Alejandro Pla, M.D.

Nephrology Internal Medicine

Alejandro Pla is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Pembroke Pines, FL with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(754) 263-2306Pembroke Pines, FL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Alejandro Pla, M.D. runs an independent nephrologist practice in Pembroke Pines, FL. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 28 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).

1 of 249 Internal Medicine providers in FLSee all Internal Medicine in Pembroke Pines28+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4944dNPPES updated 2012-11-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1821 Nw 123rd Ave, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026-3825

Fax: (754) 263-2305
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

76.1%

Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.7 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

271

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

526

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,392

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $554k

Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+45%)75%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+40%)74%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+33%)55%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
55%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+20%)52%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+19%)51%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$776 received from industry

24 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Alejandro Pla's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 28 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 820841, Pembroke Pines, FL 33082-0841

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 501338

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Alejandro Pla

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Alejandro Pla for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Pembroke Pines required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Alejandro Pla

NPI records show Dr. Pla as active with telehealth listed in Pembroke Pines, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (754) 263-2306.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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