LAKE COUNTY SCHOOLS – NPI #1386503704
Local Education Agency (LEA)

The term local education agency means a public board of education or other public authority legally constituted within a State to either provide administrative control or direction of, or perform a service function for public schools serving individuals ages 0 - 21 in a state, city, county, township, school district, or other political subdivision including a combination of school districts or counties recognized in a State as an administrative agency for its public schools. An LEA may provide, or employ professional who provide, services to children included in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), such services may include, but are not limited to, such medical services as physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

LAKE COUNTY SCHOOLS is a local education agency (LEA) located in TAVARES, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1386503704 to LAKE COUNTY SCHOOLS on January 21, 2026. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 251300000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Local Education Agency (LEA).

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NPI Profile for
LAKE COUNTY SCHOOLS

NPI Number
1386503704
Enumeration Date

(about 5 months ago)
Entity Type
Type-2  Organization
Organization health care providers may have a single employee or thousands of employees. An example is an incorporated individual who is an organization's only employee.
Legal Name
LAKE COUNTY SCHOOLS
Primary location
201 W BURLEIGH BLVD
TAVARES, FL 32778-2407
Phone: (352) 253-6566 Fax: (352) 253-6566
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Organization Subpart
Yes - LAKE COUNTY SCHOOLS is subpart of another organization.
Authorized Official
THOMAS WARD
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Phone: (352) 253-6566
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 21, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for LAKE COUNTY SCHOOLS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidFL008040312
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
251300000X
- Local Education Agency (LEA) (Primary)

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