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MR. DAVID BRUCE OPTEKAR L.C.S.W.
NPI 1437693405
Counselor - Mental Health in Plantation, FL

Active since December 11, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
480 SW 55TH TER, PLANTATION, FL 33317(954) 682-9791(954) 765-5085 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 11, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Mr. David Bruce Optekar L.c.s.w. NPPES

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

MR. DAVID BRUCE OPTEKAR L.C.S.W. (NPI 1437693405) is an individual mental health provider in Plantation, Florida, licensed in Florida (SW5223) and active in the NPI registry since December 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437693405
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Provider Legal NameMR. DAVID BRUCE OPTEKARCredential: L.C.S.W.
Location Address480 SW 55TH TERPlantation, FL 33317-3539
Mailing Address480 Sw 55th TerPlantation, FL 33317-3539 · (954) 682-9791 · Fax (954) 765-5085
Phone(954) 682-9791
Fax(954) 765-5085
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateDecember 11, 2016
✔ NPI 1437693405 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Mental HealthBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YM0800X
License✔ Licensed in FL · SW5223
480 SW 55TH TER, Plantation, FL 33317
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida, UnitedHealthcare.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. David Bruce Optekar L.c.s.w. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID446520837
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170718000815
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 David Optekar reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

A & B Counseling Services LLC
4.8 mi
Adult Mental Health
3356 LAUREL OAK ST
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 119 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508327628 (305) 608-9534

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Psychotherapy, 1 hour 90837
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.
566 services37 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
19 services19 patients

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 David Optekar's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Optekar is 1437693405. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 11, 2016.

Where is David Optekar located?

David Optekar practices at 480 SW 55th Ter, Plantation, FL 33317. The listed phone number is (954) 682-9791.

What is David Optekar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.

Is David Optekar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Optekar is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for David Optekar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), David Optekar reassigns Medicare benefits to A & B Counseling Services LLC (Fort Lauderdale, 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 David Optekar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does David Optekar accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and UnitedHealthcare list David Optekar 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 David Optekar was last updated on December 11, 2016. 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.