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GENERAL SURGERY INSTITUTE
NPI 1740954890
Surgery - Vascular Surgery in Fort Myers, FL

Active since August 03, 2021
15730 NEW HAMPSHIRE CT, FORT MYERS, FL 33908(239) 481-0033(321) 966-8322 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 21, 2022, Aug 3, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About General Surgery Institute NPPES

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

GENERAL SURGERY INSTITUTE (NPI 1740954890) is a healthcare organization registered as a vascular surgery in Fort Myers, Florida and active in the NPI registry since August 2021. The organization lists Moutaa Benmaamer, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740954890
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy2086S0129X
Legal Business NameGENERAL SURGERY INSTITUTE
Location Address15730 NEW HAMPSHIRE CTFort Myers, FL 33908-4121
Mailing Address15730 New Hampshire CtFort Myers, FL 33908-4121 · (239) 481-0033 · Fax (321) 966-8322
Phone(239) 481-0033
Fax(321) 966-8322
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMoutaa BenmaamerOwner · (239) 938-5895
Enumeration DateAugust 3, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 21, 2022
✔ NPI 1740954890 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Vascular SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0129X
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.
15730 NEW HAMPSHIRE CT, Fort Myers, FL 33908
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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, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and more.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)

General Surgery Institute is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to General Surgery Institute, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Moutaa Benmaamer, M.D.
Vascular Surgery
NPI 1285612143
15730 NEW HAMPSHIRE CT
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 481-0033
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Bret Cardwell, MD
General Surgery
NPI 1932174661
15730 NEW HAMPSHIRE CT
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 481-0033
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Steve Siegal, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1952644908
15730 NEW HAMPSHIRE CT STE 103
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 481-0033
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Joseph Yurich, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1013156728
15730 NEW HAMPSHIRE CT
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 481-0033
✔ 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 General Surgery Institute's NPI number?

The NPI number for General Surgery Institute is 1740954890. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 3, 2021.

Where is General Surgery Institute located?

General Surgery Institute is located at 15730 New Hampshire Ct, Fort Myers, FL 33908. The listed phone number is (239) 481-0033.

What is General Surgery Institute's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Vascular Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0129X.

Is General Surgery Institute enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. General Surgery Institute is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through General Surgery Institute?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to General Surgery Institute. 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 General Surgery (3) and Vascular Surgery (1). Of these, 4 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does General Surgery Institute accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and Molina Healthcare list General Surgery Institute 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 General Surgery Institute was last updated on January 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.