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MERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, INC.
NPI 1134287154
Community/Behavioral Health in Gainesville, FL

Active since December 04, 2006
4300 SW 13TH ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32608(352) 374-5600(352) 375-0298 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 17, 2025, Oct 21, 2019, Jun 17, 2019 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. NPPES

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

MERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, INC. (NPI 1134287154) is a healthcare organization registered as a community/behavioral health in Gainesville, Florida and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. The organization maintains 4 additional practice locations and lists Lauren Cohn, President/ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134287154
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251S00000X
Legal Business NameMERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, INC.
Location Address4300 SW 13TH STGainesville, FL 32608-4006
Mailing Address1565 Sw Williston RdGainesville, FL 32608-4044 · (352) 374-5600 · Fax (352) 244-0280
Phone(352) 374-5600
Fax(352) 375-0298
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLauren CohnPresident/ceo · (352) 374-5600
Enumeration DateDecember 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 17, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1134287154 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyCommunity/Behavioral HealthAgencies
Taxonomy Code251S00000X
Definition
A private or public agency usually under local government jurisdiction, responsible for assuring the delivery of community based mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and/or behavioral health services to individuals with those disabilities. Services may range from companion care, respite, transportation, community integration, crisis intervention and stabilization, supported employment, day support, prevocational services, residential support, therapeutic and supportive consultation, environmental modifications, intensive in-home therapy and day treatment, in addition to traditional mental health and behavioral treatment.
Also ListedClinic/Center · Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)Taxonomy 261QM0801X
Also ListedClinic/Center · Primary CareTaxonomy 261QP2300X
Also ListedPsychiatric HospitalTaxonomy 283Q00000X
4300 SW 13TH ST, Gainesville, FL 32608
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 14400 SW 13th StGainesville, FL 32608-4008 · Phone (352) 374-5600
Location 21541 SW Williston RdGainesville, FL 32608-4044 · Phone (352) 374-5600
Location 34310 SW 13th StGainesville, FL 32608-4006 · Phone (352) 374-5600
Location 44316 SW 13th StGainesville, FL 32608-4006 · Phone (352) 374-5600

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid360344000FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

102

Medicare enrollment records show 102 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 37 practice at this address and 47 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 8

Mental Health Counselor36
Clinical Social Worker30
Nurse Practitioner21
Psychiatry5
Addiction Medicine4
Clinical Psychologist2
Family Practice2
Marriage and Family Therapist2

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 102
John Abernethy, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1285676122
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Carolyn Ascencios, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1427298645
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOSSame address
Sabrina Brown, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1316172851
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Melissa Cobb, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1912428491
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Terri Crawford, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist
NPI 1346380862
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Terran Dillhyon
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1265293591
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Letisha Francis
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1861844862
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOSSame address
Paul Maxfield, RMHCI
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1982184198
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Linda Skalsky, MSN, ARNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1194837989
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kerry Smith
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1902108475
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOSSame address
Cynthia Thomas, LPC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1942589031
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Catherine Winfrey
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1801812466
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOSSame address
Brooke Wright, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1861902652
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Bonnie Boyette Peterson, APRN-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1194874669
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOSSame address
Mathew Nguyen, MD
Psychiatry
NPI 1083650261
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Renee Richter, LMHC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1033601471
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Sarah Dooley, MD
Addiction Medicine
NPI 1740483932
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Stephen Straubing, MD.
Addiction Medicine
NPI 1184674848
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Tonia Werner, MD
Psychiatry
NPI 1487686432
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Dale Syfert, MD
Addiction Medicine
NPI 1164495057
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOSSame address
See all 102 clinicians

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.

Medication assisted treatment, methadone; weekly bundle including dispensing and/or administration, substance use counseling, individual and group therapy, and toxicology testing, if performed (provision of the services by a medicare-enrolled opioid treatm G2067
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) with methadone is a comprehensive approach to manage opioid addiction. It includes weekly methadone dispensing, substance use counseling, individual and group therapy sessions, and toxicology tests as needed, all provided by a Medicare-enrolled opioid treatment program.
356 services14 patients

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 Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is 1134287154. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 4, 2006.

Where is Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. located?

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is located at 4300 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32608. The listed phone number is (352) 374-5600.

What is Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Community/Behavioral Health with taxonomy code 251S00000X.

Is Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 102 clinicians in 8 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, 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. The largest specialties are Mental Health Counselor (36), Clinical Social Worker (30) and Nurse Practitioner (21). Of these, 37 practice at this address and 47 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and 2 other insurers list Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, 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 Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. was last updated on February 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 months 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.