Mr Diego Echeverri, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Lauderdale Lakes, FL

Mr Diego Echeverri, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice South Florida Nephrology Associates Pa and his current practice location is 2951 Nw 49th Ave., Suite #101, Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (954) 739-2511.

Mr Diego Echeverri is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME61527) 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 1053308338.

Contact Information

Mr Diego Echeverri, MD
2951 Nw 49th Ave., Suite #101,
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313
(954) 739-2511
(954) 739-9239

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMr Diego Echeverri
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience45 Years
Location2951 Nw 49th Ave., Lauderdale Lakes, 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:
  • Mr Diego Echeverri graduated from medical school in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053308338
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/03/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/22/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274680319
  • Enrollment ID: I20110523000501

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Diego Echeverri such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053308338NPI-NPPES
BCBSOtherFL14795
CAREPLUSOtherFL1000611
370037200MedicaidFL
AVMEDOtherFL217042
AMERIGROUPOtherFL200500

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology ME61527 (Florida)Primary
207R00000XInternal Medicine ME61527 (Florida)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Nw Broward Artificial Kidney CenterMargate, FLDialysis facility
Fmc - Coral SpringsPompano beach, FLDialysis facility
University Hospital And Medical CenterTamarac, FLHospital
Broward Health Coral SpringsCoral springs, FLHospital
Northwest Medical CenterMargate, FLHospital
Westside Regional Medical CenterPlantation, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
South Florida Nephrology Associates Pa52947027912

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. Mr Diego Echeverri allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouth Florida Nephrology Associates Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538253778
PECOS PAC ID: 5294702791
Enrollment ID: O20040914000817

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. Mr Diego Echeverri 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
Mr Diego Echeverri, MD
2951 Nw 49th Ave., Suite #101,
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313

Ph: (954) 739-2511
Mr Diego Echeverri, MD
2951 Nw 49th Ave., Suite #101,
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313

Ph: (954) 739-2511

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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