Quick answers
- Does Rafael E. Valenzuela-Tapia accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rafael E. Valenzuela-Tapia 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 Rafael E. Valenzuela-Tapia see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 318 Original Medicare patients and 1,772 services for Rafael E. Valenzuela-Tapia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rafael E. Valenzuela-Tapia's NPI number?
- 1871952515. 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 Rafael E. Valenzuela-Tapia, 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 | 318 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,772 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)1,232 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)203 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)104 services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)99 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)49 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Ischemic heart disease69%
- Heart failure62%
- Diabetes59%
Hospitals where Rafael E. Valenzuela-Tapia works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rafael E. Valenzuela-Tapia 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.
- HCA Florida Aventura HospitalAventura, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100131
- Jackson Health SystemMiami, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100022
Practice locations
Addresses where Rafael E. Valenzuela-Tapia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1500 Gateway Blvd, Suite 194Boynton Beach, FL 33426 (561) 496‑1160
- 16501 NW 2nd AveMiami, FL 33169 (305) 354‑4558
- 5210 Linton Blvd, Suite 105Delray Beach, FL 33484 (561) 496‑1160
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rafael E. Valenzuela-Tapia as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Florida Kidney Physicians LLC169 clinicians in the group
- Kidney and Hypertension Specialists PA4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Boynton Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Boynton Beach, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Florida Kidney Physicians LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology |
| Graduation year | 2016 (10 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871952515 |
| 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