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BAY ARTHRITIS INSTITUTE INC
NPI 1073935540
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Panama City, FL

Active since January 17, 2014CLIA 10D2130999 · Certificate of Compliance
2232 W 24TH ST, PANAMA CITY, FL 32405(850) 215-3062(850) 215-3062 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 26, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 26, 2026, Dec 10, 2019, Dec 6, 2019 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2017).

About Bay Arthritis Institute Inc NPPES

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

BAY ARTHRITIS INSTITUTE INC (NPI 1073935540), doing business as Bay Arthritis Institute, is a healthcare organization registered as a rheumatology in Panama City, Florida and active in the NPI registry since January 2014. The organization holds a CLIA Certificate of Compliance certificate valid through June 10, 2028 and lists Andre Smith, Chief Operations Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073935540
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Legal Business NameBAY ARTHRITIS INSTITUTE INC
Location Address2232 W 24TH STPanama City, FL 32405-2226
Mailing AddressPo Box 15459Panama City, FL 32406-5459 · (850) 215-3062 · Fax (850) 215-3024
Phone(850) 215-3062
Fax(850) 215-3062
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialAndre SmithChief Operations Officer · (850) 215-3062
Enumeration DateJanuary 17, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 26, 20268 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 26, 2026
✔ NPI 1073935540 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME106424
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
Also ListedNon-Pharmacy Dispensing SiteTaxonomy 332900000X
2232 W 24TH ST, Panama City, FL 32405
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsBay Arthritis Institute

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), Wellpoint.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Bay Arthritis Institute Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Bay Arthritis Institute Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Amir Agha, MD
Rheumatology
NPI 1831381789
2232 W 24TH ST
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-3062
✔ PECOSSame address
Shelley Keller Clark, AG-ACNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1376077636
2232 W 24TH ST
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-3024
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jordan Wester, ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1174088967
2401 STATE AVE STE 100
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 769-2280
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.7 mi

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Compliance 10D2130999

Bay Arthritis Institute · Panama City, FL
Active · expires Jun 10, 2028
CLIA Number10D2130999
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJune 11, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJune 10, 2028
Laboratory DirectorRobert Pollock
Laboratory Phone(850) 215-3062
Laboratory LocationBay Arthritis Institute2232 West 24th Street, Panama City, FL 32405
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements.

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 Bay Arthritis Institute Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bay Arthritis Institute Inc is 1073935540. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 17, 2014. The provider is doing business as Bay Arthritis Institute.

Where is Bay Arthritis Institute Inc located?

Bay Arthritis Institute Inc is located at 2232 W 24th St, Panama City, FL 32405. The listed phone number is (850) 215-3062.

What is Bay Arthritis Institute Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Bay Arthritis Institute Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bay Arthritis Institute Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Bay Arthritis Institute Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Bay Arthritis Institute Inc, in Nurse Practitioner and Rheumatology. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Bay Arthritis Institute Inc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Compliance (number 10D2130999) is associated with this NPI, valid through June 10, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Bay Arthritis Institute Inc accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and Wellpoint list Bay Arthritis Institute Inc 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 Bay Arthritis Institute Inc was last updated on October 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 days 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.