FLAVIA O. MENDES M.D. – NPI #1487628582
Internal Medicine

The discipline of Hepatology encompasses the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine considers Hepatology part of the subspecialty of gastroenterology. Physicians who identify themselves as Hepatologists usually, but not always, have been trained in gastrointestinal programs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

FLAVIA MENDES is a physician located in MIAMI, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1487628582 to FLAVIA MENDES on February 15, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RI0008X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Hepatology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on Sep 30, 2011. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for FLAVIA MENDES below.

NPI Profile for
FLAVIA O. MENDES

NPI Number
1487628582
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
FLAVIA O. MENDES
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
7500 SW 87TH AVE STE 200
MIAMI, FL 33173-5426
Phone: (305) 913-0666 Fax: (305) 913-0663
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for FLAVIA MENDES

Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.

DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDFL2760533-00
MEDICAIDMN075796900
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RI0008X
- Internal Medicine / Hepatology (Primary)		 FL ME0096220
207RG0100X
- Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology		 FL ME0096220

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
FLAVIA MENDES is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAPTIST HOSPITAL OF MIAMI
      8900 N KENDALL DR
      MIAMI, FL 33176
    • DOCTORS HOSPITAL
      5000 UNIVERSITY DR
      CORAL GABLES, FL 33146
    • SOUTH MIAMI HOSPITAL
      6200 SW 73RD ST
      SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
    • WEST KENDALL BAPTIST HOSPITAL
      9555 SW 162 AVE
      MIAMI, FL 33196

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