Dr Carlos A Higuera Rueda, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Weston, FL

Dr Carlos A Higuera Rueda, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Weston, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Cleveland Clinic Florida (a Nonprofit Corporation) and his current practice location is 2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd Fl 3, Weston, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (216) 401-1385.

Dr Carlos A Higuera Rueda is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME135802) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1437344991.

Contact Information

Dr Carlos A Higuera Rueda, MD
2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd Fl 3,
Weston, FL 33331-3625
(216) 401-1385
(954) 659-5427

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Carlos A Higuera Rueda
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience25 Years
Location2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd Fl 3, Weston, Florida
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Carlos A Higuera Rueda graduated from medical school in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437344991
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/07/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/01/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305096579
  • Enrollment ID: I20180607003074

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Carlos A Higuera Rueda such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437344991NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0114XOrthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery ME135802 (Florida)Secondary
207XS0114XOrthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery 35.099421 (Ohio)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery ME135802 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cleveland Clinic HospitalWeston, FLHospital
Cleveland Clinic Martin North HospitalStuart, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cleveland Clinic Florida (a Nonprofit Corporation)7911807128616

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Carlos A Higuera Rueda allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCleveland Clinic Florida (a Nonprofit Corporation)
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215989298
PECOS PAC ID: 7911807128
Enrollment ID: O20040113000394

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Carlos A Higuera Rueda is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Carlos A Higuera Rueda, MD
490 Ranch Rd,
Weston, FL 33326-1719

Ph: (216) 401-1385
Dr Carlos A Higuera Rueda, MD
2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd Fl 3,
Weston, FL 33331-3625

Ph: (216) 401-1385

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