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DR. SOPHIA ESTHER DEBEN MD
NPI 1679511174
Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot and Ankle Surgery in Aventura, FL

Active since June 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
20601 E. DIXIE HWY, ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS OF MIAMI BEACH, AVENTURA, FL 33180(786) 923-3000(786) 565-9446 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 26, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Sophia Esther Deben Md NPPES

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

DR. SOPHIA ESTHER DEBEN MD (NPI 1679511174) is an individual foot and ankle surgery provider in Aventura, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME100477) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of George Washington University School Of Medicine (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679511174
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207XX0004X
Provider Legal NameDR. SOPHIA ESTHER DEBENCredential: MD
Location Address20601 E. DIXIE HWY, ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS OF MIAMI BEACHAventura, FL 33180
Mailing Address20604 E. Dixie Hwy, Orthopaedic Specialists Of Miami BeachAventura, FL 33180 · (786) 923-3000 · Fax (786) 565-9446
Phone(786) 923-3000
Fax(786) 565-9446
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSGeorge Washington University School Of MedicineGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateJune 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 26, 2014
✔ NPI 1679511174 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Foot and Ankle SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XX0004X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME100477✔ Licensed in CA · C55008✔ Licensed in NC · 200701541
Definition
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, foot and ankle surgeons deal with adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine foot and ankle, and children's foot and ankle reconstructive surgery.
20601 E. DIXIE HWY, Aventura, FL 33180
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINP14639MD

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AvMed, Cigna Healthcare, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc. and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Sophia Esther Deben 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 ID2365596095
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140716000391
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 Sophia Deben reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ortho Florida, LLC
27 mi
Specialist
670 GLADES RD STE 190
Boca Raton, FL 33431
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 129 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1821113192 (561) 391-5515

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 3

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.

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.
67 services39 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.
33 services33 patients
X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views 73630
An X-ray of the foot, minimum of 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the bones and tissues in your foot. This helps to identify fractures, infections, or other abnormalities. Multiple views ensure a comprehensive examination.
28 services23 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 Sophia Deben's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sophia Deben is 1679511174. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 4, 2006.

Where is Sophia Deben located?

Sophia Deben practices at 20601 E. Dixie Hwy Orthopaedic Specialists Of Miami Beach, Aventura, FL 33180. The listed phone number is (786) 923-3000.

What is Sophia Deben's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Foot and Ankle Surgery, with taxonomy code 207XX0004X.

Is Sophia Deben enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sophia Deben 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 Sophia Deben's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sophia Deben reassigns Medicare benefits to Ortho Florida, LLC (Boca Raton, 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 Sophia Deben's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sophia Deben accept?

Health plans from AvMed, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and 1 other insurer list Sophia Deben 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 Sophia Deben was last updated on June 26, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.