MERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, INC.
NPI 1780184994
Community/Behavioral Health in Chiefland, FL

Active since February 14, 2018
103 NE 1ST ST, CHIEFLAND, FL 32626(800) 330-5615(352) 244-0280 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 21, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 21, 2019, Feb 14, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. NPPES

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

MERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, INC. (NPI 1780184994) is a healthcare organization registered as a community/behavioral health in Chiefland, Florida and active in the NPI registry since February 2018. The organization lists Lauren Cohn, Svp / Chief Performance Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780184994
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251S00000X
Legal Business NameMERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, INC.
Location Address103 NE 1ST STChiefland, FL 32626-0920
Mailing Address1565 Sw Williston RdGainesville, FL 32608-4044 · (352) 374-5600 · Fax (352) 244-0280
Fax(352) 244-0280
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialLauren CohnSvp / Chief Performance Officer · (352) 374-5600
Enumeration DateFebruary 14, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 21, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1780184994 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyCommunity/Behavioral HealthAgencies
Taxonomy Code251S00000X
Definition
A private or public agency usually under local government jurisdiction, responsible for assuring the delivery of community based mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and/or behavioral health services to individuals with those disabilities. Services may range from companion care, respite, transportation, community integration, crisis intervention and stabilization, supported employment, day support, prevocational services, residential support, therapeutic and supportive consultation, environmental modifications, intensive in-home therapy and day treatment, in addition to traditional mental health and behavioral treatment.
Also ListedCase ManagementTaxonomy 251B00000X
103 NE 1ST ST, Chiefland, FL 32626

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)

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

102

Medicare enrollment records show 102 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 8

Mental Health Counselor36
Clinical Social Worker30
Nurse Practitioner21
Psychiatry5
Addiction Medicine4
Clinical Psychologist2
Family Practice2
Marriage and Family Therapist2

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 102
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1649208026
103 NE 1ST ST
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1649789645
410 N MAIN ST STE 1-2
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-7274
✔ PECOS0.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1477100410
103 SE 3RD ST
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 353-8861
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.6 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1235440074
728 NE 7TH ST
Trenton, FL 32693
(385) 487-0064
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1003483348
728 NE 7TH ST
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS10 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1841840832
41 NE 238TH STREET
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 471-0069
✔ PECOS18 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1376698811
1830 N MAIN ST
Bell, FL 32619
(352) 463-1100
✔ PECOS20 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1518855899
23949 NW 2ND LN
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 204-3398
✔ PECOS20 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1326252826
3889 NW 67TH TER
Bell, FL 32619
(904) 769-1506
✔ PECOS22 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1447200837
4200 NW 90TH BLVD
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 378-2121
✔ PECOS29 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1912046640
200 SW 62ND BLVD
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 376-8211
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare29 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1689996605
4001 W NEWBERRY RD BUILDING C, SUITE IV
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 380-0209
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare31 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1790226645
1565 SW WILLISTON RD
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare32 mi
Addiction Medicine
NPI 1164495057
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS32 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1851888358
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare32 mi
Addiction Medicine
NPI 1740483932
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare32 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1487686432
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare32 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1285676122
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare32 mi
Marriage and Family Therapist
NPI 1346380862
4300 SW 13TH ST
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 374-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare32 mi
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1083183115
1600 SW ARCHER RD
Gainesville, FL 32610
(352) 627-9350
✔ PECOS33 mi
See all 102 clinicians

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 Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is 1780184994. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 14, 2018.

Where is Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. located?

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is located at 103 NE 1st St, Chiefland, FL 32626. The listed phone number is (800) 330-5615.

What is Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Community/Behavioral Health with taxonomy code 251S00000X.

Is Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 102 clinicians in 8 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.. 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 Mental Health Counselor (36), Clinical Social Worker (30) and Nurse Practitioner (21). Of these, 1 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Alabama list Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. 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 Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. was last updated on October 21, 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.