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Nephrology

Saul N. Gonzalez, MD

Works at hospitals in Miami, FL · South Miami, FL · Hialeah, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Saul N. Gonzalez, MD is a nephrologist at 1475 W 49th Pl, Hialeah, FL 33012. Phone: (787) 467-6746. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Saul N. Gonzalez had 395 Original Medicare patients and 2,675 services. NPI 1174906861. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Saul N. Gonzalez, 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 Saul N. Gonzalez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Saul N. Gonzalez 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 Saul N. Gonzalez see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 395 Original Medicare patients and 2,675 services for Saul N. Gonzalez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Saul N. Gonzalez's NPI number?
1174906861. 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 Saul N. Gonzalez, 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 patients395
Services billed to Medicare2,675
Different services or procedures8
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)1,147 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)1,139 services
  3. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)357 services
  4. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)25 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Diabetes74%
  • Chronic kidney disease73%
  • Heart failure72%
  • Ischemic heart disease61%

Hospitals where Saul N. Gonzalez works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Saul N. Gonzalez 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Saul N. Gonzalez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in Hialeah

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2011 (15 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1174906861
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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