MANATEE HEARING & SPEECH CENTER, INC.
NPI 1215939590
Audiologist in Bradenton, FL

Q: What is Manatee Hearing & Speech Center, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.

Active since August 15, 2005

701 MANATEE AVE W, SUITE 201, BRADENTON, FL 34205(941) 749-5222(941) 749-1839 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 19, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Manatee Hearing & Speech Center, Inc. NPPES

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

MANATEE HEARING & SPEECH CENTER, INC. (NPI 1215939590) is a healthcare organization registered as an audiologist in Bradenton, Florida and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. The organization lists Gary P Rodriguez, Executive Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215939590

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy231H00000X

Legal Business NameMANATEE HEARING & SPEECH CENTER, INC.

Location Address701 MANATEE AVE W, SUITE 201Bradenton, FL 34205-8604

Mailing Address701 Manatee Ave W, Suite 201Bradenton, FL 34205-8604 · (941) 749-5222 · Fax (941) 749-1839

Phone(941) 749-5222

Fax(941) 749-1839

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialGary P RodriguezExecutive Director · (941) 749-5222

Enumeration DateAugust 15, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 19, 2013

✔ NPI 1215939590 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyAudiologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers

Taxonomy Code231H00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · AY0000055✔ Licensed in FL · AY0000166✔ Licensed in FL · AY0000465✔ Licensed in FL · AY0000828✔ Licensed in FL · AY0000946

Definition

(1) A specialist in evaluation, habilitation and rehabilitation of those whose communication disorders center in whole or in part in hearing function. Audiologists are autonomous professionals who identify, assess, and manage disorders of the auditory, balance and other neural systems. Audiologists provide audiological (aural) rehabilitation to children and adults across the entire age span. Audiologists select, fit and dispense amplification systems such as hearing aids and related devices. (2) An audiologist is a person qualified by a master's degree in audiology, licensed by the state, where applicable, and practicing within the scope of that license. Audiologists evaluate and treat patients with impaired hearing. They plan, direct and conduct rehabilitative programs with audiotry substitutional devises (hearing aids) and other therapy.

Also ListedOtolaryngologyTaxonomy 207Y00000X · License ME0037353 (FL), ME0045512 (FL), ME0059977 (FL), ME0070294 (FL), ME0062805 (FL), ME0059281 (FL), ME0085106 (FL)

Also ListedSpeech-Language PathologistTaxonomy 235Z00000X · License SA0001059 (FL)

701 MANATEE AVE W, Bradenton, FL 34205

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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid17288FL

OtherJ0017FL · Bcbs Group

Other8207561FL · Aetna

Medicare PIN24684FL

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 MULTIPLE 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)

Manatee Hearing & Speech Center, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 11 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Manatee Hearing & Speech Center, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 10 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 2

Otolaryngology6

Qualified Audiologist5

Clinicians, nearest first (11)

Kristen Vanwatteghem

Qualified Audiologist

NPI 1639292717

701 MANATEE AVE W SUITE 201
Bradenton, FL 34205

(941) 749-5222

✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Lynette Dornton, AUD

Qualified Audiologist

NPI 1992019863

701 MANATEE AVENUE WEST SUITE 201
Bradenton, FL 34205

(941) 749-5222

✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Michael Gurucharri, M.D.

Otolaryngology

NPI 1548269293

701 MANATEE AVE W SUITE 202
Bradenton, FL 34205

(941) 748-2455

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Brian Hoban, M.D.

Otolaryngology

NPI 1356340004

701 MANATEE AVE W SUITE 202
Bradenton, FL 34205

(941) 748-2455

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Axay Kalathia, M.D.

Otolaryngology

NPI 1609875350

701 MANATEE AVE W SUITE 202
Bradenton, FL 34205

(941) 748-2455

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Amm Yi Liang, AUD

Qualified Audiologist

NPI 1063197333

701 MANATEE AVE W STE 201
Bradenton, FL 34205

(941) 749-5222

✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Thomas Morrish, M.D.

Otolaryngology

NPI 1851390512

701 MANATEE AVE W SUITE 202
Bradenton, FL 34205

(941) 748-2455

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Agnes Nall, M.D.

Otolaryngology

NPI 1780683441

701 MANATEE AVE W SUITE 202
Bradenton, FL 34205

(941) 748-2455

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

John Shelton, M.D.

Otolaryngology

NPI 1326047994

701 MANATEE AVE W SUITE 202
Bradenton, FL 34205

(941) 748-2455

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Danielle Hummel, AU.D.

Qualified Audiologist

NPI 1174911291

701 MANATEE AVE W STE 201 MANATEE HEARING & SPEECH CENTER INC
Bradenton, FL 34205

(941) 749-5222

✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Carmelo Ortega, AU.D.. - CCC-A

Qualified Audiologist

NPI 1124290986

1901 FLOYD ST
Sarasota, FL 34239

(941) 366-9222

✔ Accepts Medicare12 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 Manatee Hearing & Speech Center, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Manatee Hearing & Speech Center, Inc. is 1215939590. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2005.

Where is Manatee Hearing & Speech Center, Inc. located?

Manatee Hearing & Speech Center, Inc. is located at 701 Manatee Ave W Suite 201, Bradenton, FL 34205. The listed phone number is (941) 749-5222.

What is Manatee Hearing & Speech Center, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.

Is Manatee Hearing & Speech Center, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Manatee Hearing & Speech Center, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Manatee Hearing & Speech Center, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 11 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Manatee Hearing & Speech Center, 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 Otolaryngology (6) and Qualified Audiologist (5). Of these, 10 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Manatee Hearing & Speech Center, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Manatee Hearing & Speech Center, 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 Manatee Hearing & Speech Center, Inc. was last updated on November 19, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.