OPEN ACCESS VASCULAR ACCESS CENTER, INC
NPI 1629008677
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Miami, FL
NPI Status: Active since July 04, 2006
Contact Information
16401 NW 2ND AVE STE 101
MIAMI, FL
ZIP 33169
Phone: (305) 948-5333
Fax: (305) 348-3246
- Organization
- Clinic/Center
- Ambulatory Surgical
- Accepts Insurance
- CLIA Number: 10D2274518
- CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulatory Surgery Center
- CLIA Exp. Date: 11-09-2027
About OPEN ACCESS VASCULAR ACCESS CENTER, INC
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Open Access Vascular Access Center, Inc, a provider established in Miami, Florida operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in ambulatory surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1629008677 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QA1903X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. The organization operates as a Single Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Sanford D. Altman M.d. (President/owner)
- NPI
- 1629008677
- Provider Name
- OPEN ACCESS VASCULAR ACCESS CENTER, INC
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 16401 NW 2ND AVE STE 101 MIAMI, FL 33169
- Location Phone
- (305) 948-5333
- Location Fax
- (305) 348-3246
- Mailing Address
- 16401 NW 2ND AVE STE 101 MIAMI, FL 33169
- Mailing Phone
- (305) 948-5333
- Mailing Fax
- (305) 348-3246
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-04-2006
- Last Update Date
- 12-03-2020
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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
Clinic/Center Ambulatory Surgical
- Taxonomy Code
- 261QA1903X
- Type
- Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2085R0204X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Radiology |
Group Taxonomy 193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP
This provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Complete VALUE Gold - HMO
- Focused VALUE Silver - HMO
- Focused VALUE Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Standard Gold VALUE - HMO
- Standard Silver VALUE - HMO
- Standard Silver VALUE + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Clarity Silver - HMO
- Clarity VALUE Silver - HMO
- Complete Gold - HMO
- Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Complete VALUE Gold - HMO
- Elite Bronze - HMO
- Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Elite VALUE Bronze - HMO
- Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options - HMO
- Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Complete Gold - EPO
- Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Elite Bronze - EPO
- Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Elite Gold - EPO
- Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options - EPO
- Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Everyday Bronze - EPO
- Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- 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
- Bronze Classic 4700 - HMO
- Bronze Classic 4700 | with AdventHealth - HMO
- Bronze Classic Standard - HMO
- Bronze Classic Standard | with AdventHealth - HMO
- Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - HMO
- Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with AdventHealth - HMO
- Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits - HMO
- Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM - HMO
- Bronze Simple Diabetes - HMO
- Gold Classic Standard - HMO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33254 | OTHER (01) | FL | BCBS OF FL GROUP PIN |
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.
Injection, alteplase recombinant, 1 mg
Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist
Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist
Mechanical removal of obstructive material from central venous tube
Removal and/or dissolving of blood clot in hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with imaging review by radiologist, with balloon tube
Removal of tunneled central venous tube
Replacement of tunneled central venous tube
Tying or banding of surgically created artery-vein connection
Alteplase recombinant is a medication given by injection. It's a clot-busting drug used to treat conditions like strokes or heart attacks by dissolving blood clots that block blood flow. The dose is typically 1 mg. It's crucial to administer it quickly after symptoms appear.
This service was performed 22 times for 11 patientsThis procedure involves inserting a needle or tube into your hemodialysis circuit, a system that cleans your blood when your kidneys can't. A balloon is then used to widen a narrow section of this circuit. A radiologist reviews the procedure to ensure accuracy.
This service was performed 165 times for 122 patientsThis procedure involves inserting a needle or tube into your hemodialysis circuit, which is part of the system that cleans your blood when your kidneys can't. A radiologist, a doctor specialized in imaging techniques, will review the process to ensure everything is correct.
This service was performed 26 times for 20 patientsThis procedure involves clearing blockages from a central venous tube, a device inserted into your large veins for treatment. Obstructive material can hinder the tube's function, so medical professionals use specific techniques to remove this material and restore proper functioning.
This service was performed 25 times for 18 patientsThis procedure involves eliminating a blood clot in your hemodialysis circuit, ensuring smooth blood flow. A balloon tube is used to widen the dialysis segment if needed. Images are taken and reviewed by a radiologist to confirm successful completion.
This service was performed 34 times for 27 patientsA tunneled central venous tube removal is a procedure to take out a long, thin tube that was previously placed in a large vein in your body. This tube helps deliver medication or nutrition. The removal is usually quick and done under local anesthesia.
This service was performed 27 times for 27 patientsA tunneled central venous tube replacement is a procedure where an existing tube, used to deliver medication or nutrition directly to a large vein, is replaced. This is done under local anesthesia and involves inserting a new tube through a small incision.
This service was performed 24 times for 16 patientsThis procedure involves placing a band or tie around an artery-vein connection that was surgically created. The banding helps regulate blood flow, preventing complications like high blood pressure in the connection. It's a routine, safe procedure performed by healthcare professionals.
This service was performed 12 times for 11 patientsCLIA Information
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:
- CLIA Number
- 10D2274518
- Facility Type
- Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Certificate Effective Date
- November 10, 2025
- Certificate Expiration Date
- November 09, 2027
- Laboratory Director
- DR. TUSHAR BAROT
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Waiver
- Certificate Type Description
- This CLIA certificate is issued to Open Access Vascular Access Center, Inc to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.
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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 1629008677, we treat the final digit (7) 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
MIAMI, FL 33169
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33169
MIAMI, FL 33169
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1629008677, enumerated as an "organization" on July 04, 2006.
The provider is located at 16401 NW 2ND AVE STE 101 MIAMI, FL 33169 and the phone number is (305) 948-5333.
Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QA1903X and a focus in Ambulatory Surgical.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
