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DR. JOHN MAXWELL KOFI ABBENSETTS M.D.
NPI 1215956115
Surgery in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Active since July 19, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1600 S ANDREWS AVE, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316(954) 355-4400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 22, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 22, 2022, Aug 29, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. John Maxwell Kofi Abbensetts M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOHN MAXWELL KOFI ABBENSETTS M.D. (NPI 1215956115) is an individual surgery provider in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME125710) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Broward Health Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Deerfield Beach.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215956115
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN MAXWELL KOFI ABBENSETTSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1600 S ANDREWS AVEFort Lauderdale, FL 33316-2510
Mailing Address2800 E Commercial Blvd Ste 102Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-4202
Phone(954) 355-4400
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSColumbia University College Of Physicians And SurgeonsGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateJuly 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 22, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 22, 2022
✔ NPI 1215956115 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME125710✔ Licensed in MA · 215908
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License ME125710 (FL)
Also ListedSurgery · Surgical Critical CareTaxonomy 2086S0102X · License 215908 (MA)
Also ListedSurgery · Trauma SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0127X · License ME125710 (FL)
1600 S ANDREWS AVE, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1201 E Sample RdDeerfield Beach, FL 33064-3502 · Phone (954) 941-8300

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), Oscar Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. John Maxwell Kofi Abbensetts M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID9032177795
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200303001428
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 Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show John Abbensetts reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Trauma And Critical Care Associates, LLC
Same address
Surgery
1600 S ANDREWS AVE
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Trauma And Critical Care Associates, P.A.
  • 14 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1619498946 (954) 491-0900
Delray Trauma Associates, LLC
23 mi
Surgery
5352 LINTON BLVD, TRAUMA SERVICES
Delray Beach, FL 33484
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 14 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013166248 (561) 495-3166
Lawnwood Healthcare Specialists LLC
92 mi
Neurological Surgery
2401 FRIST BLVD STE 3-5
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 39 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649437765 (772) 462-3939
Halifax Healthcare Systems Inc
220 mi
Family Medicine
303 N CLYDE MORRIS BLVD
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 786 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245283530 (386) 254-4000
Florida Trauma Services, LLC
496 mi
Trauma Surgery
1703 LEWIS TURNER BLVD
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 77 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1477296952 (850) 864-4033

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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
173 services140 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
55 services55 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
54 services43 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
47 services27 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
38 services38 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Broward Health Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Lauderdale, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number100039
Location1600 S Andrews AveFort Lauderdale, FL 33316 · Broward County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Broward Health North

Acute Care Hospitals · Pompano Beach, FL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number100086
Location201 E Sample RdPompano Beach, FL 33064 · Broward County
Emergency services

Hca Florida Orange Park Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Orange Park, FL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number100226
Location2001 Kingsley AveOrange Park, FL 32073 · Clay County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33316 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$91.69 typical visit price
range $58.56 – $179.05
Typical copayment $22.92 (range $14.64 – $44.76)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$73.00 typical visit price
range $18.44 – $144.68
Typical copayment $18.25 (range $4.61 – $36.17)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

DIANNE MATTOX PARKER M.D.
Pediatrics
1600 S ANDREWS AVE, NEWBORN NURSERY
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
Broward County (954) 355-5810
AKILAH FULLER PHARMD, MS
Pharmacist
1600 S ANDREWS AVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
Broward County (954) 355-4400
JACOB GOLDENBERG MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1600 S ANDREWS AVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
Broward County (954) 941-8300
TIFFANY SKYE SCULTHORPE DO, MS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1600 S ANDREWS AVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
Broward County (954) 355-4400
JOHN BERNE MD
Surgery
1600 S ANDREWS AVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
Broward County (305) 918-7050
DR. EDUARDO A. OTERO M.D.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1600 S ANDREWS AVE, 4TH FLR NICU
FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
Broward County (954) 355-5870
WESTSIDE HOSPITALIST INC
Hospitalist
1600 S ANDREWS AVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
Broward County (954) 355-4400
PETER A. NAMNUM, MD, PA
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1600 S ANDREWS AVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
Broward County (954) 355-4400

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 John Abbensetts's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Abbensetts is 1215956115. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 19, 2006.

Where is John Abbensetts located?

John Abbensetts practices at 1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. The listed phone number is (954) 355-4400.

What is John Abbensetts's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is John Abbensetts enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Abbensetts is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for John Abbensetts's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Abbensetts reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Trauma And Critical Care Associates, LLC (Fort Lauderdale, FL), Delray Trauma Associates, LLC (Delray Beach, FL), Lawnwood Healthcare Specialists LLC (Fort Pierce, FL), Halifax Healthcare Systems Inc (Daytona Beach, FL) and Florida Trauma Services, LLC (Fort Walton Beach, FL). Each 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 John Abbensetts's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Abbensetts accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), Oscar Health, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and Oscar Insurance Company list John Abbensetts 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.

Is John Abbensetts affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Abbensetts is affiliated with Broward Health Medical Center, Broward Health North and Hca Florida Orange Park Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Abbensetts was last updated on July 22, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.