SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ANKLE & FOOTCARE SPECIALISTS
NPI 1386884385
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in Fort Myers, FL
About Southwest Florida Ankle & Footcare Specialists NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ANKLE & FOOTCARE SPECIALISTS (NPI 1386884385) is a healthcare organization registered as a foot & ankle surgery in Fort Myers, Florida and active in the NPI registry since March 2009. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through February 19, 2027 and lists H A Charara, Ceo, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 7
Other Names 1
Other Identifiers 2
Group Practice 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Southwest Florida Ankle & Footcare Specialists is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Revalidation Due Date
Revalidation due by January 31, 2027
Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
20Medicare enrollment records show 20 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Southwest Florida Ankle & Footcare Specialists, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 7 practice at this address and 8 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 4
Clinicians, nearest first (20)
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA
Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.
Certificate of Waiver 10D2054352
Associates In Medicine & Surgery · Fort Myers, FLFrequently 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 Associates In Medicine & Surgery LLC's NPI number?
The NPI number for Associates In Medicine & Surgery LLC is 1386884385. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 3, 2009. The provider is doing business as Southwest Florida Ankle & Footcare Specialists.
Where is Associates In Medicine & Surgery LLC located?
Associates In Medicine & Surgery LLC is located at 8851 Boardroom Cir, Fort Myers, FL 33919. The listed phone number is (239) 481-7000.
What is Associates In Medicine & Surgery LLC's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist, specializing in Foot & Ankle Surgery, with taxonomy code 213ES0103X.
Is Associates In Medicine & Surgery LLC enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Associates In Medicine & Surgery LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
When is Associates In Medicine & Surgery LLC's Medicare revalidation due?
According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (Florida, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by January 31, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Associates In Medicine & Surgery LLC?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 20 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Associates In Medicine & Surgery LLC. 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 Podiatry (15), Nurse Practitioner (3) and Internal Medicine (1). Of these, 7 practice at this address and 8 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Does Associates In Medicine & Surgery LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?
Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 10D2054352) is associated with this NPI, valid through February 19, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.
What insurance does Associates In Medicine & Surgery LLC accept?
Health plans from Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Associates In Medicine & Surgery LLC 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 Associates In Medicine & Surgery LLC was last updated on January 9, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.
# Southwest Florida Ankle & Footcare Specialists · NPI 1386884385
Foot & Ankle Surgery organization in Fort Myers, Florida. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since March 3, 2009.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1386884385 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** March 3, 2009
- **Primary specialty:** Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery · taxonomy 213ES0103X
- **Legal business name:** Associates In Medicine & Surgery Llc
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** H Charara, CEO
## Practice location
- **Address:** 8851 BOARDROOM CIR, Fort Myers, FL 33919-4888
- **Phone:** (239) 481-7000 · **Fax:** (239) 433-8999
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Medicare revalidation due:** January 31, 2027 (Non-DME Part B, Florida, Clinic/Group Practice) · CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 20 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Podiatry (15), Nurse Practitioner (3), Internal Medicine (1); 7 practice at this address and 8 within 10 miles · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** January 9, 2023
- **Other identifiers:** Other 98678 (FL); Other DR7753 (FL)
- **CLIA laboratory certificates:** 1 on file
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1386884385) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.