DR. LUCY WARD ERTENBERG M.D.
NPI 1376697649
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Tavares, FL

Active since January 23, 2007PECOS Enrolled
2445 LANE PARK RD, TAVARES, FL 32778(352) 742-6813(352) 343-0325 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 9, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Lucy Ward Ertenberg M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LUCY WARD ERTENBERG M.D. (NPI 1376697649) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Tavares, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME44448) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376697649
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. LUCY WARD ERTENBERGCredential: M.D.
Location Address2445 LANE PARK RDTavares, FL 32778-9648
Mailing Address2445 Lane Park RdTavares, FL 32778-9648 · (352) 742-6813 · Fax (352) 343-0325
Fax(352) 343-0325
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJanuary 23, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 9, 2017
✔ NPI 1376697649 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QH0002X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME44448
Definition
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License ME44448 (FL)
2445 LANE PARK RD, Tavares, FL 32778

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPIND56669
Medicare PIN53822YFL

Accepted 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)

Dr. Lucy Ward Ertenberg M.d. 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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Lucy Ertenberg reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine
3170 EXECUTIVE WAY
Miramar, FL 33025
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 119 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospice Care, Community Based
250 HOSPICE CIR
Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 54 clinicians in this Medicare group
Geriatric Medicine
250 HOSPICE CIR
Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32778 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
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 10

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Counselor (Mental Health)
2445 LANE PARK RD
TAVARES, FL 32778
Counselor (Mental Health)
2445 LANE PARK RD
TAVARES, FL 32778
Nurse Practitioner
2445 LANE PARK RD
TAVARES, FL 32778
Family Medicine
2445 LANE PARK RD
TAVARES, FL 32778
Social Worker (Clinical)
2445 LANE PARK RD
TAVARES, FL 32778
Hospice Care, Community Based
2445 LANE PARK RD
TAVARES, FL 32778
Counselor (Mental Health)
2445 LANE PARK RD
TAVARES, FL 32778
Social Worker (Clinical)
2445 LANE PARK RD
TAVARES, FL 32778

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 Lucy Ertenberg's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lucy Ertenberg is 1376697649. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 23, 2007.

Where is Lucy Ertenberg located?

Lucy Ertenberg practices at 2445 Lane Park Rd, Tavares, FL 32778. The listed phone number is (352) 742-6813.

What is Lucy Ertenberg's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is Lucy Ertenberg enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lucy Ertenberg is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Lucy Ertenberg's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lucy Ertenberg reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Vitas Solutions Inc (Miramar, FL), Hospice Of Wake County, Inc. (Raleigh, NC) and Transitions Medical Partners LLC (Raleigh, NC). 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 Lucy Ertenberg's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lucy Ertenberg accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Cigna Healthcare list Lucy Ertenberg 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 Lucy Ertenberg was last updated on February 9, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.