALL DR, SUITE 802E, MIAMI, FL 33176(305) 595-4041(305) 595-6638 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 27, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 27, 2025, Mar 25, 2021, Dec 18, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Rafael A Rivas-vazquez Psyd NPPES

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

RAFAEL A RIVAS-VAZQUEZ PSYD (NPI 1568425304) is an individual clinical neuropsychologist in Miami, Florida, licensed in Florida (PY4519) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Homestead, and is a graduate of Other (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568425304

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy103G00000X

Provider Legal NameRAFAEL A RIVAS-VAZQUEZCredential: PSYD

Location Address8940 N KENDALL DR, SUITE 802EMiami, FL 33176-2148

Mailing Address9960 Nw 116th Way, Suite 13Medley, FL 33178-1167 · (786) 924-1311 · Fax (786) 924-1313

Phone(305) 595-4041

Fax(305) 595-6638

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990

Enumeration DateApril 11, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 27, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 27, 2025

✔ NPI 1568425304 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinical NeuropsychologistBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Taxonomy Code103G00000X

License✔ Licensed in FL · PY4519

Definition

A clinical psychologist who applies principles of assessment and intervention based upon the scientific study of human behavior as it relates to normal and abnormal functioning of the central nervous system. The specialty is dedicated to enhancing the understanding of brain-behavior relationships and the application of such knowledge to human problems.

8940 N KENDALL DR, Miami, FL 33176

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1925 NE 30th Ter Ste 318Homestead, FL 33033-7602 · Phone (305) 595-4041 · Fax (305) 596-6638

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Cigna Healthcare, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc. and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Rafael A Rivas-vazquez Psyd 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 ID5890751275

PECOS Enrollment IDI20041207001036

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Rafael Rivas-vazquez reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Neuroscience Consultants LLP

13 mi

Specialist

9960 NW 116 WAY, SUITE 13
Medley, FL 33178

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
140 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1346217452 (786) 924-1311

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by technician, each additional 30 minutes 96139

This service involves a technician administering additional psychological or neuropsychological testing. Each session lasts for an extra 30 minutes. These tests assess cognitive abilities, such as memory, attention, and problem-solving skills, to aid in diagnosing or monitoring mental health conditions.

1,083 services364 patients

Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791

A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.

374 services371 patients

Evaluation of neuropsychological test, first hour 96132

An evaluation of neuropsychological tests is a process to assess your brain's function. It involves tasks designed to measure cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, problem-solving, and language skills. The first hour involves initial testing and observation.

367 services364 patients

Evaluation of neuropsychological test, each additional hour 96133

This service involves further evaluation of your neuropsychological test results beyond the initial hour. It helps to understand your cognitive functioning better, focusing on areas like memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.

367 services364 patients

Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by technician, first 30 minutes 96138

This procedure involves a trained technician administering a psychological or neuropsychological test. It's a process that assesses your mental function and behavior. The initial session will last 30 minutes. The aim is to understand your cognitive abilities better.

367 services364 patients

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.

76.22/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

62.74

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

54.18

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SUHAILL MOMCILOV

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HANDS UP REHABILITATION SERVICES, LLC

Occupational Therapist (Hand)

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MIAMI, FL 33176

Miami-Dade County (305) 666-2004

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Ophthalmology

8940 N KENDALL DR, SUITE 400-E
MIAMI, FL 33176

Miami-Dade County (305) 598-2020

EILEEN HIGGINS FARADJI MD

General Practice

8940 N KENDALL DR, SUITE 802E
MIAMI, FL 33176

Miami-Dade County (305) 595-4041

CARLOS ALBERTO RAMIREZ-MEJIA MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Sleep Medicine)

8940 N KENDALL DR, SUITE 802E
MIAMI, FL 33176

Miami-Dade County (305) 595-4041

CARYN SUE LOCKSPEISER AUD.

Audiologist

8940 N KENDALL DR, SUITE 504-E
MIAMI, FL 33176

Miami-Dade County (305) 595-6200

ONCOLOGY HEMATOLOGY RADIATION CARE, LLC

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)

8940 N KENDALL DR, STE 905E
MIAMI, FL 33176

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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 Rivas-vazquez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rafael Rivas-vazquez is 1568425304. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2006.

Where is Rafael Rivas-vazquez located?

Rafael Rivas-vazquez practices at 8940 N Kendall Dr Suite 802E, Miami, FL 33176. The listed phone number is (305) 595-4041.

What is Rafael Rivas-vazquez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinical Neuropsychologist with taxonomy code 103G00000X.

Is Rafael Rivas-vazquez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rafael Rivas-vazquez 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Rafael Rivas-vazquez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rafael Rivas-vazquez reassigns Medicare benefits to Neuroscience Consultants LLP (Medley, FL). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Rafael Rivas-vazquez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rafael Rivas-vazquez accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Rafael Rivas-vazquez 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rafael Rivas-vazquez was last updated on March 27, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.