Taurino Avelar, MD
NPI 1114288867 · Nephrology Physician · Las Vegas, NV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Taurino Avelar, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Las Vegas, NV (NPI 1114288867).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1114288867
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 17100 (NV)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 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
2,843 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 50 Minutes99233 | 1,098 | $114 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 630 | $76 |
| Follow-Up Inpatient Consultation, Intermediate, Physicians Typically Spend 25 Minutes Communicating With the Patient Via TelehealthG0407 | 417 | $66 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 155 | $164 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 123 | $105 |
| 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 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 54 | 20 |
| Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1brand: Prosol | 45 | — |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 41 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 36 | 21 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 29 | 11 |
| Losartan Potassium | 23 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$551 across 21 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
- 2012-05-30
- Last updated
- 2024-01-29
- Certified
- 2024-01-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Taurino Avelar's NPI number?
- Taurino Avelar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114288867, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Taurino Avelar's specialty?
- Taurino Avelar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Taurino Avelar located?
- Taurino Avelar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1294 Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146.
- What is Taurino Avelar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Taurino Avelar is (702) 877-1887.
- Does Taurino Avelar accept Medicare?
- Taurino Avelar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Taurino Avelar's NPI active?
- Yes — Taurino Avelar's NPI (1114288867) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.