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HEALTH FIRST MEDICAL GROUP, LLC
NPI 1972256253
Orthopaedic Surgery in Merritt Island, FL

Active since January 27, 2022CLIA Certified · 2 labs
650 S COURTENAY PKWY STE 100, MERRITT ISLAND, FL 32952(321) 723-7716 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 27, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Health First Medical Group, Llc NPPES

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

HEALTH FIRST MEDICAL GROUP, LLC (NPI 1972256253) is a healthcare organization registered as an orthopaedic surgery in Merritt Island, Florida and active in the NPI registry since January 2022. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates and lists Lora Morse, Vp Professional Fee Services, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972256253
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Legal Business NameHEALTH FIRST MEDICAL GROUP, LLC
Location Address650 S COURTENAY PKWY STE 100Merritt Island, FL 32952-4977
Mailing Address3300 S Fiske Blvd, CboRockledge, FL 32955 · (321) 434-5055
Phone(321) 723-7716
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLora MorseVp Professional Fee Services · (321) 434-6116
Enumeration DateJanuary 27, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 19, 2022
✔ NPI 1972256253 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
650 S COURTENAY PKWY STE 100, Merritt Island, FL 32952
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Other Names 1

Other NameThe Back Center Merritt Island

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0800900FL

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company).Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 2

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Accreditation 10D0276263

Health First Medical Group LLC · Merritt Island, FL
Active · expires Dec 22, 2027
CLIA Number10D0276263
Laboratory TypeAncillary Testing Site In Health Care Center
Certificate Effective DateDecember 23, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateDecember 22, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. Julie Bell
Laboratory Phone(321) 268-4200
Laboratory LocationHealth First Medical Group LLC325 Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, FL 32952
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name
This is a certificate that is issued to a laboratory on the basis of the laboratory's accreditation by an accreditation organization approved by CMS.

Certificate of Waiver 10D1038953

Health First Medical Group LLC · Merritt Island, FL
Active · expires Mar 29, 2027
CLIA Number10D1038953
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMarch 30, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 29, 2027
Laboratory DirectorJulie C. Bell
Laboratory Phone(321) 268-4200
Laboratory LocationHealth First Medical Group LLC325 Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, FL 32952
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

ANCHOR INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
650 S COURTENAY PKWY STE 100
MERRITT ISLAND, FL 32952
Brevard County (321) 420-1555
SHANNON L KAZMAN NP
Nurse Practitioner
650 S COURTENAY PKWY STE 100
MERRITT ISLAND, FL 32952
Brevard County (321) 420-1555
FIRST CHOICE MEDICAL GROUP OF BREVARD LLC
Orthopaedic Surgery
650 S COURTENAY PKWY STE 100
MERRITT ISLAND, FL 32952
Brevard County (321) 725-2225
DAVID E MARTIN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
650 S COURTENAY PKWY STE 100
MERRITT ISLAND, FL 32952
Brevard County (321) 420-1555

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 Health First Medical Group, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Health First Medical Group, LLC is 1972256253. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 27, 2022. The provider is also known as The Back Center Merritt Island.

Where is Health First Medical Group, LLC located?

Health First Medical Group, LLC is located at 650 S Courtenay Pkwy Ste 100, Merritt Island, FL 32952. The listed phone number is (321) 723-7716.

What is Health First Medical Group, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Does Health First Medical Group, LLC hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

What insurance does Health First Medical Group, LLC accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Health First Medical Group, LLC 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 Health First Medical Group, LLC was last updated on January 27, 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.