THE NATIONAL DIABETES & OBESITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT TRADITION, MISSI
NPI 1003397530
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Biloxi, MS

Active since August 23, 2018
19289 ST. JOSEPH STREET, SUITE C, BILOXI, MS 39532(228) 831-8764(228) 233-1252 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 18, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 18, 2018, Aug 29, 2018, Aug 23, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About The National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute At Tradition, Missi NPPES

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

THE NATIONAL DIABETES & OBESITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT TRADITION, MISSI (NPI 1003397530) is a healthcare organization registered as an endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism in Biloxi, Mississippi and active in the NPI registry since August 2018. The organization lists Peter J. Fos, Executive Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003397530
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RE0101X
Legal Business NameTHE NATIONAL DIABETES & OBESITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT TRADITION, MISSI
Location Address19289 ST. JOSEPH STREET, SUITE CBiloxi, MS 39532
Mailing Address19289 St. Joseph Street, Suite CBiloxi, MS 39532 · (228) 831-8764 · Fax (228) 233-1252
Fax(228) 233-1252
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPeter J. FosExecutive Director · (228) 831-8764
Enumeration DateAugust 23, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 18, 20183 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1003397530 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RE0101X
Definition
An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
Also ListedDietitian, RegisteredTaxonomy 133V00000X
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X
19289 ST. JOSEPH STREET, Biloxi, MS 39532

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted 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)

The National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute At Tradition, Missi is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

8

Medicare enrollment records show 8 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to The National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute At Tradition, Missi, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (8)

Internal Medicine
NPI 1972538544
400 VETERANS AVE
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 523-5217
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.8 mi
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1457199432
15190 COMMUNITY RD STE 240
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 575-7104
✔ Accepts Medicare8.7 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1477628063
1100 BROAD AVENUE SUITE 600
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 284-1634
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Endocrinology
NPI 1194776286
4540 W RAILROAD ST
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 867-6062
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1982978771
4540 W RAILROAD ST
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 867-6062
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1104243195
51 BROOKS RD
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 528-2680
✔ PECOS41 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1902076011
1018 SIXTH AVE SUITE A
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-4044
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare43 mi
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1023741113
410 COURT HOUSE SQUARE SUITE 2
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 550-0815
✔ Accepts Medicare69 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 25D2154751

The National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute · Biloxi, MS
Expired · Sep 17, 2026
CLIA Number25D2154751
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 18, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 17, 2026
Laboratory DirectorDr. Stephen Farrow
Laboratory Phone(228) 831-8764
Laboratory LocationThe National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute19289 Saint Joseph St Ste C, Biloxi, MS 39532
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: 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 The National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute At Tradition, Missi's NPI number?

The NPI number for The National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute At Tradition, Missi is 1003397530. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 23, 2018.

Where is The National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute At Tradition, Missi located?

The National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute At Tradition, Missi is located at 19289 St. Joseph Street Suite C, Biloxi, MS 39532. The listed phone number is (228) 831-8764.

What is The National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute At Tradition, Missi's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, with taxonomy code 207RE0101X.

Is The National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute At Tradition, Missi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. The National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute At Tradition, Missi is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through The National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute At Tradition, Missi?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 8 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to The National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute At Tradition, Missi. 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 (4), Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional (2) and Endocrinology (1). Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does The National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute At Tradition, Missi accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 2 other insurers list The National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute At Tradition, Missi 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 The National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute At Tradition, Missi was last updated on October 18, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years 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.