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MERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, INC.
NPI 1225205644
Community/Behavioral Health in Live Oak, FL

Active since May 14, 2008
920 NW NOBLES FERRY ROAD, LIVE OAK, FL 32060(386) 362-4218(386) 364-5606 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 21, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. NPPES

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

MERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, INC. (NPI 1225205644) is a healthcare organization registered as a community/behavioral health in Live Oak, Florida and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. The organization lists Lauren Cohn, Svp / Chief Performance Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225205644
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251S00000X
Legal Business NameMERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, INC.
Location Address920 NW NOBLES FERRY ROADLive Oak, FL 32060
Mailing Address1565 Sw Williston RdGainesville, FL 32608-4044 · (352) 374-5600 · Fax (352) 244-0280
Phone(386) 362-4218
Fax(386) 364-5606
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLauren CohnSvp / Chief Performance Officer · (352) 374-5600
Enumeration DateMay 14, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 21, 2019
✔ NPI 1225205644 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ 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
920 NW NOBLES FERRY ROAD, Live Oak, FL 32060
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid362344011FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama.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, 2 practice at this address and 3 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
Tina Harkness-Poirer
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1003321894
920 NOBLES FERRY RD
Live Oak, FL 32064
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Doreen Vargas
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1508170481
920 NOBLES FERRY RD
Live Oak, FL 32064
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jennifer Lacasse
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1194178814
1373 OHIO AVE N
Live Oak, FL 32064
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.7 mi
Angela Seay, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1053430314
4784 W US HIGHWAY 90
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 269-9260
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare19 mi
Rabecca Dawson
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1265999403
439 SW MICHIGAN ST
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 487-0800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare23 mi
Ezra Stone, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1356806814
439 SW MICHIGAN ST
Lake City, FL 32025
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare23 mi
Nathalie Hervy
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1366991929
439 SW MICHIGAN ST
Lake City, FL 32025
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare23 mi
Johanna Stith, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1225514060
439 SW MICHIGAN ST
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 487-0800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare23 mi
David Kirby, M.D.
Addiction Medicine
NPI 1386957280
439 SW MICHIGAN ST
Lake City, FL 32025
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare23 mi
Michelle Nessmith
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1326412891
439 SW MICHIGAN ST
Lake City, FL 32025
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare23 mi
Jennifer Barber, LMHC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1326252826
3889 NW 67TH TER
Bell, FL 32619
(904) 769-1506
✔ PECOS36 mi
Rhonda Lynch, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1376698811
1830 N MAIN ST
Bell, FL 32619
(352) 463-1100
✔ PECOS38 mi
Stacey Greger
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1568022234
10 W MAIN ST
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS44 mi
Jonathan Maxwell, DNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1942061189
5619 NW 202ND PL
La Crosse, FL 32658
(386) 418-0545
✔ PECOS47 mi
Pamela Carroll, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1235440074
728 NE 7TH ST
Trenton, FL 32693
(385) 487-0064
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare49 mi
Kishan Nallapula, MD.
Psychiatry
NPI 1265710586
13800 TECH CITY CIR STE 320
Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 853-4835
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare49 mi
Jamie Stormer
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1083183115
1600 SW ARCHER RD
Gainesville, FL 32610
(352) 627-9350
✔ PECOS60 mi
Dale Syfert, MD
Addiction Medicine
NPI 1164495057
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS62 mi
John Abernethy, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1285676122
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare62 mi
Terri Crawford, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist
NPI 1346380862
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare62 mi
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.

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 1225205644. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 14, 2008.

Where is Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. located?

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is located at 920 NW Nobles Ferry Road, Live Oak, FL 32060. The listed phone number is (386) 362-4218.

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, 2 practice at this address and 3 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 and Ambetter of Alabama 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 October 21, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.