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MARIA TERESA PUENTES LMHC;BCBA
NPI 1235572884
Behavior Analyst in Altamonte Springs, FL

Active since April 14, 2013PECOS Enrolled
498 PALM SPRINGS DR # 100-113, ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32701(786) 274-3549(407) 960-2634 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 18, 2026, Apr 8, 2025, Mar 10, 2025 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

About Maria Teresa Puentes Lmhc;bcba NPPES

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

MARIA TERESA PUENTES LMHC;BCBA (NPI 1235572884) is an individual behavior analyst provider in Altamonte Springs, Florida, licensed in Florida (BCBA-1-21-56305) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235572884
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy103K00000X
Provider Legal NameMARIA TERESA PUENTESCredential: LMHC;BCBA
Location Address498 PALM SPRINGS DR # 100-113Altamonte Springs, FL 32701-7829
Mailing Address369 Kingsley DrCasselberry, FL 32707-4527 · (786) 274-3549 · Fax (407) 960-2634
Phone(786) 274-3549
Fax(407) 960-2634
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateApril 14, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 18, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 18, 2026
✔ NPI 1235572884 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyBehavior AnalystBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103K00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · BCBA-1-21-56305
Definition
A behavior analyst is qualified by at least a master's degree and Behavior Analyst Certification Board certification and/or a state-issued credential (such as a license) to practice behavior analysis independently. Behavior analysts provide the required supervision to assistant behavior analysts and behavior technicians. A behavior analyst delivers services consistent with the dimensions of applied behavior analysis. Common services may include, but are not limited to, conducting behavioral assessments, analyzing data, writing and revising behavior-analytic treatment plans, training others to implement components of treatment plans, and overseeing implementation of treatment plans.
Also ListedCounselor · Mental HealthTaxonomy 101YM0800X · License MH13032 (FL)
498 PALM SPRINGS DR # 100-113, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Maria Teresa Puentes Lmhc;bcba is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Maria Puentes reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Grow Healthcare Group PA
212 mi
Mental Health
66 W FLAGLER ST STE 900
Miami, FL 33130
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 3,079 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245845932 (786) 244-7711

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 Maria Puentes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maria Puentes is 1235572884. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2013.

Where is Maria Puentes located?

Maria Puentes practices at 498 Palm Springs Dr # 100-113, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701. The listed phone number is (786) 274-3549.

What is Maria Puentes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Behavior Analyst with taxonomy code 103K00000X.

Is Maria Puentes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Maria Puentes is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Maria Puentes's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Maria Puentes reassigns Medicare benefits to Grow Healthcare Group PA (Miami, FL). The 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 Maria Puentes's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Maria Puentes accept?

Health plans from Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and 1 other insurer list Maria Puentes 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 Maria Puentes was last updated on August 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.