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BAPTIST ENT SPECIALISTS INC
NPI 1083913453
Otolaryngology in Jacksonville, FL

Active since March 24, 2011
14546 OLD SAINT AUGUSTINE RD, SUITE 401, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32258(904) 268-5366(904) 268-5457 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 24, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Baptist Ent Specialists Inc NPPES

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

BAPTIST ENT SPECIALISTS INC (NPI 1083913453) is a healthcare organization registered as an otolaryngology in Jacksonville, Florida and active in the NPI registry since March 2011. The organization lists Leeann Mengel, Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083913453
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Legal Business NameBAPTIST ENT SPECIALISTS INC
Location Address14546 OLD SAINT AUGUSTINE RD, SUITE 401Jacksonville, FL 32258-5468
Mailing Address14546 Old Saint Augustine Rd, Suite 401Jacksonville, FL 32258-5468 · (904) 268-5366 · Fax (904) 268-5457
Phone(904) 268-5366
Fax(904) 268-5457
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLeeann MengelDirector · (904) 376-4275
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2011
✔ NPI 1083913453 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
14546 OLD SAINT AUGUSTINE RD, Jacksonville, FL 32258
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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).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)

Baptist Ent Specialists Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Baptist Ent Specialists Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Scott Scharer, M.D.
Otolaryngology
NPI 1265492656
1650 PRUDENTIAL DR STE 200
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 202-6028
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi
James Benson, MD
Otolaryngology
NPI 1497862353
1650 PRUDENTIAL DR STE 200
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 202-6028
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi

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

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 Baptist Ent Specialists Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Baptist Ent Specialists Inc is 1083913453. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2011.

Where is Baptist Ent Specialists Inc located?

Baptist Ent Specialists Inc is located at 14546 Old Saint Augustine Rd Suite 401, Jacksonville, FL 32258. The listed phone number is (904) 268-5366.

What is Baptist Ent Specialists Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Baptist Ent Specialists Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Baptist Ent Specialists Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Baptist Ent Specialists Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Otolaryngology, reassign their Medicare billing to Baptist Ent Specialists Inc. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Baptist Ent Specialists Inc accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Baptist Ent Specialists 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 Baptist Ent Specialists Inc was last updated on March 24, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.