Active NPI 1053398446 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Drew Claudel , MD

Dermatology • Estero, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Claudel, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Estero, FL. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1994, Dr. Claudel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 19527 HIGHLAND OAKS DRIVE.

Dr. Claudel is affiliated with Skin Solutions Dermatology And Skin Cancer Surgery, P.C. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks, complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm, removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

19527 Highland Oaks Drive
Suite 201

Estero, FL 339289582

Telephone 8135148985

Fax 8135148983

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Academic Alliance In Dermatology, Inc Facility NPI 1235709528

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Estero, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

32 Yrs +13.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.8 Yrs

State Avg: 23.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

6 Specialists

Practicing in Estero, FL (1273 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

16.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

29.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Claudel (32 Years) 32 Yrs

Estero Specialty Average (18.8 Years) 18.8 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
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	90	82	$653.78	$555.80
13132 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm	48	47	$473.19	$211.33
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	39	32	$394.74	$363.92
17313 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks	33	30	$642.33	$522.09
13121 Repair of wound (2.6 to 7.5 centimeters) of scalp, arms, and/or legs	29	28	$414.14	$186.83
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	20	20	$299.00	$240.57
11603 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm	13	12	$267.00	$136.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	136	118	$645.88	$580.03
13132 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm	57	51	$468.68	$219.97
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	44	35	$386.48	$381.92
17313 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks	23	20	$635.00	$514.50
13121 Repair of wound (2.6 to 7.5 centimeters) of scalp, arms, and/or legs	20	19	$418.25	$198.33
13152 Complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 2.6-7.5 cm	11	11	$488.36	$231.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	116	36	$10.44	$6.31
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	87	70	$137.94	$87.40
17000 Destruction of skin growth	52	52	$106.86	$52.63
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	49	$183.42	$109.10
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	47	37	$85.45	$54.21
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	42	40	$191.22	$107.85
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	38	34	$1327.06	$621.17
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	25	25	$152.28	$85.69
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	22	12	$832.70	$405.98
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	21	21	$598.83	$285.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	13	$122.48	$119.75
13132 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm	15	15	$965.83	$236.83
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$121.76	$70.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	237	201	$1426.07	$645.81
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	210	54	$14.00	$6.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	187	159	$198.84	$93.56
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	116	116	$246.85	$116.53
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	109	107	$666.69	$258.84
17000 Destruction of skin growth	106	91	$142.82	$56.69
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	98	95	$120.49	$57.95
13132 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm	81	80	$1029.70	$252.81
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	76	74	$243.49	$108.67
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	66	53	$856.10	$419.78
17313 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks	58	53	$1356.15	$609.21
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	54	53	$221.78	$92.06
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	45	45	$158.67	$76.35
11602 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	39	39	$539.81	$129.37
11603 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm	28	27	$622.00	$149.07
96900 Application of ultraviolet light to skin	27	12	$49.78	$24.08
13131 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 1.1-2.5 cm	25	24	$837.61	$204.58
13121 Repair of wound (2.6 to 7.5 centimeters) of scalp, arms, and/or legs	20	20	$926.18	$226.57
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	19	16	$388.00	$152.27
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	17	12	$114.39	$55.20
13152 Complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 2.6-7.5 cm	17	17	$1093.86	$265.86
12042 Intermediate repair of wound of neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 2.6-7.5 cm	16	16	$684.00	$246.85
12034 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 7.6-12.5 cm	13	13	$743.40	$259.79
11402 Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	13	13	$381.00	$91.82
17261 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm	12	12	$321.92	$116.95
11301 Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm	12	12	$270.00	$119.14
13151 Complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 1.1-2.5 cm	12	12	$901.33	$221.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	94	81	$1363.08	$626.31
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	65	22	$12.04	$5.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	53	47	$149.80	$75.21
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	44	31	$813.88	$401.96
13132 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm	35	34	$987.84	$243.57
17000 Destruction of skin growth	30	28	$132.37	$57.84
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	20	20	$651.16	$276.90
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	20	20	$157.77	$77.36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	18	$93.83	$46.33
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$222.72	$109.46
17313 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks	15	12	$1311.34	$513.25
13121 Repair of wound (2.6 to 7.5 centimeters) of scalp, arms, and/or legs	15	15	$892.73	$234.23
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	15	15	$226.61	$104.85
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	12	11	$199.88	$91.47
13131 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 1.1-2.5 cm	12	12	$800.15	$198.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	178	145	$1330.73	$618.68
13132 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm	76	67	$974.82	$242.09
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	62	49	$782.21	$390.56
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	57	24	$12.93	$5.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	49	42	$129.20	$73.15
17000 Destruction of skin growth	43	41	$113.43	$51.68
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	42	38	$67.63	$44.34
13121 Repair of wound (2.6 to 7.5 centimeters) of scalp, arms, and/or legs	34	34	$856.93	$226.30
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	29	29	$96.47	$75.66
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	27	27	$213.44	$81.71
13131 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 1.1-2.5 cm	23	20	$752.29	$202.79
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	22	20	$594.22	$294.05
17313 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks	20	19	$1214.05	$600.71
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	11	11	$161.71	$93.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	386	313	$1929.37	$518.40
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	286	65	$15.10	$4.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	190	169	$205.48	$66.43
13132 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm	151	145	$1382.10	$218.93
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	146	100	$1189.65	$346.94
17000 Destruction of skin growth	120	104	$193.15	$47.74
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	111	100	$316.94	$84.63
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	67	58	$122.67	$39.25
13121 Repair of wound (2.6 to 7.5 centimeters) of scalp, arms, and/or legs	49	46	$1239.78	$202.86
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	37	37	$210.26	$67.98
13152 Complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 2.6-7.5 cm	36	36	$1453.31	$227.03
17313 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks	35	29	$1693.01	$497.60
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	28	22	$524.64	$101.12
11101 Biopsy of each additional growth of skin and/or tissue	26	19	$95.60	$29.36
14060 Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less	24	23	$2356.53	$698.26
17261 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm	21	20	$430.52	$90.30
99201 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 10 minutes	18	18	$123.47	$40.20
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	17	17	$916.87	$246.44
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	15	15	$321.39	$93.33
13131 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 1.1-2.5 cm	14	14	$1075.95	$197.26
13133 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, each additional 5.0 cm or less	12	12	$498.69	$160.32
13151 Complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 1.1-2.5 cm	12	12	$1275.63	$188.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$303.87	$98.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	432	89	$23.31	$4.95
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	326	261	$2753.17	$509.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	260	234	$205.56	$66.01
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	173	113	$1604.79	$345.24
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	162	151	$433.33	$87.00
17000 Destruction of skin growth	149	124	$277.38	$49.87
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	107	84	$121.32	$39.11
13132 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm	102	97	$1985.63	$212.22
99201 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 10 minutes	55	55	$121.89	$39.34
13121 Repair of wound (2.6 to 7.5 centimeters) of scalp, arms, and/or legs	41	37	$1780.16	$201.91
13152 Complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 2.6-7.5 cm	33	33	$2121.26	$239.77
11101 Biopsy of each additional growth of skin and/or tissue	30	25	$105.08	$29.30
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	29	29	$209.52	$67.41
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	26	21	$730.04	$98.72
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	22	20	$460.35	$93.67
17313 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks	20	15	$1452.78	$494.80
15260 Relocation of patient skin to nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips (20 sq centimeters or less)	20	20	$3268.80	$908.08
17261 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm	20	18	$598.55	$92.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	18	$303.72	$97.79
14060 Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less	19	19	$3268.80	$696.28
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	14	14	$1260.45	$259.58
13122 Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, each additional 5.0 cm or less	12	11	$558.72	$118.69
17271 Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.6-1.0 cm	12	11	$682.11	$127.04

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-12-15

Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License FL ME136972

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Dermatology - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ND0101X

State License FL ME136972

The highly-trained surgeons that perform Mohs Micrographic Surgery are specialists both in dermatology and pathology. With their extensive knowledge of the skin and unique pathological skills, they are able to remove only diseased tissue, preserving healthy tissue and minimizing the cosmetic impact of the surgery. Mohs surgeons who belong to the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed a minimum of one year of fellowship training at one of the ACMS-approved training centers in the U.S.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Skin Solutions Dermatology And Skin Cancer Surgery, P.c.

200 Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin, TN 370672677

Phone: 6157717546

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Lauren Dyer , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1326821588

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

16 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 15, 2020

Dermatology (License #ME136972 in FL)

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Updated Practice Location December 01, 2020

Registered at 19527 HIGHLAND OAKS DRIVE, SUITE 201, ESTERO, FL 339289582 (Tel: 8135148985)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 01, 2020

Registered at 15051 S TAMIAMI TRL STE 203, FORT MYERS, FL 339085182 (Tel: 2393132517)

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Updated Practice Location December 20, 2019

Registered at 2919 W SWANN AVE STE 205, TAMPA, FL 336094050 (Tel: 8135148985)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 20, 2019

Registered at 5210 WEBB RD, TAMPA, FL 336154518 (Tel: 8138829986)

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Updated Practice Location September 12, 2019

Registered at 15416 N FLORIDA AVE, TAMPA, FL 336131244 (Tel: 8139602400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 12, 2019

Registered at 15416 N FLORIDA AVE, TAMPA, FL 336131244 (Tel: 8139602400)

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Updated Practice Location January 03, 2019

Registered at 5310 CLARK RD STE 201, SARASOTA, FL 342333229 (Tel: 9419253627)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 03, 2019

Registered at 5310 CLARK RD STE 201, SARASOTA, FL 342333229 (Tel: 4199253627)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 03, 2019

Dermatology (License #ME136972 in FL)

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NPI Profile Active July 15, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 15, 2010

Registered at 201 BLUEBIRD DR, GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072 (Tel: 6158597546)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 15, 2010

Registered at 201 BLUEBIRD DR, GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072 (Tel: 6158597546)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 15, 2010

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER CLAUDEL, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 15, 2010

Dermatology (License #31628 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 27, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1053398446

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: December 27, 2005

Last Update: December 15, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

15051 S Tamiami Trl Ste 203

Fort Myers, FL 339085182

Phone: 2393132517

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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