ALTURA CENTERS FOR HEALTH
NPI 1023011632
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Tulare, CA

Active since May 27, 2005CLIA 05D0901034 · Microscopy
1101 N CHERRY ST, TULARE, CA 93274(559) 686-9097(559) 556-0083 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 4, 2025, Jul 8, 2024, May 23, 2023 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Altura Centers For Health NPPES

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

ALTURA CENTERS FOR HEALTH (NPI 1023011632) is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Tulare, California and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. The organization holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through November 27, 2026 and lists Graciela Soto Perez, Chief Executive Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023011632
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QF0400X
Legal Business NameALTURA CENTERS FOR HEALTH
Location Address1101 N CHERRY STTulare, CA 93274-2231
Mailing Address1134 E Cartmill AveTulare, CA 93274 · (559) 686-9097 · Fax (559) 556-0083
Fax(559) 556-0083
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialGraciela Soto PerezChief Executive Officer · (559) 685-4601
Enumeration DateMay 27, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJune 4, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1023011632 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 5

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QF0400X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 120000639
Also ListedCase Manager/Care CoordinatorTaxonomy 171M00000X
Also ListedClinic/Center · DentalTaxonomy 261QD0000X
Also ListedClinic/Center · Multi-SpecialtyTaxonomy 261QM1300X
1101 N CHERRY ST, Tulare, CA 93274

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1023011632CA

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)

Altura Centers For Health is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

47

Medicare enrollment records show 47 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Altura Centers For Health, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 6 practice at this address and 35 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 14

Nurse Practitioner9
Obstetrics/Gynecology9
Pediatric Medicine9
Family Practice5
Chiropractic3
General Surgery3
Marriage and Family Therapist2
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)1
6 other specialties6

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 47
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1295452597
1101 N CHERRY ST
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-9097
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1437829256
1101 N CHERRY ST
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 802-2168
✔ PECOSSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1992490544
1101 N CHERRY ST
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-9097
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1003859414
1101 N CHERRY ST
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-9097
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1588234934
1101 N CHERRY ST
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-9097
✔ PECOSSame address
Otolaryngology
NPI 1992817936
1066 N CHERRY ST
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-2599
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1710691282
1201 N CHERRY ST
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-9097
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1477049831
1201 N CHERRY ST
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-9097
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1396024337
1201 N CHERRY ST
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-4622
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1952034811
1201 N CHERRY ST
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-9097
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1811433428
1201 N CHERRY ST
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 366-4762
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
General Surgery
NPI 1881859981
1070 N CHERRY ST
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 412-5533
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1700461134
1203 N CHERRY ST
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-9097
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1912266511
938 N CHERRY ST
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-3481
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1134449929
1186 LELAND AVE
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-9097
✔ PECOS0.7 mi
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1538490917
1186 LELAND AVE
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-9097
✔ PECOS0.7 mi
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1720738131
1186 LELAND AVE
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-9097
✔ PECOS0.7 mi
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1710302195
1186 LELAND AVE
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 868-9097
✔ PECOS0.7 mi
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1689974610
1134 E CARTMILL AVE
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-9097
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.3 mi
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1053110049
1134 E CARTMILL AVE
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-9097
✔ PECOS1.3 mi
See all 47 clinicians

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 for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 05D0901034

Altura Centers For Health · Tulare, CA
Active · expires Nov 27, 2026
CLIA Number05D0901034
Laboratory TypeFederally Qualified Health Center
Certificate Effective DateNovember 28, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateNovember 27, 2026
Laboratory DirectorDr. Jorge Alberto Ruiz Rivera
Laboratory Phone(559) 686-9097
Laboratory LocationAltura Centers For Health1101 N Cherry Street, Tulare, CA 93274
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform 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 Altura Centers For Health's NPI number?

The NPI number for Altura Centers For Health is 1023011632. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2005.

Where is Altura Centers For Health located?

Altura Centers For Health is located at 1101 N Cherry St, Tulare, CA 93274. The listed phone number is (559) 686-9097.

What is Altura Centers For Health's specialty?

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

Is Altura Centers For Health enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Altura Centers For Health is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Altura Centers For Health?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 47 clinicians in 14 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Altura Centers For Health. 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 (9), Obstetrics/Gynecology (9) and Pediatric Medicine (9). Of these, 6 practice at this address and 35 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Altura Centers For Health hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 05D0901034) is associated with this NPI, valid through November 27, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Altura Centers For Health accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Altura Centers For Health 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 Altura Centers For Health was last updated on June 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.