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Orthopedic Surgery

Carlos J. Lavernia, MD

Works at hospitals in Plantation, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Carlos J. Lavernia, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 2600 SW 3rd Ave, Suite 600, Miami, FL 33129. Phone: (305) 484-9727. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Carlos J. Lavernia had 199 Original Medicare patients and 1,187 services. NPI 1255326179. 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: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 2600 SW 3rd Ave, Suite 600, Miami, FL 33129 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (305) 484‑9727
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: HCA Florida Mercy Hospital
  • Group practice: Ortho Florida LLC
  • Medical school: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine · graduated 1985 (41 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Carlos J. Lavernia, 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 Carlos J. Lavernia accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carlos J. Lavernia 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 Carlos J. Lavernia see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 199 Original Medicare patients and 1,187 services for Carlos J. Lavernia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Carlos J. Lavernia's NPI number?
1255326179. 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 Carlos J. Lavernia, 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 patients199
Services billed to Medicare1,187
Different services or procedures39
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)361 services
  2. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)152 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)124 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)69 services
  5. X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)64 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Ischemic heart disease43%
  • Diabetes41%
  • Anxiety35%

Hospitals where Carlos J. Lavernia works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carlos J. Lavernia 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 Carlos J. Lavernia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Carlos J. Lavernia as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Ortho Florida LLC125 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Miami

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

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Other clinicians in Ortho Florida LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine
Graduation year1985 (41 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1255326179
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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