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HEALTHLINC, INC.
NPI 1023288032
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Valparaiso, IN

Active since March 05, 2008
701 WALL ST, VALPARAISO, IN 46383(219) 299-8419(219) 462-7504 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 15, 2026, Mar 29, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Healthlinc, Inc. NPPES

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

HEALTHLINC, INC. (NPI 1023288032) is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Valparaiso, Indiana and active in the NPI registry since March 2008. The organization lists Melissa D Mitchell, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023288032
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QF0400X
Legal Business NameHEALTHLINC, INC.
Location Address701 WALL STValparaiso, IN 46383
Mailing Address2401 Valley DrValparaiso, IN 46383-2520 · (219) 413-5100 · Fax (219) 465-9507
Phone(219) 299-8419
Fax(219) 462-7504
Organization SubpartYesParent: Healthlinc, Inc
Authorized OfficialMelissa D MitchellCeo · (219) 465-9503
Enumeration DateMarch 5, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMay 15, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 15, 2026
✔ NPI 1023288032 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
License✔ Licensed in IN · H80CS06662
701 WALL ST, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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Other Names 1

Other NameHealthlinc - Porter-starke

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid200317310CIN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.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)

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

181

Medicare enrollment records show 181 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Healthlinc, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 41 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 15

Nurse Practitioner70
Family Practice18
Obstetrics/Gynecology17
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)16
Dentist11
Pediatric Medicine9
Clinical Social Worker8
Mental Health Counselor7
7 other specialties25

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 181
Karen Cercone, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1639651920
701 WALL ST
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 288-8419
✔ PECOSSame address
Linda Munson, D.O.
Psychiatry
NPI 1477542561
601 WALL ST PORTER STARKE SERVICES
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3662
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Anna Philipose
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1740696467
2401 VALLEY DR
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 413-5100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Melissa Quiroz, LMHC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1003495094
2401 VALLEY DR
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 413-5100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Lawrence Ramunno, MD, MPH, CDE
Family Practice
NPI 1013910884
2401 VALLEY DR
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 413-5100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Joel Bates, DO
Family Practice
NPI 1285738435
1001 STURDY RD
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-7173
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Lisa Budka, RN, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1275879025
1001 STURDY RD
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-7173
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Kari Evans, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1861838252
1001 STURDY RD
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-7173
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Sarah Feeler, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1598490963
1001 STURDY RD
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-7173
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Amanda Mathews, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1427205814
1001 STURDY RD
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-7173
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Brittanie Patel, DDS
Dentist
NPI 1164950101
1001 STURDY RD
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-7173
✔ PECOS1.2 mi
Michael Roach, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1689711665
1001 STURDY RD
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-7173
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
William Roman, DPM
Podiatry
NPI 1760442271
1001 STURDY RD
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-7173
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Isaac Zeckel, DDS
Oral Surgery
NPI 1528349800
1001 NORTH STURDY RD.
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-7173
✔ PECOS1.2 mi
Lauren Reimink, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1578996443
4403 N CALUMET AVE
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 210-1412
✔ PECOS1.5 mi
Lee Murphy, MD FACOG
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1982706412
85 EAST US HIGHWAY 6 SUITE 330
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-6144
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.5 mi
Jessica Oppolo, CNM
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
NPI 1477273969
85 E US HIGHWAY 6 STE 330
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-6144
✔ PECOS1.5 mi
Cheryl Short, MD, FACOG
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1790846517
85 EAST US HIGHWAY 6 SUITE 330
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-6144
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.5 mi
George Politakis, D.D.S
Oral Surgery
NPI 1376981522
2505 LAPORTE AVE
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-2400
✔ PECOS1.8 mi
Valerie Allmon, APRN, CNM
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
NPI 1194441584
85 E US HIGHWAY 6 STE 330
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-6144
✔ PECOS2.5 mi
See all 181 clinicians

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

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 Healthlinc, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Healthlinc, Inc. is 1023288032. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 5, 2008. The provider is also known as HealthLinc - Porter-Starke.

Where is Healthlinc, Inc. located?

Healthlinc, Inc. is located at 701 Wall St, Valparaiso, IN 46383. The listed phone number is (219) 299-8419.

What is Healthlinc, 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 Healthlinc, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Healthlinc, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Healthlinc, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 181 clinicians in 15 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Healthlinc, 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 (70), Family Practice (18) and Obstetrics/Gynecology (17). Of these, 1 practice at this address and 41 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Healthlinc, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list Healthlinc, 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 Healthlinc, Inc. was last updated on May 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.