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BAY AREA NEPHROLOGY, PL
NPI 1710169248
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Clearwater, FL

Active since November 27, 2007
1305 S FORT HARRISON AVE, BUILDING H, CLEARWATER, FL 33756(727) 441-0104(727) 441-8272 Get Directions Write a Review

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

About Bay Area Nephrology, Pl NPPES

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

BAY AREA NEPHROLOGY, PL (NPI 1710169248) is a healthcare organization registered as a nephrology in Clearwater, Florida and active in the NPI registry since November 2007. The organization lists Gerald Thomas Needham, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710169248
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Legal Business NameBAY AREA NEPHROLOGY, PL
Location Address1305 S FORT HARRISON AVE, BUILDING HClearwater, FL 33756-3301
Mailing Address1305 S Fort Harrison Ave, Building HClearwater, FL 33756-3301 · (727) 441-0104 · Fax (727) 441-8272
Phone(727) 441-0104
Fax(727) 441-8272
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialGerald Thomas NeedhamOwner · (727) 441-0104
Enumeration DateNovember 27, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 25, 2008
✔ NPI 1710169248 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in FL · OS7262
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
1305 S FORT HARRISON AVE, Clearwater, FL 33756
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama.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)

Bay Area Nephrology, Pl is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Bay Area Nephrology, Pl, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Gerald Needham, D.O.
Nephrology
NPI 1962427195
1305 S FORT HARRISON AVE BUILDING H
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 441-0104
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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 Bay Area Nephrology, Pl's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bay Area Nephrology, Pl is 1710169248. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 27, 2007.

Where is Bay Area Nephrology, Pl located?

Bay Area Nephrology, Pl is located at 1305 S Fort Harrison Ave Building H, Clearwater, FL 33756. The listed phone number is (727) 441-0104.

What is Bay Area Nephrology, Pl's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Bay Area Nephrology, Pl enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bay Area Nephrology, Pl is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Bay Area Nephrology, Pl?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Nephrology) reassigns their Medicare billing to Bay Area Nephrology, 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Bay Area Nephrology, Pl accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter of Alabama list Bay Area Nephrology, 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 Bay Area Nephrology, Pl was last updated on January 25, 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.