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Active NPI 1831396902 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael Anthony Cometa , MD

Anesthesiology • Clearwater, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Cometa, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Clearwater, FL. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since graduating from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 2007, Dr. Cometa delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 300 PINELLAS ST.

Dr. Cometa maintains professional affiliations with Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc, Baycare Medical Group, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin, ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access, ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

300 Pinellas St

Clearwater, FL 337563804

Telephone 8138704015
Fax 8136056269
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Clearwater, FL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
19 Yrs -5.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.0 Yrs
State Avg: 27.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
40 Specialists

Practicing in Clearwater, FL (3533 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
91.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cometa (19 Years) 19 Yrs
Clearwater Specialty Average (24.0 Years) 24.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin
33 33 $319.06 $45.90
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access
27 27 $292.00 $14.49
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle
16 16 $539.44 $30.77
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
14 14 $1008.31 $81.76
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch
14 14 $457.07 $43.65

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-03-25
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License FL ME108762

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.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License FL TRN12109

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.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License WA MD60207185

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.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License SC LL30118

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
015289500 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

1600 Sw Archer Rd Rm, Gainesville, FL 326103003

Phone: 3522650535

Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 326103003

Baycare Medical Group, Inc.

300 Pinellas St, Clearwater, FL 337563804

Phone: 7274618231

Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

2000 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 326103003

Phone: 3522658250

Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

2001 Sw 13th St, Gainesville, FL 326081532

Phone: 3522658982

Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

Uf Health Test Site Pop Up 1600 Sw Ar, Gainesville, FL 326103003

Phone: 3523921161

Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

2001 Sw 13th St, Gainesville, FL 326081532

Phone: 3522658990

Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

1600 Sw Archer, Gainesville, FL 326103003

Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 326103003

Secondary Practice Locations

2980 Squalicum Pkwy, Suite 304

Bellingham, WA 982251880

Phone: 3606473377

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

35 Associated Practitioners
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1033565734

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

NPI 1043459886

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1063091031

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Renee Rudnick , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1114970555

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Diana Rudd , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1134322647

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location March 25, 2025

Registered at 300 PINELLAS ST, CLEARWATER, FL 337563804 (Tel: 8138704015)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 25, 2025

Registered at 2995 DREW ST STE 304, CLEARWATER, FL 337593012 (Tel: 7273157496)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 25, 2025

Anesthesiology (License #TRN12109 in FL)

NPI Profile Active September 21, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 21, 2015

Registered at 2980 SQUALICUM PKWY, SUITE 304, BELLINGHAM, WA 982251880 (Tel: 3606473377)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 21, 2015

Registered at 2980 SQUALICUM PKWY, SUITE 304, BELLINGHAM, WA 982251880 (Tel: 3606473377)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 21, 2015

Recorded as MICHAEL COMETA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 21, 2015

Anesthesiology (License #ME108762 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 30, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1831396902
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 30, 2007
Last Update: March 25, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2995 Drew St Ste 304

Clearwater, FL 337593012

Phone: 7273157496

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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