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General Surgery

Tanaz Vaghaiwalla, MD

Works at hospitals in Miami, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Tanaz Vaghaiwalla, MD is a general surgeon at 1400 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136. Phone: (305) 689-7272. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Tanaz Vaghaiwalla had 11 Original Medicare patients and 24 services. NPI 1164867354. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 1400 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136 · Directions
  • Phone: (305) 689‑7272
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Jackson Health System
  • Group practice: University of Miami
  • Medical school: University Of South Florida College Of Medicine · graduated 2013 (13 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Tanaz Vaghaiwalla, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Tanaz Vaghaiwalla accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tanaz Vaghaiwalla accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Tanaz Vaghaiwalla see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 11 Original Medicare patients and 24 services for Tanaz Vaghaiwalla. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Tanaz Vaghaiwalla's NPI number?
1164867354. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Tanaz Vaghaiwalla, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients11
Services billed to Medicare24
Different services or procedures13
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Hospitals where Tanaz Vaghaiwalla works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tanaz Vaghaiwalla at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Jackson Health SystemMiami, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100022

Practice locations

Addresses where Tanaz Vaghaiwalla is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Tanaz Vaghaiwalla as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of Miami2,377 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Miami

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Miami, FL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of Miami

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of South Florida College Of Medicine
Graduation year2013 (13 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164867354
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians