METROLINA INFECTIOUS DISEASES, P.A.
NPI 1851560478
Specialist in Venice, FL
About Metrolina Infectious Diseases, P.a. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
METROLINA INFECTIOUS DISEASES, P.A. (NPI 1851560478) is a healthcare organization registered as a specialist in Venice, Florida and active in the NPI registry since February 2008. The organization lists Ahmed Omer Farooq, President/physician, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Group Practice 1
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)
Metrolina Infectious Diseases, P.a. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
10Medicare enrollment records show 10 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Metrolina Infectious Diseases, P.A., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 2
Clinicians, nearest first (10)
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 Metrolina Infectious Diseases, P.A.'s NPI number?
The NPI number for Metrolina Infectious Diseases, P.A. is 1851560478. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 28, 2008.
Where is Metrolina Infectious Diseases, P.A. located?
Metrolina Infectious Diseases, P.A. is located at 219 Palermo Pl, Venice, FL 34285. The listed phone number is (941) 244-9524.
What is Metrolina Infectious Diseases, P.A.'s specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.
Is Metrolina Infectious Diseases, P.A. enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Metrolina Infectious Diseases, P.A. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Metrolina Infectious Diseases, P.A.?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 10 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Metrolina Infectious Diseases, P.A.. 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 Nurse Practitioner (9) and Infectious Disease (1). Of these, 4 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
What insurance does Metrolina Infectious Diseases, P.A. accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter of Alabama list Metrolina Infectious Diseases, P.A. 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 Metrolina Infectious Diseases, P.A. was last updated on June 2, 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.
# Metrolina Infectious Diseases, P.a. · NPI 1851560478
Specialist organization in Venice, Florida. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since February 28, 2008.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1851560478 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** February 28, 2008
- **Primary specialty:** Specialist · taxonomy 174400000X
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Ahmed Farooq, PRESIDENT/PHYSICIAN
## Practice location
- **Address:** 219 PALERMO PL, Venice, FL 34285-2821
- **Phone:** (941) 244-9524 · **Fax:** (941) 244-9526
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 10 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Nurse Practitioner (9), Infectious Disease (1); 4 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** June 2, 2022
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1851560478) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.