Physician Profile
Carlos J. Lavernia, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lavernia
Based in Miami, FL, Carlos J. Lavernia, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Carlos graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1985. Carlos is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic adult reconstructive surgery. Medicare claims data shows Carlos provided 1,060 services to 639 patients. The services billed most often include x-ray of knee, 4 or more views, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1255326179 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (305) 484-9727
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2600 SW 3RD AVE STE 600
Miami, FL 33129
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,060 services · 639 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
54 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
361 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
64 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views | Imaging | 73523 |
57 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
23 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
19 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views | Imaging | 73552 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
152 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other orthopedic surgeons in Miami 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1985 at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Carlos J. Lavernia?
Carlos J. Lavernia is an orthopedic surgeon in Miami, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Carlos J. Lavernia's address?
Carlos J. Lavernia is listed at 2600 Sw 3Rd Ave Ste 600, Miami, FL 33129. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Carlos J. Lavernia?
The number on file is (305) 484-9727. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Carlos J. Lavernia?
Carlos J. Lavernia's National Provider Identifier is 1255326179. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Carlos J. Lavernia train?
Carlos J. Lavernia attended University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Carlos J. Lavernia have?
Carlos J. Lavernia has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Carlos J. Lavernia perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Carlos J. Lavernia performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Carlos J. Lavernia's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Carlos J. Lavernia. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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