Quick answers
- Does Carolina Buitrago accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carolina Buitrago 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 Carolina Buitrago see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 63 Original Medicare patients and 175 services for Carolina Buitrago. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carolina Buitrago's NPI number?
- 1528592532. 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 Carolina Buitrago, 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 patients | 63 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 175 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)66 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)51 services
- Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a (G0179)29 services
- Residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes (99344)11 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%
- Ischemic heart disease71%
- Arthritis60%
- Chronic kidney disease46%
- Atrial fibrillation35%
Hospitals where Carolina Buitrago works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carolina Buitrago 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.
- Broward Health Imperial PointFort Lauderdale, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 100200
- Broward Health Medical CenterFort Lauderdale, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100039
- Holy Cross HospitalFt Lauderdale, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100073
Practice locations
Addresses where Carolina Buitrago is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6200 Sunset Dr, Suite 401South Miami, FL 33143 (305) 666‑4633
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carolina Buitrago as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cardiovascular Medicine Associates PA42 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in South Miami
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Miami, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cardiovascular Medicine Associates PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2016 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528592532 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians