DR. DIEGO HIDALGO ESPINEL M.D.
NPI 1720430374
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Miami, FL

Active since July 07, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1500 NW 12TH AVE, MIAMI, FL 33136(305) 585-1111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 31, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 31, 2020, Jul 9, 2020, May 17, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Diego Hidalgo Espinel M.d. NPPES

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

DR. DIEGO HIDALGO ESPINEL M.D. (NPI 1720430374) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in Miami, Florida, licensed in Alabama (40410) and active in the NPI registry since July 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Mississippi Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Johnson City.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720430374
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. DIEGO HIDALGO ESPINELCredential: M.D.
Location Address1500 NW 12TH AVEMiami, FL 33136-1051
Mailing Address1256 Military St SHamilton, AL 35570-5003
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 31, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 31, 2020
NPI 1720430374 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0300X
License Licensed in AL · 40410
Definition
An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
1500 NW 12TH AVE, Miami, FL 33136

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11 Dogwood Avenue, Mountain Home Carl A. Jones Hall, VA BuildingJohnson City, TN 37684 · Phone (423) 439-6283

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. Diego Hidalgo Espinel M.d. 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 ID5799195848
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250922000164
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 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.

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.
33 services33 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.
31 services22 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.
25 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

North Mississippi Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Tupelo, MS
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number250004
Location830 S Gloster StreetTupelo, MS 38801 · Lee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33136 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
$187.05 typical visit price
range $60.92 – $187.05
Typical copayment $46.76 (range $15.23 – $46.76)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
3 suppliers18 claims34 services$5.45 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 17

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

Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
1500 NW 12TH AVE, SUITE # 1126
MIAMI, FL 33136
Surgery
1500 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1500 NW 12TH AVE, JMT 14TH 1409A WEST BLDG (D461)
MIAMI, FL 33136
Internal Medicine
1500 NW 12TH AVE, 600A
MIAMI, FL 33136
Internal Medicine (Hepatology)
1500 NW 12TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33136
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1500 NW 12TH AVE, SUITE 1112
MIAMI, FL 33136
Internal Medicine (Hepatology)
1500 NW 12TH AVE, 1101
MIAMI, FL 33136
Registered Nurse
1500 NW 12TH AVE, APT#1224
MIAMI, FL 33136

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 Diego Hidalgo Espinel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Diego Hidalgo Espinel is 1720430374. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2016.

Where is Diego Hidalgo Espinel located?

Diego Hidalgo Espinel practices at 1500 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136. The listed phone number is (305) 585-1111.

What is Diego Hidalgo Espinel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RG0300X.

Is Diego Hidalgo Espinel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Diego Hidalgo Espinel 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.

What insurance does Diego Hidalgo Espinel accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Diego Hidalgo Espinel 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 Diego Hidalgo Espinel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Diego Hidalgo Espinel is affiliated with North Mississippi Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Diego Hidalgo Espinel was last updated on August 31, 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.