Diego Hidalgo Espinel, M.D.
NPI 1720430374 · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Miami, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Diego Hidalgo Espinel, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Miami, FL (NPI 1720430374).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720430374
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 40410 (AL)
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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
89 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 33 | $157 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 31 | $109 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 25 | $105 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $105–$157 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 126 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 449 | 105 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 224 | 61 |
| Gabapentin | 221 | 40 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 220 | 49 |
| Furosemide | 213 | 42 |
| Lisinopril | 163 | 43 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$125 across 7 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1 Dogwood AvenueMountain Home Carl A. Jones Hall, Va BuildingJohnson City, TN 37684Phone: (423) 439-6283
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-07-07
- Last updated
- 2020-08-31
- Certified
- 2020-08-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Diego Hidalgo Espinel's NPI number?
- Diego Hidalgo Espinel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720430374, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Diego Hidalgo Espinel's specialty?
- Diego Hidalgo Espinel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Diego Hidalgo Espinel located?
- Diego Hidalgo Espinel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 Nw 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136-1051.
- What is Diego Hidalgo Espinel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Diego Hidalgo Espinel is (305) 585-1111.
- Does Diego Hidalgo Espinel accept Medicare?
- Diego Hidalgo Espinel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Diego Hidalgo Espinel's NPI active?
- Yes — Diego Hidalgo Espinel's NPI (1720430374) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.