HIGHLANDS ADVANCED RHEUMATOLOGY AND ARTHRITIS CENTER PL
NPI 1700017118
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Avon Park, FL
About Highlands Advanced Rheumatology And Arthritis Center Pl NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
HIGHLANDS ADVANCED RHEUMATOLOGY AND ARTHRITIS CENTER PL (NPI 1700017118) is a healthcare organization registered as a rheumatology in Avon Park, Florida and active in the NPI registry since August 2009. The organization lists Alexander Torres, Owner, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 1
Group Practice 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Highlands Advanced Rheumatology And Arthritis Center Pl is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
7Medicare enrollment records show 7 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Highlands Advanced Rheumatology And Arthritis Center Pl, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.
Clinicians, nearest first (7)
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 Highlands Advanced Rheumatology And Arthritis Center Pl's NPI number?
The NPI number for Highlands Advanced Rheumatology And Arthritis Center Pl is 1700017118. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 3, 2009.
Where is Highlands Advanced Rheumatology And Arthritis Center Pl located?
Highlands Advanced Rheumatology And Arthritis Center Pl is located at 596 Us 27 N, Avon Park, FL 33825. The listed phone number is (863) 314-8555.
What is Highlands Advanced Rheumatology And Arthritis Center Pl's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.
Is Highlands Advanced Rheumatology And Arthritis Center Pl enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Highlands Advanced Rheumatology And Arthritis Center Pl is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Highlands Advanced Rheumatology And Arthritis Center Pl?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 7 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Highlands Advanced Rheumatology And Arthritis Center Pl. 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 Nurse Practitioner (5), Pain Management (1) and Rheumatology (1). Of these, 3 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
What insurance does Highlands Advanced Rheumatology And Arthritis Center Pl accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Wellpoint list Highlands Advanced Rheumatology And Arthritis Center Pl 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 Highlands Advanced Rheumatology And Arthritis Center Pl was last updated on April 3, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.
# Highlands Advanced Rheumatology And Arthritis Center Pl · NPI 1700017118
Rheumatology organization in Avon Park, Florida. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since August 3, 2009.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1700017118 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** August 3, 2009
- **Primary specialty:** Internal Medicine - Rheumatology · taxonomy 207RR0500X
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Alexander Torres, OWNER
## Practice location
- **Address:** 596 US 27 N, Avon Park, FL 33825
- **Phone:** (863) 314-8555 · **Fax:** (863) 314-8505
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 7 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Nurse Practitioner (5), Pain Management (1), Rheumatology (1); 3 practice within 10 miles · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** April 3, 2019
- **Other identifiers:** Other ME105214 (FL)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1700017118) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.