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RHEUMATOLOGY CENTER INC
NPI 1811074537
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Pembroke Pines, FL

Active since November 01, 2006
12151 TAFT ST, PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33026(954) 704-1050(954) 704-9814 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 30, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Rheumatology Center Inc NPPES

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

RHEUMATOLOGY CENTER INC (NPI 1811074537) is a healthcare organization registered as a rheumatology in Pembroke Pines, Florida and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. The organization lists Jose Gilberto Garcia, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811074537
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Legal Business NameRHEUMATOLOGY CENTER INC
Location Address12151 TAFT STPembroke Pines, FL 33026-1957
Mailing Address12151 Taft StPembroke Pines, FL 33026-1957 · (954) 704-1050 · Fax (954) 704-9814
Phone(954) 704-1050
Fax(954) 704-9814
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJose Gilberto GarciaPresident · (954) 704-1050
Enumeration DateNovember 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 30, 2023
NPPES CertifiedDecember 30, 2023
✔ NPI 1811074537 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME59946
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
12151 TAFT ST, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
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Other Identifiers 2

Other1407896558FL · Npi
Other1275624264FL · Npi

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, AvMed, Cigna Healthcare and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Rheumatology Center Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Rheumatology Center Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Jose Garcia, MD
Rheumatology
NPI 1407896558
12151 TAFT ST
Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
(954) 704-1050
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ernesto Ramos, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1043085517
6280 SUNSET DR STE 501
South Miami, FL 33143
(305) 671-3447
✔ PECOS22 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Rheumatology Center Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rheumatology Center Inc is 1811074537. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 1, 2006.

Where is Rheumatology Center Inc located?

Rheumatology Center Inc is located at 12151 Taft St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026. The listed phone number is (954) 704-1050.

What is Rheumatology Center Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Rheumatology Center Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rheumatology Center Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Rheumatology Center Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Rheumatology Center Inc, in Nurse Practitioner and Rheumatology. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Rheumatology Center Inc accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, AvMed, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare and Molina Healthcare and 1 other insurer list Rheumatology Center Inc 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 Rheumatology Center Inc was last updated on December 30, 2023. 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.