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DRS AIRALA LASER & CATARACT INSTITUTE PA
NPI 1871551051
Ophthalmology in North Miami Beach, FL

Active since May 03, 2006
2050 NE 163RD ST, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162(305) 442-0066(305) 445-6896 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Drs Airala Laser & Cataract Institute Pa NPPES

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

DRS AIRALA LASER & CATARACT INSTITUTE PA (NPI 1871551051) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in North Miami Beach, Florida and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization maintains a secondary practice location in Miami and lists Salomon Esquenazi, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871551051
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameDRS AIRALA LASER & CATARACT INSTITUTE PA
Location Address2050 NE 163RD STNorth Miami Beach, FL 33162-4902
Mailing Address2441 Sw 37th AvenueMiami, FL 33145 · (305) 442-0066 · Fax (305) 774-0035
Phone(305) 442-0066
Fax(305) 445-6896
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialSalomon EsquenaziPresident · (305) 442-0066
Enumeration DateMay 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 18, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJune 18, 2025
✔ NPI 1871551051 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
2050 NE 163RD ST, North Miami Beach, FL 33162
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12441 SW 37th AvenueMiami, FL 33145 · Phone (305) 442-0066 ext. 269 · Fax (305) 774-0035

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid250821400FL

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 Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Drs Airala Laser & Cataract Institute Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

16

Medicare enrollment records show 16 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Drs Airala Laser & Cataract Institute PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (16)

Gary Shienbaum, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1770781502
7261 SHERIDAN ST STE 320
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 372-7220
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.7 mi
Arnulfo Mansur, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1497756365
1097 S LEJEUNE RD
Miami, FL 33145
(305) 442-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Andres Cortes, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1851392591
2441 SW 37TH AVE
Miami, FL 33145
(305) 442-0066
✔ PECOS14 mi
Isi Esquenazi, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1962893461
2441 SW 37TH AVE
Miami, FL 33145
(305) 442-0066
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi
Salomon Esquenazi, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1558457317
2441 SW 37TH AVE
Miami, FL 33145
(305) 442-0066
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi
Sarah Avila
Ophthalmology
NPI 1568824928
2601 SW 37TH AVE STE 806
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 442-0066
✔ PECOS14 mi
Jose Diaz, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1265813810
2601 SW 37TH AVE STE 501
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 712-6711
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi
Tirso Lara, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1457353054
850 S. PINE ISLAND RD. STE. A100
Plantation, FL 33351
(954) 741-5555
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi
Natalia Villate, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1902010861
850 S PINE ISLAND RD SUITE A100
Plantation, FL 33324
(954) 741-5555
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi
Karina Esquenazi
Ophthalmology
NPI 1194222687
5555 PONCE DE LEON BLVD
Coral Gables, FL 33146
(305) 482-5275
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare16 mi
Dan Georgescu, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1598936924
1776 N PINE ISLAND RD STE 218
Plantation, FL 33322
(954) 681-3401
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
Renata Picciani, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1801120159
6333 N FEDERAL HWY STE 300
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 776-6880
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare20 mi
Drew Bawcombe, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1801004932
2001 W SAMPLE RD STE 320
Deerfield Beach, FL 33064
(561) 322-3588
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Claudio Ferreira, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1548207426
1620 MEDICAL LN STE 119
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 600-0406
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare116 mi
Neerav Lamba, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1396030094
1919 MIDWEST RD STE 200
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 242-5511
✔ PECOS1,185 mi
Arash Maleki, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1861150740
20 SOUTHBRIDGE RD
Charlton, MA 01507
(508) 765-9068
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,210 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 Drs Airala Laser & Cataract Institute PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Drs Airala Laser & Cataract Institute PA is 1871551051. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2006.

Where is Drs Airala Laser & Cataract Institute PA located?

Drs Airala Laser & Cataract Institute PA is located at 2050 NE 163rd St, North Miami Beach, FL 33162. The listed phone number is (305) 442-0066.

What is Drs Airala Laser & Cataract Institute PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Drs Airala Laser & Cataract Institute PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Drs Airala Laser & Cataract Institute PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Drs Airala Laser & Cataract Institute PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 16 clinicians, all in Ophthalmology, reassign their Medicare billing to Drs Airala Laser & Cataract Institute PA. 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 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Drs Airala Laser & Cataract Institute PA accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, AmeriHealth Caritas Next and AvMed and 5 other insurers list Drs Airala Laser & Cataract Institute PA 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 Drs Airala Laser & Cataract Institute PA was last updated on June 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.