DR. JOHN COMBS M.D.
NPI 1518498682
Emergency Medicine in Gainesville, FL

Active since March 21, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1600 SW ARCHER RD, GAINESVILLE, FL 32610(352) 265-5911(352) 265-5606 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 14, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 14, 2024, May 20, 2021, Mar 21, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. John Combs M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOHN COMBS M.D. (NPI 1518498682) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Gainesville, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME141585) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Uf Health Shands Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518498682
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN COMBSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1600 SW ARCHER RDGainesville, FL 32610-1005
Mailing AddressPo Box 100186Gainesville, FL 32610-0186 · (352) 265-5911 · Fax (352) 265-5606
Fax(352) 265-5606
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 14, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 14, 2024
✔ NPI 1518498682 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME141585
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1600 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville, FL 32610

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11611 NW 12th AveMiami, FL 33136-1005 · Phone (305) 585-4310 · Fax (305) 355-1123
Location 22100 NW 35th Avenue RdOcala, FL 34475-4630 · Phone (352) 280-7400 · Fax (352) 820-7401

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. John Combs M.d. 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 ID446677256
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210524001400
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 John Combs reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Surgery
1600 SW ARCHER RD
Gainesville, FL 32610
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 3,324 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
200 AVENUE F NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 1,065 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
20900 BISCAYNE BLVD
Aventura, FL 33180
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 1,912 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
84 services84 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
38 services38 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
25 services25 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
13 services12 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Uf Health Shands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Gainesville, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100113
Location1600 SW Archer RdGainesville, FL 32610 · Alachua County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32610 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 20

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

Pediatrics
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Surgery
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Dentist (Prosthodontics)
1600 SW ARCHER RD, D4-4
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Ophthalmology
1600 SW ARCHER RD, BOX 100284
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610

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 John Combs's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Combs is 1518498682. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2017.

Where is John Combs located?

John Combs practices at 1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610. The listed phone number is (352) 265-5911.

What is John Combs's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is John Combs enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Combs 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 organizations bill Medicare for John Combs's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Combs reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc (Gainesville, FL), Paragon Emergency Services LLC (Winter Haven, FL) and Emergency Medicine Services Of Fl, LLC (Aventura, FL). 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 John Combs's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Combs accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list John Combs 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.

Is John Combs affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Combs is affiliated with Uf Health Shands Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Combs was last updated on August 14, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.