DR. MICHAEL ANTHONY COMETA MD
NPI 1831396902
Anesthesiology in Clearwater, FL

Q: What is Michael Cometa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Cometa is 1831396902. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2007.

Q: What is Michael Cometa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Cometa was last updated on March 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.

Active since June 30, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

78.18/100

CMS Quality Rating

300 PINELLAS ST, CLEARWATER, FL 33756(813) 870-4015(813) 605-6269 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Michael Anthony Cometa Md NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL ANTHONY COMETA MD (NPI 1831396902) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Clearwater, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME108762) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Uf Health Shands Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Bellingham.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831396902

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL ANTHONY COMETACredential: MD

Location Address300 PINELLAS STClearwater, FL 33756-3804

Mailing Address2995 Drew St Ste 304Clearwater, FL 33759-3012 · (727) 315-7496

Phone(813) 870-4015

Fax(813) 605-6269

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSLoma Linda University School Of MedicineGraduated 2007

Enumeration DateJune 30, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 25, 2025

NPPES CertifiedMarch 25, 2025

✔ NPI 1831396902 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME108762✔ Licensed in FL · TRN12109✔ Licensed in WA · MD60207185

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License LL30118 (SC)

300 PINELLAS ST, Clearwater, FL 33756

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12980 Squalicum Pkwy, Suite 304Bellingham, WA 98225-1880 · Phone (360) 647-3377

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid015289500FL

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Michael Anthony Cometa 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 ID4183894595

PECOS Enrollment IDI20150804005558

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Cometa reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Baycare Medical Group, Inc.

5.4 mi

General Practice

2995 DREW ST FL 2
Clearwater, FL 33759

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
2,009 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1043269871 (727) 281-9065

Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

119 mi

Surgery

1600 SW ARCHER RD
Gainesville, FL 32610

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
3,324 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1063463768 (352) 265-7922

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620

This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.

33 services33 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.

27 services27 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

16 services16 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

14 services14 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 64450

This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.

14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Uf Health Shands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Gainesville, FL

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number100113

Location1600 SW Archer RdGainesville, FL 32610 · Alachua County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Morton Plant Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Clearwater, FL

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number100127

Location300 Pinellas StClearwater, FL 33756 · Pinellas County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mease Countryside Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Safety Harbor, FL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number100265

Location3231 Mcmullen Booth RdSafety Harbor, FL 34695 · Pinellas County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

78.18/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

72.54

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

54.74

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 HYMAN DO

Emergency Medicine

300 PINELLAS ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756

Pinellas County (727) 447-7175

JENSEN THOMPSON PA-C

Physician Assistant

300 PINELLAS ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756

Pinellas County (727) 462-7000

MANDEE PETERSON CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

300 PINELLAS ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756

Pinellas County (727) 462-7000

ALEXANDRA ABREU-ESPOSITO PA-C

Physician Assistant

300 PINELLAS ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756

Pinellas County (727) 447-7175

DR. IRMA ALVES M.D.

Internal Medicine

300 PINELLAS ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756

Pinellas County (727) 462-7908

DR. MARK W STANFORD MD

Emergency Medicine

300 PINELLAS ST, MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL
CLEARWATER, FL 33756

Pinellas County (727) 462-7000

HEATHER JO BRINK PHARMD

Pharmacist

300 PINELLAS ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756

Pinellas County (480) 213-5012

KIRAN RABHERU MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

300 PINELLAS ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756

Pinellas County (727) 298-6283

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 Michael Cometa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Cometa is 1831396902. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2007.

Where is Michael Cometa located?

Michael Cometa practices at 300 Pinellas St, Clearwater, FL 33756. The listed phone number is (813) 870-4015.

What is Michael Cometa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Michael Cometa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Cometa 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Michael Cometa's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Cometa reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Baycare Medical Group, Inc. (Clearwater, FL) and Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc (Gainesville, FL). Each 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 Michael Cometa's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Michael Cometa affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Cometa is affiliated with Uf Health Shands Hospital, Morton Plant Hospital and Mease Countryside Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Cometa was last updated on March 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.