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MR. MATTHEW DAVID PAULUS LMHC
NPI 1043841380
Counselor - Mental Health in New Port Richey, FL

Active since January 27, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8002 KING HELIE BLVD, NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34653(727) 841-4430 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 27, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Mr. Matthew David Paulus Lmhc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MR. MATTHEW DAVID PAULUS LMHC (NPI 1043841380) is an individual mental health provider in New Port Richey, Florida, licensed in Florida (MH17515) and active in the NPI registry since January 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of South Florida College Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043841380
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Provider Legal NameMR. MATTHEW DAVID PAULUSCredential: LMHC
Location Address8002 KING HELIE BLVDNew Port Richey, FL 34653-1435
Mailing Address1125 Nw 23rd TerGainesville, FL 32605-5149 · (321) 243-6222
Phone(727) 841-4430
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Florida College Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJanuary 27, 2020
✔ NPI 1043841380 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Mental HealthBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YM0800X
License✔ Licensed in FL · MH17515
8002 KING HELIE BLVD, New Port Richey, FL 34653
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Matthew David Paulus Lmhc is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6901255355
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231211000763
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Matthew Paulus reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Baycare Behavioral Health Inc.
0.1 mi
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
8002 KING HELIE BLVD
New Port Richey, FL 34653
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 224 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427322866 (727) 841-4430

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
23 services23 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

KATHLEEN GRAVES LMHC
Counselor (Mental Health)
8002 KING HELIE BLVD
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34653
Pasco County (813) 536-7026
CATHLEEN A BARRETT PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
8002 KING HELIE BLVD
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34653
Pasco County (727) 841-4200
BRENDA G BURNETT D.O.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
8002 KING HELIE BLVD
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34653
Pasco County (727) 841-4200
DANIELLE F OCONNOR LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
8002 KING HELIE BLVD
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34653
Pasco County (203) 361-2884
JULIE BURGOS LMHC
Counselor (Mental Health)
8002 KING HELIE BLVD
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34653
Pasco County (727) 841-4430
CHRISTINA KING
Social Worker (Clinical)
8002 KING HELIE BLVD
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34653
Pasco County (866) 762-1743
NICOLE DRELLES LMHC
Counselor (Mental Health)
8002 KING HELIE BLVD
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34653
Pasco County (727) 841-4430
CARMEN L FERNANDEZ-SERRANO LMHC
Counselor (Mental Health)
8002 KING HELIE BLVD
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34653
Pasco County (727) 834-3959

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Matthew Paulus's NPI number?

The NPI number for Matthew Paulus is 1043841380. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 27, 2020.

Where is Matthew Paulus located?

Matthew Paulus practices at 8002 King Helie Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34653. The listed phone number is (727) 841-4430.

What is Matthew Paulus's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.

Is Matthew Paulus enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Matthew Paulus is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Matthew Paulus's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Matthew Paulus reassigns Medicare benefits to Baycare Behavioral Health Inc. (New Port Richey, FL). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Matthew Paulus's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Matthew Paulus accept?

Health plans from Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and UnitedHealthcare list Matthew Paulus as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Matthew Paulus was last updated on January 27, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.