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DR. ERNESTO V TORRES MD
NPI 1568652196
Surgery in Tamarac, FL

Active since July 30, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7777 N UNIVERSITY DR STE 201, TAMARAC, FL 33321(954) 770-0000(786) 250-1970 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 16, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Ernesto V Torres Md NPPES

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

DR. ERNESTO V TORRES MD (NPI 1568652196) is an individual surgery provider in Tamarac, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME114101) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Steward Coral Gables Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568652196
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ERNESTO V TORRESCredential: MD
Location Address7777 N UNIVERSITY DR STE 201Tamarac, FL 33321-6106
Mailing Address7777 N University Dr Ste 201Tamarac, FL 33321-6106 · (954) 770-0000 · Fax (786) 250-1970
Phone(954) 770-0000
Fax(786) 250-1970
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJuly 30, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 16, 2021
NPPES CertifiedDecember 16, 2021
✔ NPI 1568652196 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME114101
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
7777 N UNIVERSITY DR STE 201, Tamarac, FL 33321
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid007395000FL

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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ernesto V Torres 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 ID1153573506
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121210000487
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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Ernesto Torres reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Towers Medical LLC
Same address
Surgery
7777 N UNIVERSITY DR STE 201
Tamarac, FL 33321
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881071678 (954) 770-0000
Guidewell Sanitas I, LLC
17 mi
Multi-Specialty
12507 MIRAMAR PKWY BLDG G
Miramar, FL 33027
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 229 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1619635679 (844) 665-4827
Bay Surgical Group LLC
32 mi
Vascular Surgery
3181 CORAL WAY STE 301
Miami, FL 33145
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1144553157 (305) 856-1002

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 3

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 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.
22 services21 patients
Insertion of stomach tube using a flexible endoscope 43246
This procedure involves the use of a flexible endoscope, a thin tube with a light and camera, to insert a stomach tube. It helps doctors view and access your stomach without surgery. It's typically performed under sedation to ensure comfort.
18 services17 patients
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.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Steward Coral Gables Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Coral Gables, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100183
Location3100 Douglas RdCoral Gables, FL 33134 · Miami-Dade County
Emergency services

Keralty Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Miami, FL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100284
Location2500 SW 75th AveMiami, FL 33155 · Miami-Dade County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33321 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
$91.69 typical visit price
range $58.56 – $179.05
Typical copayment $22.92 (range $14.64 – $44.76)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$73.00 typical visit price
range $18.44 – $144.68
Typical copayment $18.25 (range $4.61 – $36.17)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

TOWERS MEDICAL LLC
Surgery
7777 N UNIVERSITY DR STE 201
TAMARAC, FL 33321
Broward County (954) 770-0000

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 Ernesto Torres's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernesto Torres is 1568652196. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 30, 2007.

Where is Ernesto Torres located?

Ernesto Torres practices at 7777 N University Dr Ste 201, Tamarac, FL 33321. The listed phone number is (954) 770-0000.

What is Ernesto Torres's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Ernesto Torres enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ernesto Torres 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 organizations bill Medicare for Ernesto Torres's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ernesto Torres reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Towers Medical LLC (Tamarac, FL), Guidewell Sanitas I, LLC (Miramar, FL) and Bay Surgical Group LLC (Miami, FL). Each 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 Ernesto Torres's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ernesto Torres accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Ernesto Torres 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 Ernesto Torres affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ernesto Torres is affiliated with Steward Coral Gables Hospital and Keralty Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernesto Torres was last updated on December 16, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.