Individual provider

Jose Fernandez Chavez, MD

Hematology & Oncology Physician Internal Medicine Physician Medicare enrolled

Jose Fernandez Chavez, MD is a Hematology & Oncology Physician in South Miami, FL, registered under NPI 1972595668. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 7029 SW 61ST AVE, South Miami, FL 33143. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
ME96227 FL Hematology & Oncology Physician primary
15819 PR Internal Medicine Physician
15819 PR Hematology & Oncology Physician

Licences are recorded in 2 states: FL, PR. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Hematology/oncology
PAC ID
6103018932

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Hematology/oncology. This means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare, though it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

Licensed in 2 states

This provider holds licences in 2 states: Florida and Puerto Rico. The practice address on file is in South Miami, FL, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.

FL Florida practice address
Licence
ME96227
Specialty
Hematology & Oncology Physician
Verify with the FL board →
PR Puerto Rico
Licence
15819
Specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Verify with the PR board →

Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.

What Hematology & Oncology covers

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207RH0003X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Internal Medicine Hematology & Oncology

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 3 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
207RH0003X Hematology & Oncology Physician Hematology & Oncology ME96227 FL primary
207R00000X Internal Medicine Physician 15819 PR
207RH0003X Hematology & Oncology Physician Hematology & Oncology 15819 PR

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1972595668 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateAug 18, 2005
Last updatedFeb 9, 2023
StatusActive
Sole proprietorYes
CredentialMD
Practice address 7029 SW 61ST AVE
South Miami, FL 33143
(786) 456-8399
Fax (786) 456-8390
Mailing address 5996 SW 70TH ST FL 5
South Miami, FL 33143
The last update on file is Feb 9, 2023. Providers are only required to update NPPES when their information changes, so an older date does not necessarily mean the details are wrong — but it is worth a quick call before you travel.

Number check

1972595668 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 8 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 9 7 2 5 9 5 6 6
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 9 5 2 1 9 1 6 3

Sum = 62 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 8 · actual last digit = 8

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1972595668?
NPI 1972595668 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Jose Fernandez Chavez, MD in South Miami, FL. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Hematology & Oncology cover?
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of…
How do I contact Jose Fernandez Chavez, MD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (786) 456-8399, last updated Feb 9, 2023. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Jose Fernandez Chavez, MD accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1972595668 a valid number?
Yes. 1972595668 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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