DR. BRENDA GONZALEZ
NPI 1639165319
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Coral Gables, FL

Active since September 27, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
5000 UNIVERSITY DR STE 2200, CORAL GABLES, FL 33146(305) 779-7381(305) 779-7382 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 14, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Dr. Brenda Gonzalez NPPES

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

DR. BRENDA GONZALEZ (NPI 1639165319) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Coral Gables, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME67735) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with South Miami Hospital, and is a graduate of University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639165319
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRENDA GONZALEZ
Location Address5000 UNIVERSITY DR STE 2200Coral Gables, FL 33146-2008
Mailing Address8600 Sw 92nd St Ste 204aMiami, FL 33156-7377 · (305) 436-9933 · Fax (305) 436-9944
Fax(305) 779-7382
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Central Del Caribe Escuela De MedicinaGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateSeptember 27, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 14, 2023
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 14, 2023
NPI 1639165319 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in FL · ME67735
Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Sleep MedicineTaxonomy 207RS0012X · License ME67735 (FL)
5000 UNIVERSITY DR STE 2200, Coral Gables, FL 33146

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid263175000FL

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Brenda Gonzalez 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 ID5597724625
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041005000933
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 16

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 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.
1,110 services296 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
295 services76 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 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.
195 services105 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
194 services130 patients
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 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.
170 services153 patients
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 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.
167 services98 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

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

Doctors Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Coral Gables, FL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number100296
Location5000 University DrCoral Gables, FL 33146 · Miami-Dade County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33146 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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
81%27 patients4/55-star benchmark: 95%
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%1,522 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.
83%1,826 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
98%418 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
97%238 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
98%701 patients4/55-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
87%418 patients4/55-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…
35%690 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
70%387 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%
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% · 416 patients
Patients tobacco: 55% · 33 patients
94%416 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
64%701 patients3/55-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 CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
35%701 patients2/55-star benchmark: 79%
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 22

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

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
8 suppliers97 claims97 services$34.37 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers33 claims33 services$82.47 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers23 claims52 services$32.21 avg. paid by Medicare
Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers36 claims150 services$18.27 avg. paid by Medicare
Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers43 claims176 services$13.73 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
10 suppliers99 claims100 services$51.62 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 5

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

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
5000 UNIVERSITY DR STE 2200
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146
Internal Medicine
5000 UNIVERSITY DR STE 2200
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
5000 UNIVERSITY DR STE 2200
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
5000 UNIVERSITY DR STE 2200
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146
Nurse Practitioner
5000 UNIVERSITY DR STE 2200
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1639165319, enumerated as an "individual" on September 27, 2005.

The provider is located at 5000 UNIVERSITY DR STE 2200 CORAL GABLES, FL 33146 and the phone number is (305) 779-7381.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RP1001X and a focus in Pulmonary Disease.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: AmeriHealth Caritas Next, AvMed, Florida Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Brenda Gonzalez is affiliated with: SOUTH MIAMI HOSPITAL and DOCTORS HOSPITAL.