DR. ALBERTO B ESQUENAZI MD
NPI 1649239930
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in South Miami, FL

Q: What is Alberto Esquenazi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alberto Esquenazi is 1649239930. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2006.

Q: What is Alberto Esquenazi's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alberto Esquenazi was last updated on July 24, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since March 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

7900 SW 57TH AVE, #21, SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143(305) 662-3984(305) 661-1129 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Alberto B Esquenazi Md NPPES

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

DR. ALBERTO B ESQUENAZI MD (NPI 1649239930) is an individual nephrology provider in South Miami, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME0078552) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami, and is a graduate of Boston University School Of Medicine (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649239930

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X

Provider Legal NameDR. ALBERTO B ESQUENAZICredential: MD

Location Address7900 SW 57TH AVE, #21South Miami, FL 33143-5522

Mailing Address7900 Sw 57th Ave, #21South Miami, FL 33143-5522 · (305) 662-3984 · Fax (305) 661-1129

Phone(305) 662-3984

Fax(305) 661-1129

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSBoston University School Of MedicineGraduated 1997

Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 2024

NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2024

✔ NPI 1649239930 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RN0300X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME0078552

Definition

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

7900 SW 57TH AVE, South Miami, FL 33143

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid263043500FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) 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. Alberto B Esquenazi 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 ID8022182609

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080804000241

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 Alberto Esquenazi reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Miami Kidney Group PLLC

Same address

Nephrology

7900 SW 57TH AVE, #21
South Miami, FL 33143

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

NPI 1396894952 (305) 662-3984

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 14

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 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.

685 services325 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 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.

444 services272 patients

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.

288 services145 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 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.

177 services163 patients

Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) 90966

Home dialysis services provide kidney treatment for patients aged 20 or older right in their own homes. This service includes necessary equipment, supplies, and support for performing dialysis. It's a convenient option that allows patients to maintain their daily routines while receiving essential care.

141 services26 patients

Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960

Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.

139 services35 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

134 services120 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.

123 services77 patients

Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older) 90962

Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys canâ€™t do their job. A physician visit once a month ensures your treatment is working effectively and adjusts it if necessary. This service is available for individuals aged 20 years and older.

98 services35 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

92 services68 patients

Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90961

Dialysis is a treatment that performs the function of healthy kidneys if they're not working properly. It removes waste and excess fluid from your blood. 2-3 physician visits per month are recommended for monitoring your health and adjusting your treatment as needed. This service is available for those aged 20 years and older.

87 services48 patients

Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 90935

Hemodialysis is a treatment that uses a machine to filter waste and excess fluid from your blood when your kidneys can't. A physician checks your health before, during, and after the procedure to ensure it's working effectively for you.

66 services36 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

35 services35 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

26 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Baptist Hospital Of Miami

Acute Care Hospitals · Miami, FL

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number100008

Location8900 N Kendall DrMiami, FL 33176 · Miami-Dade County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Jackson Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Miami, FL

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number100022

Location1611 NW 12th AveMiami, FL 33136 · Miami-Dade County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

West Kendall Baptist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Miami, FL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number100314

Location9555 SW 162 AveMiami, FL 33196 · Miami-Dade County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33143 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.

Reported Quality Measures

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.

80%3,042 patients3/55-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.

92%1,001 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

49%100 patients3/55-star benchmark: 96%

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.

2%438 patients1/55-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.

92%1,096 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

49%572 patients3/55-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…

95%485 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%

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 tobacco: 98% · 401 patients

99%401 patients

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…

86%1,096 patients4/55-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…

33%1,096 patients3/55-star benchmark: 59%

Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients 2+: 0% · 572 patients

0%572 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

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 5

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

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

5 suppliers44 claims4,770 services$0.31 avg. paid by Medicare

Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

3 suppliers15 claims1,800 services$0.19 avg. paid by Medicare

Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg J7518

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

1 supplier12 claims1,440 services$0.99 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

3 suppliers24 claims24 services$18.65 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

5 suppliers47 claims65 services$11.86 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 10

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

SANFORD JACOBSON M.D.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Forensic Psychiatry)

7900 SW 57TH AVE, SUITE 14
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143

Miami-Dade County (305) 663-9275

DAVID SAMUEL HOFFMAN M.D.

Specialist

7900 SW 57TH AVE, SUITE #21
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143

Miami-Dade County (305) 662-3984

MICHAEL ALAN KAPLAN M.D.

Specialist

7900 SW 57TH AVE, SUITE #21
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143

Miami-Dade County (305) 662-3984

DR. FLOYD L ROSEN MD

Specialist

7900 SW 57TH AVE, SUITE 14
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143

Miami-Dade County (305) 665-5644

MIAMI KIDNEY GROUP PLLC

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

7900 SW 57TH AVE, #21
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143

Miami-Dade County (305) 662-3984

DR. CRISTIANE OSHIRO MOCELIN CARVALHO MD

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

7900 SW 57TH AVE, SUITE 21
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143

Miami-Dade County (305) 662-3984

CHRISTIAN SUAREZ FUENTES

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

7900 SW 57TH AVE, SUITE 21
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143

Miami-Dade County (305) 662-3984

MARCOS B ESQUENAZI M.D.

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

7900 SW 57TH AVE, SUITE #21
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143

Miami-Dade County (305) 662-3984

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 Alberto Esquenazi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alberto Esquenazi is 1649239930. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2006.

Where is Alberto Esquenazi located?

Alberto Esquenazi practices at 7900 SW 57th Ave #21, South Miami, FL 33143. The listed phone number is (305) 662-3984.

What is Alberto Esquenazi's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Alberto Esquenazi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alberto Esquenazi 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 Alberto Esquenazi's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alberto Esquenazi reassigns Medicare benefits to Miami Kidney Group PLLC (South Miami, 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 Alberto Esquenazi's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alberto Esquenazi accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and Molina Healthcare and 2 other insurers list Alberto Esquenazi 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 Alberto Esquenazi affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alberto Esquenazi is affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami, Jackson Health System, South Miami Hospital, Doctors Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alberto Esquenazi was last updated on July 24, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.