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SAMARITAN COUNSELING SERVICES OF THE GULF COAST INC
NPI 1619993011
Counselor - Mental Health in Sarasota, FL

Active since July 15, 2006
3224 BEE RIDGE RD, SARASOTA, FL 34239(941) 926-2959(941) 929-0849 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 15, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Samaritan Counseling Services Of The Gulf Coast Inc NPPES

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

SAMARITAN COUNSELING SERVICES OF THE GULF COAST INC (NPI 1619993011) is a healthcare organization registered as a mental health in Sarasota, Florida and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization lists Richard O Howell, Executive Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619993011
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Legal Business NameSAMARITAN COUNSELING SERVICES OF THE GULF COAST INC
Location Address3224 BEE RIDGE RDSarasota, FL 34239-7201
Mailing Address3224 Bee Ridge RdSarasota, FL 34239-7201 · (941) 926-2959 · Fax (941) 929-0849
Phone(941) 926-2959
Fax(941) 929-0849
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRichard O HowellExecutive Director · (941) 926-2959
Enumeration DateJuly 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 15, 2008
✔ NPI 1619993011 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Mental HealthBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YM0800X
3224 BEE RIDGE RD, Sarasota, FL 34239
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedK6660FL · Medicare

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company).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)

Samaritan Counseling Services Of The Gulf Coast Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

14

Medicare enrollment records show 14 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Samaritan Counseling Services Of The Gulf Coast Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 8 practice at this address and 9 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 3

Mental Health Counselor8
Clinical Social Worker4
Clinical Psychologist2

Clinicians, nearest first (14)

Deanna Amato, LMHC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1831912070
3224 BEE RIDGE RD
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 284-8964
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Loary Coates, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSE
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1265996730
3224 BEE RIDGE RD
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 315-5588
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Linda Martin, MS, CFM, LMHC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1952465759
3224 BEE RIDGE RD
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 926-2959
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Maria Richardson
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1679174817
3224 BEE RIDGE RD
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 580-4393
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Connie Valenti
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1679172514
3224 BEE RIDGE RD
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 924-1323
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Sandra Pulos, MA
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1376204164
3224 BEE RIDGE RD
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 926-2959
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Richard Howell, TH.M.
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1811006505
3224 BEE RIDGE RD
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 926-2959
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Dennise Lawry, PSY.D.
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1821009317
3224 BEE RIDGE RD SAMARITAN COUNSELING SERVICES OF THE GULF COAST, INC.
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 926-2959
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jennifer Barnett
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1083486765
9015 TOWN CENTER PKWY UNIT 127
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
(941) 840-4080
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.6 mi
Linda Mertens, LCSW, LMSW,CSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1104912799
1813 CURRY TRL
North Venice, FL 34275
(586) 381-4345
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Elizabeth Ibanez, PH.D.
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1740432756
2883 EXECUTIVE PARK DR SUITE 103 F
Weston, FL 33331
(305) 494-6866
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare156 mi
Diane Brantley, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1366451874
1601 SW ARCHER RD
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 548-6000
✔ PECOS161 mi
Laura Johnston, LISW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1366410102
2500 JOHN GLENN HWY
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 454-9766
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare876 mi
Todd Warren, LPC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1073061149
1170 OLD HENDERSON RD SUITE 100
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 442-7650
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare880 mi

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 Samaritan Counseling Services Of The Gulf Coast Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samaritan Counseling Services Of The Gulf Coast Inc is 1619993011. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 15, 2006.

Where is Samaritan Counseling Services Of The Gulf Coast Inc located?

Samaritan Counseling Services Of The Gulf Coast Inc is located at 3224 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34239. The listed phone number is (941) 926-2959.

What is Samaritan Counseling Services Of The Gulf Coast Inc's specialty?

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

Is Samaritan Counseling Services Of The Gulf Coast Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samaritan Counseling Services Of The Gulf Coast Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Samaritan Counseling Services Of The Gulf Coast Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 14 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Samaritan Counseling Services Of The Gulf Coast 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. The largest specialties are Mental Health Counselor (8), Clinical Social Worker (4) and Clinical Psychologist (2). Of these, 8 practice at this address and 9 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Samaritan Counseling Services Of The Gulf Coast Inc accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Samaritan Counseling Services Of The Gulf Coast 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 Samaritan Counseling Services Of The Gulf Coast Inc was last updated on April 15, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.