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JOSHUA SAUL VAPNIK MD
NPI 1659934214
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Miami Lakes, FL

Active since April 19, 2019PECOS Enrolled
14900 NW 79TH CT, MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016(305) 690-4768 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 11, 2026, Jul 20, 2024, Apr 19, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Joshua Saul Vapnik Md NPPES

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

JOSHUA SAUL VAPNIK MD (NPI 1659934214) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Miami Lakes, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME167384) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Van Nuys.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659934214
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameJOSHUA SAUL VAPNIKCredential: MD
Location Address14900 NW 79TH CTMiami Lakes, FL 33016-5790
Mailing Address125 Ne 32nd St Apt 1019Miami, FL 33137-4316 · (818) 398-1545
Phone(305) 690-4768
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 19, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateMay 11, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 11, 2026
✔ NPI 1659934214 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME167384
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License A187455 (CA)
14900 NW 79TH CT, Miami Lakes, FL 33016
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 115107 Vanowen StVan Nuys, CA 91405-4542 · Phone (818) 782-6600

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), Molina Healthcare and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Joshua Saul Vapnik Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 5

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.
195 services69 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.
116 services51 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
79 services77 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.
77 services25 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.
69 services67 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

ANTHONY GONZALEZ
Occupational Therapist
14900 NW 79TH CT
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
Miami-Dade County (305) 338-4217
VITAS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION OF FLORIDA
Hospice Care, Community Based
14900 NW 79TH CT
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
Miami-Dade County (305) 654-3718

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 Joshua Vapnik's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Vapnik is 1659934214. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2019.

Where is Joshua Vapnik located?

Joshua Vapnik practices at 14900 NW 79th Ct, Miami Lakes, FL 33016. The listed phone number is (305) 690-4768.

What is Joshua Vapnik's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Joshua Vapnik enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joshua Vapnik is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Joshua Vapnik accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), Molina Healthcare and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Joshua Vapnik 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 Joshua Vapnik was last updated on May 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.