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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
NPI 1982673737
Public Health or Welfare in Bradenton, FL

Active since March 15, 2006
410 6TH AVE E, BRADENTON, FL 34208(941) 748-0747(941) 741-3722 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 22, 2026, Apr 13, 2026 (2 updates tracked since 2026).

About Florida Department Of Health NPPES

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

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (NPI 1982673737), doing business as Manatee County Health Department, is a healthcare organization registered as a public health or welfare in Bradenton, Florida and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. The organization lists Jennifer L Bencie, Chd Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982673737
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251K00000X
Legal Business NameFLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Location Address410 6TH AVE EBradenton, FL 34208-1928
Mailing Address410 6th Ave EBradenton, FL 34208-1928 · (941) 748-0747 · Fax (941) 741-3722
Phone(941) 748-0747
Fax(941) 741-3722
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialJennifer L BencieChd Administrator · (941) 708-5654
Enumeration DateMarch 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 22, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1982673737 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPublic Health or WelfareAgencies
Taxonomy Code251K00000X
410 6TH AVE E, Bradenton, FL 34208
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsManatee County Health Department

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid027951000FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and more.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)

Florida Department Of Health is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

5

Medicare enrollment records show 5 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Florida Department Of Health, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (5)

Raul Solar, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1417559493
410 6TH AVE E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 748-0747
✔ PECOSSame address
Padmanabha Raju Mungara, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1356463939
647 1ST AVE N
St Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 582-7712
✔ PECOS20 mi
Ulyee Choe, D.O.
Infectious Disease
NPI 1528252624
205 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ST N
St Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 824-6921
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare20 mi
Alicia Gilbert, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1609119205
205 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ST N
St Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 824-6900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare20 mi
Melissa Leming, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1134387327
55 LAKE AVE N DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Worcester, MA 01655
(508) 421-1400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,187 mi

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 Florida Department Of Health's NPI number?

The NPI number for Florida Department Of Health is 1982673737. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 15, 2006. The provider is doing business as Manatee County Health Department.

Where is Florida Department Of Health located?

Florida Department Of Health is located at 410 6th Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208. The listed phone number is (941) 748-0747.

What is Florida Department Of Health's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Public Health or Welfare with taxonomy code 251K00000X.

Is Florida Department Of Health enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Florida Department Of Health is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Florida Department Of Health?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 5 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Florida Department Of Health, in Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, Infectious Disease and Nurse Practitioner. 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. Of these, 1 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Florida Department Of Health accept?

Health plans from Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Florida Department Of Health 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 Florida Department Of Health was last updated on April 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.