DR. ELIZABETH M EFTHIMIOU MD
NPI 1689623704
Hospitalist in Fort Myers, FL

Q: What is Elizabeth Efthimiou's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elizabeth Efthimiou is 1689623704. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 8, 2006.

Q: What is Elizabeth Efthimiou's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Active since May 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2780 CLEVELAND AVE, FORT MYERS, FL 33901(239) 343-2686(239) 343-3144 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 24, 2025, Mar 25, 2021, Sep 1, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Dr. Elizabeth M Efthimiou Md NPPES

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

DR. ELIZABETH M EFTHIMIOU MD (NPI 1689623704) is an individual hospitalist provider in Fort Myers, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME133290) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Fort Myers.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689623704

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. ELIZABETH M EFTHIMIOUCredential: MD

Location Address2780 CLEVELAND AVEFort Myers, FL 33901-5858

Mailing AddressPo Box 2147Fort Myers, FL 33902-2147 · (239) 343-2686 · Fax (239) 343-3144

Phone(239) 343-2686

Fax(239) 343-3144

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of MedicineGraduated 1997

Enumeration DateMay 8, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 18, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 18, 2025

✔ NPI 1689623704 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME133290

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationTaxonomy 208100000X · License 216577 (NY)

2780 CLEVELAND AVE, Fort Myers, FL 33901

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16150 Medical Park LoopFort Myers, FL 33912-4537 · Phone (239) 722-3600 · Fax (239) 772-3995

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid105092600FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Elizabeth M Efthimiou Md 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 ID8628964913

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190613000796

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.

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

1,397 services260 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

218 services211 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

193 services188 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

180 services97 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Lee Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Myers, FL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number100012

Location2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers, FL 33901 · Lee County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Myers, FL

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number100220

Location13681 Doctors WayFort Myers, FL 33912 · Lee County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33901 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

$135.56 typical visit price

range $58.56 – $179.05

Typical copayment $33.89 (range $14.64 – $44.76)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$103.21 typical visit price

range $18.44 – $144.68

Typical copayment $25.80 (range $4.61 – $36.17)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height E0143

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier21 claims21 services$44.31 avg. paid by Medicare

Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms E0163

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$47.16 avg. paid by Medicare

Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with detachable arms E0165

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers25 claims25 services$8.39 avg. paid by Medicare

Standard wheelchair K0001

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

1 supplier128 claims128 services$16.81 avg. paid by Medicare

Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N

1 supplier54 claims54 services$7.18 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

BRYAN J NEWCOMB PA

Physician Assistant

2780 CLEVELAND AVE, #702
FORT MYERS, FL 33901

Lee County (239) 343-3474

LESLIE T POWELL P.A.

Physician Assistant

2780 CLEVELAND AVE
FORT MYERS, FL 33901

Lee County (239) 343-3727

ARTHUR WILLIAM MORROW D.O.

Family Medicine

2780 CLEVELAND AVE, STE 709
FORT MYERS, FL 33901

Lee County (000) 000-0000

ANDREW MIKULASCHEK MD

Surgery (Trauma Surgery)

2780 CLEVELAND AVE, SUITE 702
FORT MYERS, FL 33901

Lee County (239) 332-6474

LEE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM

Emergency Medicine

2780 CLEVELAND AVE, SUITE 705
FORT MYERS, FL 33901

Lee County (239) 334-5244

FORREST ARTHUR MD

Surgery

2780 CLEVELAND AVE, SUITE 702
FT MYERS, FL 33901

Lee County (239) 332-6474

DR. ROSE ANN ILLES PH.D.

Psychologist

2780 CLEVELAND AVE, SUITE 709
FORT MYERS, FL 33901

Lee County (239) 343-3831

KERSTIN MAREIKE LADAGE OTR

Occupational Therapist

2780 CLEVELAND AVE
FORT MYERS, FL 33901

Lee County (252) 364-0850

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 Elizabeth Efthimiou's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elizabeth Efthimiou is 1689623704. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 8, 2006.

Where is Elizabeth Efthimiou located?

Elizabeth Efthimiou practices at 2780 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901. The listed phone number is (239) 343-2686.

What is Elizabeth Efthimiou's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Elizabeth Efthimiou enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elizabeth Efthimiou 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.

What insurance does Elizabeth Efthimiou accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, AvMed and Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and 2 other insurers list Elizabeth Efthimiou 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 Elizabeth Efthimiou affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Elizabeth Efthimiou is affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital and Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Elizabeth Efthimiou was last updated on July 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.