Quick answers
- Does Gustavo Forteza accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gustavo Forteza 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 Gustavo Forteza see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 41 Original Medicare patients and 345 services for Gustavo Forteza. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gustavo Forteza's NPI number?
- 1770569196. 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 Gustavo Forteza, 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 | 41 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 345 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 85 |
Most frequent services
- Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99349)287 services
- Physician or allowed practitioner 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 and (G0180)19 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 cholesterol66%
- Diabetes54%
- Arthritis49%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia49%
- Anxiety46%
Practice locations
Addresses where Gustavo Forteza is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10550 NW 77th Ct, Suite 308Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016 (305) 863‑2233
- 15100 NW 67 Ave, Suite 103Miami Lakes, FL 33014 (305) 328‑4841
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicineprimary
- Family Practicealso
Other geriatricians in Florida
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florida — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770569196 |
| 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
- 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