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WEST BROWARD RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES, INC
NPI 1407889207
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Tamarac, FL

Active since July 08, 2006CLIA 10D0920955 · Waiver
7431 N UNIVERSITY DR, 300, TAMARAC, FL 33321(954) 724-5560(954) 724-5563 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 9, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About West Broward Rheumatology Associates, Inc NPPES

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

WEST BROWARD RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES, INC (NPI 1407889207) is a healthcare organization registered as a rheumatology in Tamarac, Florida and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 25, 2028 and lists Barbara E Tupper, Office Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407889207
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Legal Business NameWEST BROWARD RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES, INC
Location Address7431 N UNIVERSITY DR, 300Tamarac, FL 33321-2956
Mailing Address7431 N University Dr, 300Tamarac, FL 33321-2956 · (954) 724-5560 · Fax (954) 724-5563
Phone(954) 724-5560
Fax(954) 724-5563
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBarbara E TupperOffice Manager · (954) 724-5560
Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 9, 2011
✔ NPI 1407889207 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
7431 N UNIVERSITY DR, Tamarac, FL 33321
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPIN40902FL

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AvMed.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

West Broward Rheumatology Associates, Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to West Broward Rheumatology Associates, Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Alan Alberts, MD
Rheumatology
NPI 1487643672
7431 N UNIVERSITY DR SUITE 300
Tamarac, FL 33321
(954) 724-5560
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Elias Halpert, MD
Rheumatology
NPI 1770572968
7431 N UNIVERSITY DR SUITE 300
Tamarac, FL 33321
(954) 724-5560
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Steven Kimmel, MD
Rheumatology
NPI 1144219338
7431 N UNIVERSITY DR SUITE 300
Tamarac, FL 33321
(954) 724-5560
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Kevin Stone, MD
Rheumatology
NPI 1730178443
7431 N UNIVERSITY DR SUITE 300
Tamarac, FL 33321
(954) 724-5560
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi

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 10D0920955

West Broward Rheumatology Associates · Tamarac, FL
Active · expires Mar 25, 2028
CLIA Number10D0920955
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMarch 26, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 25, 2028
Laboratory DirectorSteven C. Kimmel
Laboratory Phone(954) 724-5560
Laboratory LocationWest Broward Rheumatology Associates7431 N University Dr #300, Tamarac, FL 33321
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 West Broward Rheumatology Associates, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for West Broward Rheumatology Associates, Inc is 1407889207. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2006.

Where is West Broward Rheumatology Associates, Inc located?

West Broward Rheumatology Associates, Inc is located at 7431 N University Dr 300, Tamarac, FL 33321. The listed phone number is (954) 724-5560.

What is West Broward Rheumatology Associates, Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is West Broward Rheumatology Associates, Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. West Broward Rheumatology Associates, Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through West Broward Rheumatology Associates, Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians, all in Rheumatology, reassign their Medicare billing to West Broward Rheumatology Associates, 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. Of these, 4 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does West Broward Rheumatology Associates, Inc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 10D0920955) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 25, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does West Broward Rheumatology Associates, Inc accept?

Health plans from AvMed list West Broward Rheumatology Associates, 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 West Broward Rheumatology Associates, Inc was last updated on February 9, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.