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Mental Health Counselor Specialists accepting UnitedHealthcare in Miami Shores, FL

5 in-network Mental Health Counselor Specialists with 1 plans in Miami Shores, FL

5 Providers
17 Specialties
UnitedHealthcare’s Florida network spans 60,954 providers. Miami Shores contributes 37 in-network providers. under 1% of the statewide total. The largest UnitedHealthcare footprint in Florida is in Miami (6,927 providers).
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Sofia Aneas Garcia
Mental Health Counselor
1425 Sw 27th Ave, Miami Shores, FL 33145· 8.0 mi away
15 years experience · Other
UnitedHealthcare5 plans

About UnitedHealthcare Coverage in Miami Shores

UnitedHealthcare operates 1 distinct plans in Miami Shores, FL, with a combined in-network roster of 37 doctors across 17 medical specialties. Among the five largest insurers we track in Miami Shores, UnitedHealthcare ranks #4 by provider count, the leader is Aetna with 64 in-network doctors. Use this page to confirm a specific provider is in-network, understand which UnitedHealthcare plans have the widest reach in Miami Shores, and compare coverage against other major insurers before scheduling care.

UnitedHealthcare sells EPO, HMO, POS, MA plan types in Miami Shores. A PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) lets you see any provider without a referral; out-of-network care is covered but you pay a higher share. An HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) requires you to pick a primary-care doctor and get referrals for most specialist care, usually in exchange for lower premiums. An EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization) is in-network only, like an HMO, but skips the referral requirement. A POS (Point of Service) plan blends HMO-style in-network with PPO-style out-of-network options. Your plan name is on your member ID card.

UnitedHealthcare also sells 17 ACA marketplace plans on healthcare.gov for Miami Shores residents, listed below with metal tiers (Bronze through Platinum) and plan types. UnitedHealthcare does not currently offer Medicare Advantage in this area.

Data is sourced from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Marketplace plans come from the CMS Qualified Health Plan Public Use File. Last refreshed May 29, 2026. Networks change between filings, so even when a doctor appears here we recommend calling their office with your member ID to confirm current network status before your visit.

Plan Type Mix in Miami Shores

UnitedHealthcare organizes its Miami Shores network into several plan types, each with different rules about which doctors you can see and what referrals you need. The bars below show the unique-provider share of the 37-doctor network that offers plans of each type.

A high PPO share means most UnitedHealthcare doctors in Miami Shores accept the insurer’s broader preferred-provider plans. these give you maximum choice and don’t require referrals to specialists. A high HMO share signals a tighter gatekeeper model: lower premiums but you usually need your primary-care doctor to refer you before a specialist will bill. EPO and POS bars sit between those two on both flexibility and cost.

Because individual doctors typically participate in multiple UnitedHealthcare plan types at once, these percentages don’t sum to 100%. the same provider can appear as both PPO and OAP coverage. What the chart tells you is which plan categories have meaningful depth in Miami Shores.

Network size37UnitedHealthcare providers in Miami Shores
HMO
1137
30%
EPO
1137
30%
POS
1137
30%
Other
2537
68%
Other
137
3%

Percentages don’t sum to 100% because most doctors participate in several plan types simultaneously.

UnitedHealthcare Plans for Mental Health Counselor Specialists in Miami Shores

Network-level provider counts for mental health counselor specialists accepting UnitedHealthcare in Miami Shores. Each row is a network in UnitedHealthcare’s federal filing. your specific plan maps to one of these.

Plan / NetworkTypeDoctors

Optum Health Behavioral Services OHBS

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UnitedHealthcare ACA Marketplace Plans Available in Miami Shores

17 UnitedHealthcare plans sold on healthcare.gov for Miami Shores. These are the consumer plan names you’ll see during open enrollment, with metal tier (Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum) and plan type (PPO/HMO/EPO/POS).

Bronze plans have lower monthly premiums and higher out-of-pocket costs; Gold and Platinum have higher premiums but lower copays. Your plan choice affects which UnitedHealthcare doctors above are in-network. the network labels above map to one or more of these plans.

Plan NameMetal TierTypeCoverage Area

UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx)

Network: Individual Exchange Benefit Plan Network

GoldHMO

UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision)

Network: Individual Exchange Benefit Plan Network

GoldHMO

UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx)

Network: Individual Exchange Benefit Plan Network

GoldHMO

UHC Gold Standard

Network: Individual Exchange Benefit Plan Network

GoldHMO

UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx)

Network: Individual Exchange Benefit Plan Network

SilverHMO

UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision)

Network: Individual Exchange Benefit Plan Network

SilverHMO

UHC Silver Standard

Network: Individual Exchange Benefit Plan Network

SilverHMO

UHC Silver Standard-

Network: Individual Exchange Benefit Plan Network

SilverHMO

UHC Silver Standard+ (Dental + Vision)

Network: Individual Exchange Benefit Plan Network

SilverHMO

UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx)

Network: Individual Exchange Benefit Plan Network

SilverHMO

UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision)

Network: Individual Exchange Benefit Plan Network

SilverHMO

UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care)

Network: Individual Exchange Benefit Plan Network

Expanded BronzeHMO

UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision)

Network: Individual Exchange Benefit Plan Network

Expanded BronzeHMO

UHC Bronze Standard

Network: Individual Exchange Benefit Plan Network

Expanded BronzeHMO

UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision)

Network: Individual Exchange Benefit Plan Network

Expanded BronzeHMO

UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care)

Network: Individual Exchange Benefit Plan Network

BronzeHMO

UHC Bronze Essential- ($0 Virtual Urgent Care)

Network: Individual Exchange Benefit Plan Network

BronzeHMO

Source: CMS Qualified Health Plan Public Use Files (PY 2026). ACA marketplace plans only. Does not include employer-group or Medicare plans.

Physician Experience in UnitedHealthcare’s Miami Shores Network

Years since medical school graduation is a reasonable proxy for experience, though it doesn’t capture fellowship training, subspecialty certifications, or years spent in specific clinical settings. For UnitedHealthcare’s Miami Shores network the breakdown below gives a quick sense of whether you’re picking from a predominantly early-career roster or one weighted toward veteran practitioners.

A network heavy on early-career doctors (0–5 years) often means lower wait times for new patients and exposure to the latest training, while veteran providers (30+ years) typically bring deeper pattern recognition for unusual presentations. A balanced distribution. roughly one-quarter in each bucket. is a healthy signal that the insurer has depth at every career stage, not just new graduates filling out its directory.

Median23years of experience
34 UnitedHealthcare providers in Miami Shores with graduation-year data
Early career0–5 yrs
0providers
0%
Established6–15 yrs
4providers
12%
Senior16–30 yrs
16providers
47%
Veteran30+ yrs
14providers
41%

Telehealth Coverage in Miami Shores

3 of 37 UnitedHealthcare in-network providers (8%) offer telehealth visits in Miami Shores. Video appointments are typically covered for follow-ups, medication refills and adjustments, mental-health sessions, dermatology triage, and low-acuity primary care.

Availability and reimbursement still vary by state regulation and specific plan. Psychiatry, behavioral-health, and primary-care telehealth is near-universal at this point; procedural specialties (cardiology, orthopedics) typically offer video visits for pre-op consults and post-op follow-up but not initial diagnostic visits. Call the office with your UnitedHealthcare member ID to confirm your plan covers the visit type you need.

Top specialties offering telehealth in Miami Shores

Top Hospitals Serving UnitedHealthcare Patients in Miami Shores

Hospitals with the most UnitedHealthcare-network physicians practicing there. Large affiliation counts indicate that UnitedHealthcare has a durable relationship with the facility, which typically means smoother prior-authorizations for admissions, lab work, and follow-up care coordinated under one roof.

Hospital coverage is a separate contract from physician coverage. your UnitedHealthcare plan may cover a doctor who admits at Hospital X but classify the hospital itself as out-of-network, leaving you with a surprise facility bill. Before scheduling anything inpatient or procedural, call both the doctor’s office and the hospital billing line with your member ID to confirm both sides are in-network for the specific plan you hold.

Coverage Compared in Miami Shores

Side-by-side provider counts for the five largest commercial and government insurers tracked in Miami Shores. These numbers show raw network breadth. they don’t adjust for quality, specialty mix, or your specific plan’s tier structure, but they’re a useful first filter when choosing a carrier at open enrollment.

If UnitedHealthcare’s provider count looks limited for your needs, the alternatives below may fit better. Click any row to open that insurer’s Miami Shores provider list with the same filters, plan breakdown, and hospital affiliations that you’re seeing here.

Aetna64Cigna49Medicare40
UnitedHealthcareThis page37
Humana28

Nearby Cities with UnitedHealthcare Coverage

Cities closest to Miami Shores where UnitedHealthcare has an in-network provider base of meaningful size. Useful if you’re willing to drive a short distance for a hard-to-find specialist, have two offices to choose between, or are planning a move inside the region.

The mileage figures are straight-line distances computed from average practice-address coordinates, not drive-time. Counts reflect each nearby city’s UnitedHealthcare network size. a small count doesn’t mean no coverage, just that your in-Miami Shores options are likely more plentiful.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about UnitedHealthcare coverage in Miami Shores

How do I find an UnitedHealthcare in-network doctor in Miami Shores, FL?

UnitedHealthcare has 37 in-network providers across 17 medical specialties in Miami Shores. This list is compiled from federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings, last verified May 29, 2026. Filter by specialty, plan type, gender, telehealth or experience above to narrow your search, then click any provider for full credentials and contact details. Always confirm coverage with your specific plan before scheduling.

What UnitedHealthcare plan types are available in Miami Shores?

UnitedHealthcare sells 4 distinct plan types in Miami Shores: EPO (11 doctors), HMO (11 doctors), POS (11 doctors), MA (1 doctors). PPO plans give you the broadest provider choice without referrals; HMO plans require a primary-care referral but typically have lower premiums; EPO plans skip the referral but stay in-network only; POS plans blend HMO in-network rules with PPO out-of-network options. Choose by reading what's printed on your member ID card and matching it to one of the rows in the Plans section above.

What UnitedHealthcare ACA marketplace plans cover Miami Shores?

UnitedHealthcare sells 17 consumer plans on healthcare.gov for Miami Shores, FL, including UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care), UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision), UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) and 14 others. Available plan types are HMO. These plans appear on healthcare.gov during open enrollment (typically November to January) and through special enrollment periods after qualifying life events.

What metal tiers does UnitedHealthcare offer in Miami Shores?

UnitedHealthcare's ACA marketplace presence in Miami Shores spans 4 metal tiers: Expanded Bronze (4), Bronze (2), Gold (4), Silver (7). Metal tiers describe the cost-sharing balance, not provider quality. Bronze plans have the lowest monthly premiums but you pay more per visit. Silver plans are eligible for federal cost-sharing reductions if your income qualifies. Gold and Platinum plans cost more monthly but reduce out-of-pocket costs for specialist visits, hospital stays, and prescriptions.

Which hospitals in Miami Shores accept UnitedHealthcare?

Hospitals where UnitedHealthcare doctors most commonly practice in Miami Shores include NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER, JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM, MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER OF FLORIDA, INC, HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL. This is inferred from physician affiliations rather than direct insurer-hospital contracts, so confirm hospital network status separately with both your UnitedHealthcare plan and the hospital's billing department before scheduling any inpatient or surgical procedure. Even when a doctor is in-network, the hospital where they admit may not be.

Which medical specialties have the most UnitedHealthcare providers in Miami Shores?

UnitedHealthcare's Miami Shores network is largest in Dentist (12), Mental Health Counselor (5), Chiropractic (2). Primary care, behavioral health, and physical therapy tend to dominate insurer networks because high patient volumes drive deeper provider contracts. Surgical sub-specialties typically have narrower networks. Click any specialty in the section above to see a filtered list of those in-network providers.

How does UnitedHealthcare compare to other insurers in Miami Shores?

UnitedHealthcare ranks #4 of 5 major insurers tracked in Miami Shores by provider count, with 37 doctors. Aetna leads at 64 providers. Larger network size means more provider choice but doesn't guarantee that your specific doctor is in-network with any insurer. The Coverage Compared section above shows side-by-side counts for the top five carriers in Miami Shores.

How do I verify a doctor is in-network with UnitedHealthcare?

Three steps: first match the doctor's name against this list, second call the provider's office with your member ID to confirm they currently accept your specific UnitedHealthcare plan, and third check UnitedHealthcare's own member portal for the most authoritative real-time status. Networks change between monthly federal filings; our data was last refreshed May 29, 2026.

What if my doctor isn't listed here?

This list reflects UnitedHealthcare's submitted network data as of the last federal filing on May 29, 2026. Doctors join and leave networks between filings, so a current in-network provider may be missing if they joined recently. Call the doctor's office to ask whether they currently accept UnitedHealthcare, then check UnitedHealthcare's own member portal for confirmation.

When was this UnitedHealthcare data last updated?

The UnitedHealthcare Miami Shores provider list was last refreshed May 29, 2026. Doctor and network data come from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. ACA marketplace plan data comes from the CMS Qualified Health Plan Public Use File for plan year 2026. Refresh cadence: monthly for provider data, annually for marketplace and Medicare plans.

Related healthcare resources

Patient resources for Miami Shores UnitedHealthcare members.

Data freshness

Last verified May 29, 2026 · Source: CMS Transparency in Coverage federal filings · Refresh cadence: monthly