Quick answers
- Does Fernando Kafie accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Fernando Kafie 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 Fernando Kafie see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 855 Original Medicare patients and 2,958 services for Fernando Kafie. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Fernando Kafie's NPI number?
- 1790760478. 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 Fernando Kafie, 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 | 855 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,958 |
| Different services or procedures | 138 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts (93925)280 services
- Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)270 services
- Ultrasound of hemodialysis access (93990)230 services
- Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93970)182 services
- Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93971)164 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%
- Arthritis59%
- Chronic kidney disease53%
- Diabetes49%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
Hospitals where Fernando Kafie works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Fernando Kafie 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.
- Natividad Medical CenterSalinas, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050248
Practice locations
Addresses where Fernando Kafie is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1824 King St, Suite 200Jacksonville, FL 32204 (904) 384‑3343
- 6766 W Sunrise Blvd, Suite 100Plantation, FL 33313 (954) 583‑8472
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Fernando Kafie as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgical Associates PA85 clinicians in the group
- American Access Care of Florida, LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Vascular Surgeryprimary
Other vascular surgeons in Jacksonville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jacksonville, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgical Associates PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790760478 |
| 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