DR. STEPHEN E NYGARD M.D.
NPI 1801872312
Anesthesiology in Coral Gables, FL

Q: What is Stephen Nygard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Nygard is 1801872312. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 16, 2005.

Q: What is Stephen Nygard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Nygard was last updated on August 5, 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 December 16, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

56.94/100

CMS Quality Rating

5000 UNIVERSITY DR, CORAL GABLES, FL 33146(305) 448-9018(305) 448-1895 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 5, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Stephen E Nygard M.d. NPPES

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

DR. STEPHEN E NYGARD M.D. (NPI 1801872312) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Coral Gables, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME92946) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Doctors Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801872312

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. STEPHEN E NYGARDCredential: M.D.

Location Address5000 UNIVERSITY DRCoral Gables, FL 33146-2008

Mailing Address1500 San Remo AveCoral Gables, FL 33146-3043 · (305) 448-9018 · Fax (305) 448-1895

Phone(305) 448-9018

Fax(305) 448-1895

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000

Enumeration DateDecember 16, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 5, 2024

NPPES CertifiedAugust 5, 2024

✔ NPI 1801872312 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME92946

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

5000 UNIVERSITY DR, Coral Gables, FL 33146

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida.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. Stephen E Nygard 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 ID1658342365

PECOS Enrollment IDI20051116000161

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Stephen Nygard reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesia Associates Of Greater Miami, PA

2.0 mi

Anesthesiology

6200 SW 73RD ST
South Miami, FL 33143

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

NPI 1497700140 (786) 242-4575

Us Anesthesia Partners Of Florida Inc.

212 mi

Anesthesiology

851 TRAFALGAR CT, SUITE 200E
Maitland, FL 32751

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
2,356 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1518910520 (321) 422-7155

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 13

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.

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 64450

This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.

185 services156 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

148 services144 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.

130 services127 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into knee nerve branch using imaging guidance 64454

This procedure involves injecting anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a knee nerve branch. Imaging technology is used to ensure accurate placement of the needle. This can help reduce pain and inflammation in the knee area.

117 services114 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

112 services109 patients

Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214

Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.

39 services38 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on top of arm bone and shoulder joint 01630

Anesthesia for a procedure on the arm bone or shoulder joint involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during surgery. This ensures you feel no pain during the procedure. It's a common and safe practice in medical surgeries.

38 services38 patients

Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement 01638

Anesthesia for total shoulder joint replacement, either open or endoscopic, involves using medications to block pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (only the area being operated on is numbed). This ensures comfort and stillness, facilitating a successful procedure.

21 services21 patients

Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01938

This procedure involves using anesthesia to numb your lower back for certain procedures like injections, drainage, or aspiration on your spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to accurately locate the area to be treated, ensuring precision and safety.

20 services17 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.

19 services19 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope 01400

Anesthesia for a knee joint procedure or exam using an endoscope involves administering medication to numb the area or put you in a sleep-like state. This ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. The endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, allows the doctor to view the knee joint internally without making large incisions.

18 services18 patients

Other procedure on nervous system 64999

A procedure on the nervous system can involve various techniques to diagnose or treat conditions affecting your brain, spinal cord, or nerves. These can include surgeries, tests, or therapies. It's done by specialized doctors to help improve your neurological health.

14 services13 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810

Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.

13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

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

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.

56.94/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

66.99

Improvement Activities

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

JULIETTE MORALES

Nurse Practitioner (Critical Care Medicine)

5000 UNIVERSITY DR
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146

Miami-Dade County (786) 308-3000

SPQ MEDICAL LLC

Emergency Medicine

5000 UNIVERSITY DR
MIAMI, FL 33146

Miami-Dade County (786) 294-1707

BARBARA BESSA CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

5000 UNIVERSITY DR
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146

Miami-Dade County (305) 448-9018

ANNETTE VICTORIA DE LEON

Hospitalist

5000 UNIVERSITY DR
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146

Miami-Dade County (786) 308-3000

EDUARDO E VILLALOBOS MD

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

5000 UNIVERSITY DR
MIAMI, FL 33146

Miami-Dade County (786) 308-2302

DOCTORS HOSPITAL INC

Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)

5000 UNIVERSITY DR
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146

Miami-Dade County (786) 308-4204

JANY FUENTES APRN

Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)

5000 UNIVERSITY DR
MIAMI, FL 33146

Miami-Dade County (305) 505-0361

SILVIO S TANEV MD

Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)

5000 UNIVERSITY DR
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146

Miami-Dade County (305) 669-3471

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 Stephen Nygard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Nygard is 1801872312. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 16, 2005.

Where is Stephen Nygard located?

Stephen Nygard practices at 5000 University Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146. The listed phone number is (305) 448-9018.

What is Stephen Nygard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Stephen Nygard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephen Nygard 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 organizations bill Medicare for Stephen Nygard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Stephen Nygard reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Anesthesia Associates Of Greater Miami, PA (South Miami, FL) and Us Anesthesia Partners Of Florida Inc. (Maitland, FL). Each 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 Stephen Nygard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Stephen Nygard accept?

Health plans from Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Stephen Nygard 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 Stephen Nygard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Stephen Nygard is affiliated with Doctors Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Nygard was last updated on August 5, 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.