Mauricio Buendia, M.D.
NPI 1053586990 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Homestead, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mauricio Buendia, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Homestead, FL (NPI 1053586990).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053586990
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME101095 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,728 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 280 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 256 | $95 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 215 | $15 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 174 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 173 | $134 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 54 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 353 | 78 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 317 | 90 |
| Losartan Potassium | 266 | 80 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 197 | 73 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 176 | 47 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 148 | 41 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,552 across 75 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-04-22
- Last updated
- 2014-08-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mauricio Buendia's NPI number?
- Mauricio Buendia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053586990, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mauricio Buendia's specialty?
- Mauricio Buendia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mauricio Buendia located?
- Mauricio Buendia's practice location on file with NPPES is 950 N Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 33030-4400.
- What is Mauricio Buendia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mauricio Buendia is (305) 674-3888.
- Does Mauricio Buendia accept Medicare?
- Mauricio Buendia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mauricio Buendia's NPI active?
- Yes — Mauricio Buendia's NPI (1053586990) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-08-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.