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SAPPHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH INC
NPI 1003146812
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Hamilton, MT

Active since December 30, 2009CLIA 27D2102115 · Waiver
316 N 3RD ST, HAMILTON, MT 59840(406) 541-0032(406) 541-0036 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 3, 2026, Jun 27, 2025, Aug 9, 2023 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2015).

About Sapphire Community Health Inc NPPES

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

SAPPHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH INC (NPI 1003146812) is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Hamilton, Montana and active in the NPI registry since December 2009. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through September 15, 2027 and lists Patrick Peer, Chief Executive Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003146812
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QF0400X
Legal Business NameSAPPHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH INC
Location Address316 N 3RD STHamilton, MT 59840-2480
Mailing Address316 N 3rd StHamilton, MT 59840-2480 · (406) 541-0032 · Fax (406) 541-0036
Phone(406) 541-0032
Fax(406) 541-0036
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPatrick PeerChief Executive Officer · (918) 348-8771
Enumeration DateDecember 30, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 3, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1003146812 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QF0400X
316 N 3RD ST, Hamilton, MT 59840
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP.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)

Sapphire Community Health Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

15

Medicare enrollment records show 15 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Sapphire Community Health Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 11 practice at this address and 13 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 5

Nurse Practitioner5
Mental Health Counselor4
Clinical Social Worker3
Family Practice2
Licensed Addiction Counselor1

Clinicians, nearest first (15)

Elizabeth Erikson, DO
Family Practice
NPI 1831577196
316 N 3RD ST
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 541-0032
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Lauren Fowler, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1851780688
316 N 3RD ST
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 541-0032
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Evan Gimpel, LCPC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1457120156
316 N 3RD ST
Hamilton, MT 59840
(336) 202-0458
✔ PECOSSame address
Melanie Goodnight, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1588752869
316 N 3RD ST
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 541-0032
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nora Healy, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1578104253
316 N 3RD ST
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 541-0032
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Rebecca Kallem, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1851092738
316 N 3RD ST
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 541-0032
✔ PECOSSame address
Katherine Mclaughlin, SWLC
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1518691583
316 N 3RD ST
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 541-0032
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jason Norman, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1356611230
316 N 3RD ST
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 541-0032
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Brieanna Read
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1154009843
316 N 3RD ST
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 541-0032
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Sarah Rhinehart, PHMNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1811396815
316 N 3RD ST
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 532-0032
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Amanda Springer, MA, LCPC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1275628737
316 N 3RD ST
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 541-0032
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Fred Huskey, M.DIV., M.S., LCPC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1740296326
209 N 10TH ST SUITE A
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 532-9101
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Johanna Dreiling, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1114174414
623 S 4TH ST
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 544-0295
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Libby Costello Gard, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1326239195
1211 S RESERVE ST STE 101
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 327-3057
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare43 mi
Gavriella Montoya Y Tierney, LSAA
Licensed Addiction Counselor
NPI 1871264267
630 HAINES AVE NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 268-5611
✔ PECOS863 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 27D2102115

Sapphire Community Health · Hamilton, MT
Active · expires Sep 15, 2027
CLIA Number27D2102115
Laboratory TypeFederally Qualified Health Center
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 16, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 15, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. Elizabeth D. Erikson
Laboratory Phone(406) 541-0032
Laboratory LocationSapphire Community Health316 N 3rd Street, Hamilton, MT 59840
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Sapphire Community Health Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sapphire Community Health Inc is 1003146812. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 30, 2009.

Where is Sapphire Community Health Inc located?

Sapphire Community Health Inc is located at 316 N 3rd St, Hamilton, MT 59840. The listed phone number is (406) 541-0032.

What is Sapphire Community Health Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with taxonomy code 261QF0400X.

Is Sapphire Community Health Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sapphire Community Health Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Sapphire Community Health Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 15 clinicians in 5 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Sapphire Community Health Inc. 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. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (5), Mental Health Counselor (4) and Clinical Social Worker (3). Of these, 11 practice at this address and 13 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Sapphire Community Health Inc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 27D2102115) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 15, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Sapphire Community Health Inc accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Mountain Health CO-OP list Sapphire Community Health Inc 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 Sapphire Community Health Inc was last updated on February 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.