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GUARDIAN DIRECT CARE
NPI 1821968116
Internal Medicine in Doral, FL

Active since November 11, 2025
8425 NW 41ST ST APT 635, DORAL, FL 33166(305) 783-0580 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Guardian Direct Care NPPES

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

GUARDIAN DIRECT CARE (NPI 1821968116) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Doral, Florida and active in the NPI registry since November 2025. The organization lists Elio Santo, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821968116
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameGUARDIAN DIRECT CARE
Location Address8425 NW 41ST ST APT 635Doral, FL 33166-6252
Mailing Address8425 Nw 41st St Apt 635Doral, FL 33166-6252 · (305) 783-0580
Phone(305) 783-0580
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialElio SantoCeo · (305) 783-0580
Enumeration DateNovember 11, 2025
NPPES CertifiedNovember 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1821968116 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedRegistered Nurse · Wound CareTaxonomy 163WW0000X
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X
8425 NW 41ST ST APT 635, Doral, FL 33166
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

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)

Guardian Direct Care is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Guardian Direct Care, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Elio Santo, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1902435548
8900 N KENDALL DR
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 928-7249
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.8 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 Guardian Direct Care's NPI number?

The NPI number for Guardian Direct Care is 1821968116. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 11, 2025.

Where is Guardian Direct Care located?

Guardian Direct Care is located at 8425 NW 41st St Apt 635, Doral, FL 33166. The listed phone number is (305) 783-0580.

What is Guardian Direct Care's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Guardian Direct Care enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Guardian Direct Care is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Guardian Direct Care?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Internal Medicine) reassigns their Medicare billing to Guardian Direct Care. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Guardian Direct Care was last updated on November 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.