ALEXANDER A. VELAR MD – NPI #1184660516
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ALEXANDER VELAR is a physician located in MIAMI, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1184660516 to ALEXANDER VELAR on June 22, 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 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 9 years ago on Jan 30, 2017. 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 ALEXANDER VELAR below.

NPI Profile for
ALEXANDER A. VELAR

NPI Number
1184660516
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ALEXANDER A. VELAR
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1190 NW 95TH ST
STE 207
MIAMI, FL 33150
Phone: (305) 835-7045 Fax: (305) 836-2359
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for ALEXANDER VELAR

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDFL274892400
MEDICAIDNY02426442
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
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 FL ME95956
174400000X
- Specialist		 FL ME95956

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Additional Information

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
ALEXANDER VELAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • AVENTURA HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
      20900 BISCAYNE BLVD
      AVENTURA, FL 33180
    • JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM
      1611 NW 12TH AVE
      MIAMI, FL 33136
    • MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
      4300 ALTON RD
      MIAMI BEACH, FL 33140
    • STEWARD NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER
      1100 NW 95TH ST
      MIAMI, FL 33150
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA GOLDEN GLADES DIALYSIS
      15600 NW 15TH AVE #D
      MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33169
    • DAVITA MIAMI JEWISH DIALYSIS
      5200 NE 2ND AVE
      MIAMI, FL 33137
    • DAVITA SOUTH BEACH DIALYSIS
      1711 ALTON ROAD
      MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
      INPATIENT REHAB DEPT.
      MIAMI BEACH, FL 33140

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