OPEN ACCESS VASCULAR ACCESS CENTER, INC
NPI 1629008677
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Miami, FL

Q: What is Open Access Vascular Access Center, Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Ambulatory Surgical, with taxonomy code 261QA1903X.

Active since July 04, 2006CLIA 10D2274518 · Waiver

16401 NW 2ND AVE STE 101, MIAMI, FL 33169(305) 948-5333(305) 348-3246 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 3, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 3, 2020, Apr 15, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Open Access Vascular Access Center, Inc NPPES

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

OPEN ACCESS VASCULAR ACCESS CENTER, INC (NPI 1629008677) is a healthcare organization registered as an ambulatory surgical in Miami, Florida and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through November 9, 2027 and lists Sanford D. Altman, President/owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629008677

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy261QA1903X

Legal Business NameOPEN ACCESS VASCULAR ACCESS CENTER, INC

Location Address16401 NW 2ND AVE STE 101Miami, FL 33169-6036

Mailing Address16401 Nw 2nd Ave Ste 101Miami, FL 33169-6036 · (305) 948-5333 · Fax (305) 348-3246

Phone(305) 948-5333

Fax(305) 348-3246

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialSanford D. AltmanPresident/owner · (305) 948-5333

Enumeration DateJuly 4, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 3, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 3, 2020

✔ NPI 1629008677 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Ambulatory SurgicalAmbulatory Health Care Facilities

Taxonomy Code261QA1903X

Also ListedRadiology · Vascular & Interventional RadiologyTaxonomy 2085R0204X

16401 NW 2ND AVE STE 101, Miami, FL 33169

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Other Identifiers 1

Other33254FL · Bcbs Of Fl Group Pin

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

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 and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Open Access Vascular Access Center, Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Open Access Vascular Access Center, Inc, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Tushar Barot, M.D., MPH, FACS

Vascular Surgery

NPI 1558775874

16401 NW 2ND AVE STE 101
Miami, FL 33169

(305) 948-5333

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 10D2274518

Open Access Vascular Access Center · Miami, FL

Active · expires Nov 9, 2027

CLIA Number10D2274518

Laboratory TypeAmbulatory Surgery Center

Certificate Effective DateNovember 10, 2025

Certificate Expiration DateNovember 9, 2027

Laboratory DirectorDr. Tushar Barot

Laboratory Phone(305) 948-5333

Laboratory LocationOpen Access Vascular Access Center16401 NW 2nd Ave #101a, Miami, FL 33169

CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone

This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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.

Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist 36902

This 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.

234 services146 patients

Injection, alteplase recombinant, 1 mg J2997

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.

68 services25 patients

Mechanical removal of obstructive material from central venous tube 36595

This 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.

54 services45 patients

Removal and/or dissolving of blood clot in hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with imaging review by radiologist, with balloon tube 36905

This 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.

51 services38 patients

Removal of tunneled central venous tube 36589

A 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.

48 services46 patients

Replacement of tunneled central venous tube 36581

A 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.

44 services39 patients

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 Open Access Vascular Access Center, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Open Access Vascular Access Center, Inc is 1629008677. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 4, 2006.

Where is Open Access Vascular Access Center, Inc located?

Open Access Vascular Access Center, Inc is located at 16401 NW 2nd Ave Ste 101, Miami, FL 33169. The listed phone number is (305) 948-5333.

What is Open Access Vascular Access Center, Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Ambulatory Surgical, with taxonomy code 261QA1903X.

Is Open Access Vascular Access Center, Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Open Access Vascular Access Center, Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Open Access Vascular Access Center, Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Vascular Surgery) reassigns their Medicare billing to Open Access Vascular Access Center, Inc. A 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 the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Open Access Vascular Access Center, Inc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 10D2274518) is associated with this NPI, valid through November 9, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Open Access Vascular Access Center, Inc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, AvMed and Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc. and 2 other insurers list Open Access Vascular Access Center, Inc 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 Open Access Vascular Access Center, Inc was last updated on December 3, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.