MS. SONYA J. BUFE LMHC CAP
NPI 1659545119
Counselor - Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) in Tampa, FL
About Ms. Sonya J. Bufe Lmhc Cap NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
MS. SONYA J. BUFE LMHC CAP (NPI 1659545119) is an individual addiction (substance use disorder) provider in Tampa, Florida, licensed in Florida (MH9358) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2002).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 2
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
Ms. Sonya J. Bufe Lmhc Cap 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Sonya Bufe reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Tampa, FL 33607
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
- 188 clinicians in this Medicare group
Tampa, FL 33607
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
- 224 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.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 Sonya Bufe's NPI number?
The NPI number for Sonya Bufe is 1659545119. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 16, 2008.
Where is Sonya Bufe located?
Sonya Bufe practices at 305 S Hyde Park Ave, Tampa, FL 33606. The listed phone number is (813) 251-8437.
What is Sonya Bufe's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Addiction (Substance Use Disorder), with taxonomy code 101YA0400X.
Is Sonya Bufe enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Sonya Bufe 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 Sonya Bufe's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sonya Bufe reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Behavioral Health Management Services, Inc (Tampa, FL) and Baycare Behavioral Health, Inc (Tampa, 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 Sonya Bufe's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Sonya Bufe accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc. and Cigna Healthcare list Sonya Bufe 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 Sonya Bufe was last updated on February 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.
# Ms. Sonya J. Bufe, LMHC CAP · NPI 1659545119
Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) provider in Tampa, Florida. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since April 16, 2008.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1659545119 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** April 16, 2008
- **Primary specialty:** Counselor - Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) · taxonomy 101YA0400X
- **State license:** MH9358 (Florida)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 305 S HYDE PARK AVE, Tampa, FL 33606-2233
- **Phone:** (813) 251-8437 · **Fax:** (813) 259-1415
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Behavioral Health Management Services, Inc (NPI 1659326130, Tampa, FL); Baycare Behavioral Health, Inc (NPI 1740996511, Tampa, FL) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2002
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** February 27, 2026
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 7690282 00 (FL); Other MH9358 (FL)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1659545119) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.