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RACHAEL BARAHONA PMHNP
NPI 1831996750
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Hernando, FL

Active since February 27, 2025PECOS Enrolled
2440 N ESSEX AVE, HERNANDO, FL 34442(352) 558-8054 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 8, 2026, Feb 27, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Rachael Barahona Pmhnp NPPES

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

RACHAEL BARAHONA PMHNP (NPI 1831996750) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Hernando, Florida, licensed in Florida (APRN11037954) and active in the NPI registry since February 2025. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Brooksville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831996750
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameRACHAEL BARAHONACredential: PMHNP
Location Address2440 N ESSEX AVEHernando, FL 34442-5320
Mailing Address11371 Cortez Blvd Ste 210Brooksville, FL 34613-5410 · (352) 616-7600 · Fax (352) 616-7601
Phone(352) 558-8054
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 27, 2025
Last NPPES UpdateMay 8, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1831996750 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in FL · APRN11037954
2440 N ESSEX AVE, Hernando, FL 34442
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 111371 Cortez Blvd Ste 210Brooksville, FL 34613-5410 · Phone (352) 616-7600 · Fax (352) 616-7601

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Rachael Barahona Pmhnp is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

2

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

Strive Mental Health LLC
Same address
Psychiatric/Mental Health
2440 N ESSEX AVE
Citrus Hills, FL 34442
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639803760 (352) 558-8054
Dna Comprehensive Therapy Services, LLC
162 mi
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
4310 METRO PKWY STE 205
Fort Myers, FL 33916
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 618 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316363757 (239) 223-2751

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 34442 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DAWN MARIE RIVERA MS
Counselor (Mental Health)
2440 N ESSEX AVE
CITRUS HILLS, FL 34442
Citrus County (352) 558-8054
MRS. JESSICA ANNE CAMPBELL RIMHC
Counselor (Mental Health)
2440 N ESSEX AVE
CITRUS HILLS, FL 34442
Citrus County (352) 558-8054
KORISSA KASPER ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
2440 N ESSEX AVE
CITRUS HILLS, FL 34442
Citrus County (352) 558-8054
KAYLA HOFFMAN
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
2440 N ESSEX AVE
CITRUS HILLS, FL 34442
Citrus County (352) 558-8054
STRIVE MENTAL HEALTH LLC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
2440 N ESSEX AVE
CITRUS HILLS, FL 34442
Citrus County (352) 558-8054
MS. LEAH JOY LI
Counselor (Mental Health)
2440 N ESSEX AVE
CITRUS HILLS, FL 34442
Citrus County (352) 558-8054
MELISSA HOPE ACHAM APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
2440 N ESSEX AVE
HERNANDO, FL 34442
Citrus County (352) 218-8485
PERI THOMAS PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
2440 N ESSEX AVE
HERNANDO, FL 34442
Citrus County (352) 558-8054

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 Rachael Barahona's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rachael Barahona is 1831996750. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 27, 2025.

Where is Rachael Barahona located?

Rachael Barahona practices at 2440 N Essex Ave, Hernando, FL 34442. The listed phone number is (352) 558-8054.

What is Rachael Barahona's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Rachael Barahona enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rachael Barahona is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Rachael Barahona's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rachael Barahona reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Strive Mental Health LLC (Citrus Hills, FL) and Dna Comprehensive Therapy Services, LLC (Fort Myers, 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 Rachael Barahona's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rachael Barahona accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc. and Cigna Healthcare and 2 other insurers list Rachael Barahona 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 Rachael Barahona was last updated on May 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.