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FAMILY MEDICAL SPECIALISTS OF FLORIDA PLC
NPI 1427228998
Family Medicine in Plant City, FL

Active since March 11, 2008CLIA 10D1083898 · Waiver
1703 THONOTOSASSA RD, SUITE A, PLANT CITY, FL 33563(813) 567-5679(813) 567-5686 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 12, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 12, 2023, May 21, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Family Medical Specialists Of Florida Plc NPPES

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

FAMILY MEDICAL SPECIALISTS OF FLORIDA PLC (NPI 1427228998) is a healthcare organization registered as a family medicine in Plant City, Florida and active in the NPI registry since March 2008. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through May 12, 2028 and lists Michael Paul Gimness, Medical Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427228998
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Legal Business NameFAMILY MEDICAL SPECIALISTS OF FLORIDA PLC
Location Address1703 THONOTOSASSA RD, SUITE APlant City, FL 33563-4202
Mailing Address1703 Thonotosassa Rd, Suite APlant City, FL 33563-4202 · (813) 567-5679 · Fax (813) 567-5686
Phone(813) 567-5679
Fax(813) 567-5686
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMichael Paul GimnessMedical Director · (813) 567-5679
Enumeration DateMarch 11, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMay 12, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 12, 2023
✔ NPI 1427228998 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME93084
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
1703 THONOTOSASSA RD, Plant City, FL 33563
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid274338800FL

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 Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and more.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)

Family Medical Specialists Of Florida Plc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Family Medical Specialists Of Florida Plc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Poliana Desarden
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1114695418
1703 THONOTOSASSA RD
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-5679
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Michael Paul Gimness, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1518958222
1703 THONOTOSASSA RD STE A FAMILY MEDICAL SPECIALISTS OF FLORIDA, PLC
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-5679
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Katherine Newman, MSN, A-GNP, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1558803841
1703 THONOTOSASSA RD STE A
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-5679
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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 10D1083898

Family Medical Specialist Of Florida Plc · Plant City, FL
Active · expires May 12, 2028
CLIA Number10D1083898
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMay 13, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMay 12, 2028
Laboratory DirectorMichael Paul Gimness
Laboratory Phone(813) 567-5679
Laboratory LocationFamily Medical Specialist Of Florida Plc1703A Thonotosassa Rd, Plant City, FL 33563
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: 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 Family Medical Specialists Of Florida Plc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Family Medical Specialists Of Florida Plc is 1427228998. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 11, 2008.

Where is Family Medical Specialists Of Florida Plc located?

Family Medical Specialists Of Florida Plc is located at 1703 Thonotosassa Rd Suite A, Plant City, FL 33563. The listed phone number is (813) 567-5679.

What is Family Medical Specialists Of Florida Plc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Family Medical Specialists Of Florida Plc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Family Medical Specialists Of Florida Plc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Family Medical Specialists Of Florida Plc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Family Medical Specialists Of Florida Plc, in Family Practice and Nurse Practitioner. 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, 3 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Family Medical Specialists Of Florida Plc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 10D1083898) is associated with this NPI, valid through May 12, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Family Medical Specialists Of Florida Plc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and 30 other insurers list Family Medical Specialists Of Florida Plc 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 Family Medical Specialists Of Florida Plc was last updated on May 12, 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.