ANIMO SANO PSYCHIATRY PLLC
NPI 1568043537
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Durham, NC

Q: What is Animo Sano Psychiatry PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Animo Sano Psychiatry PLLC is 1568043537. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2021.

Q: What is Animo Sano Psychiatry PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Active since April 20, 2021

5501 FORTUNES RIDGE DR STE P, DURHAM, NC 27713(919) 391-7202(919) 391-7203 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 17, 2025, Jun 2, 2021, May 25, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Animo Sano Psychiatry Pllc NPPES

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

ANIMO SANO PSYCHIATRY PLLC (NPI 1568043537) is a healthcare organization registered as a psychiatry in Durham, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. The organization maintains 7 additional practice locations and lists Mina Boazak, Founder And Medical Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568043537

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X

Legal Business NameANIMO SANO PSYCHIATRY PLLC

Location Address5501 FORTUNES RIDGE DR STE PDurham, NC 27713-6102

Mailing Address5501 Fortunes Ridge Dr Ste PDurham, NC 27713-6102 · (919) 391-7202 · Fax (919) 391-7203

Phone(919) 391-7202

Fax(919) 391-7203

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialMina BoazakFounder And Medical Director · (919) 391-7202

Enumeration DateApril 20, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 17, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 17, 2025

✔ NPI 1568043537 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084P0800X

Definition

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Also ListedClinic/Center · Adult Mental HealthTaxonomy 261QM0850X

Also ListedClinic/Center · Adolescent and Children Mental HealthTaxonomy 261QM0855X

5501 FORTUNES RIDGE DR STE P, Durham, NC 27713

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Secondary Practice Locations 7

Location 11601 5th Ave Ste 900Seattle, WA 98101-3621 · Phone (919) 391-7202 · Fax (919) 391-7203

Location 2555 SE Mlk Jr Blvd Unit 105Portland, OR 97214-2595 · Phone (919) 391-7202 · Fax (919) 391-7203

Location 3100 S 4th St Ste 550Saint Louis, MO 63102-1800 · Phone (919) 391-7202 · Fax (919) 391-7203

Location 4201 Robert S Kerr Ave Ste 700Oklahoma City, OK 73102-4203 · Phone (919) 391-7202 · Fax (919) 391-7203

Location 564 E Broadway Rd Ste 200Tempe, AZ 85282-1377 · Phone (919) 391-7202 · Fax (919) 391-7203

Location 6510 Clinton Sq Ofc 509Rochester, NY 14604-1700 · Phone (919) 391-7202 · Fax (919) 391-7203

Location 71202 NE McClain Rd Bldg 7Bentonville, AR 72712-3875 · Phone (919) 391-7202 · Fax (919) 391-7203

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Cigna Healthcare, Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc 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)

Animo Sano Psychiatry Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 35 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Animo Sano Psychiatry PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 13 practice at this address and 15 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 4

Psychiatry18

Mental Health Counselor7

Clinical Social Worker6

Nurse Practitioner4

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 35

Amar Arafat, DO

Psychiatry

NPI 1417570714

5501 FORTUNES RIDGE DR STE P
Durham, NC 27713

(919) 391-7202

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Shannon Belcher, PMHNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1174206767

ANIMO SANO PSYCHIATRY 5501 FORTUNES RIDGE DR. SUITE : P
Durham, NC 27713

(919) 391-7202

✔ PECOSSame address

Mina Boazak, M.D.

Psychiatry

NPI 1104209329

5501 FORTUNES RIDGE DR STE P
Durham, NC 27713

(919) 391-7202

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Jordan Espersen, PMHNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1023685716

5501 FORTUNES RIDGE DR STE P
Durham, NC 27713

(919) 391-7202

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Saphire Hanna

Mental Health Counselor

NPI 1487323630

5501 FORTUNES RIDGE DR STE P
Durham, NC 27713

(919) 391-7202

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Kassi Hooper, PMHNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1598319030

5501 FORTUNES RIDGE DR STE P
Durham, NC 27713

(919) 391-7202

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Brenda Mullis, LCSW

Clinical Social Worker

NPI 1700468287

5501 FORTUNES RIDGE DR STE P
Durham, NC 27713

(919) 391-7202

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Jessica Prescott, LCMHC

Mental Health Counselor

NPI 1275821662

5501 FORTUNES RIDGE DR STE P
Durham, NC 27713

(919) 391-7202

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Corina Relyea, MSW, LCSW

Clinical Social Worker

NPI 1356922785

5501 FORTUNES RIDGE DR STE P
Durham, NC 27713

(919) 391-7202

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Samuel Stinson, MD

Psychiatry

NPI 1285297937

5501 FORTUNES RIDGE DR STE P
Durham, NC 27713

(919) 391-7202

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Michelle White, LCMHC

Mental Health Counselor

NPI 1881477743

5501 FORTUNES RIDGE DR STE P
Durham, NC 27713

(919) 391-7202

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Caleb Whitenack, M.D.

Psychiatry

NPI 1770872160

5501 FORTUNES RIDGE DR STE P
Durham, NC 27713

(919) 391-7202

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Meghann Wilkens, LCSW

Clinical Social Worker

NPI 1821725532

5501 FORTUNES RIDGE DR STE P
Durham, NC 27713

(919) 391-7202

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Pamela Reid, MD

Psychiatry

NPI 1225081060

180 PROVIDENCE ROAD SUITE 9
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

(984) 202-6686

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.8 mi

Sindhura Kunaparaju

Psychiatry

NPI 1336678796

9003 WESTON PKWY
Cary, NC 27513

(919) 677-1400

✔ PECOS9.9 mi

Charlotte Sime, LPCA

Mental Health Counselor

NPI 1962870261

5841 US 421 S
Lillington, NC 27546

(910) 893-5727

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare35 mi

Vijay Swahari, M.D.

Psychiatry

NPI 1184087637

2261 NASH ST NW
Wilson, NC 27896

(252) 237-8403

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare57 mi

Kelly Pruitt, LCMHC

Mental Health Counselor

NPI 1962172916

1255 CREEKSHIRE WAY STE 270
Winston Salem, NC 27103

(336) 283-4757

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare79 mi

Jeremy Landvater, M.D, M.B.A.

Psychiatry

NPI 1285090381

905 JOHNS HOPKINS DR
Greenville, NC 27834

(252) 744-1406

✔ PECOS88 mi

Karen Melendez, M.D.

Psychiatry

NPI 1184675977

1703 DAVIE AVE
Statesville, NC 28677

(704) 819-9191

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare109 mi

See all 35 clinicians

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

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 Animo Sano Psychiatry PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Animo Sano Psychiatry PLLC is 1568043537. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2021.

Where is Animo Sano Psychiatry PLLC located?

Animo Sano Psychiatry PLLC is located at 5501 Fortunes Ridge Dr Ste P, Durham, NC 27713. The listed phone number is (919) 391-7202.

What is Animo Sano Psychiatry PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Animo Sano Psychiatry PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Animo Sano Psychiatry PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Animo Sano Psychiatry PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 35 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Animo Sano Psychiatry PLLC. 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 Psychiatry (18), Mental Health Counselor (7) and Clinical Social Worker (6). Of these, 13 practice at this address and 15 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Animo Sano Psychiatry PLLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc, Cigna Healthcare and Medica list Animo Sano Psychiatry PLLC 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 Animo Sano Psychiatry PLLC was last updated on December 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.