LINCOLN HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER
NPI 1053337675
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Cincinnati, OH

Active since July 15, 2006CLIA 36D0869652 · Microscopy
1401 STEFFEN AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45215(513) 588-3623(513) 554-4115 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 12, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 12, 2016, Mar 21, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Lincoln Heights Health Center NPPES

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

LINCOLN HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER (NPI 1053337675) is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Cincinnati, Ohio and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through December 22, 2027 and lists Dolores J Lindsay, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053337675
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QF0400X
Legal Business NameTHE HEALTHCARE CONNECTION, INC
Location Address1401 STEFFEN AVECincinnati, OH 45215-2338
Mailing Address1401 Steffen AveCincinnati, OH 45215-2338 · (513) 483-3092 · Fax (513) 554-1102
Fax(513) 554-4115
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDolores J LindsayCeo · (513) 483-3080
Enumeration DateJuly 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 12, 20162 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1053337675 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
1401 STEFFEN AVE, Cincinnati, OH 45215

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsLincoln Heights Health Center

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid0826351OH
Medicare PINH441990OH
Other569369OH · Bureau Of Worker's Comp

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)

Lincoln Heights Health Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

38

Medicare enrollment records show 38 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Lincoln Heights Health Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 11 practice at this address and 25 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 10

Nurse Practitioner13
Pediatric Medicine6
Dentist5
Clinical Social Worker3
Obstetrics/Gynecology3
Family Practice2
Internal Medicine2
Mental Health Counselor2
2 other specialties2

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 38
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1871852137
1401 STEFFEN AVE
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 588-3623
✔ PECOSSame address
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1922075118
1401 STEFFEN AVE
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 588-3623
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1588611859
1401 STEFFEN AVE
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 554-4100
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1215157292
1401 STEFFEN AVE LINCOLN HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 588-3623
✔ PECOSSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1922084052
1401 STEFFEN AVE
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 588-3623
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1891239802
1401 STEFFEN AVE
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 588-3623
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1629355284
1401 STEFFEN AVE
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 588-3623
✔ PECOSSame address
Dentist
NPI 1598732653
1401 STEFFEN AVE
Lincoln Heights, OH 45215
(513) 483-3087
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1134891906
1401 STEFFEN AVE
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 588-3623
✔ PECOSSame address
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1386896470
1401 STEFFEN AVE
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 588-3623
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1306365382
1401 STEFFEN AVE
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 483-3049
✔ PECOSSame address
Dentist
NPI 1710216197
6 TRIANGLE PARK DR SUITE 603
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 851-0044
✔ PECOS3.4 mi
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1407045164
924 WAYCROSS RD
Cincinnati, OH 45240
(513) 588-3623
✔ PECOS4.5 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1083361240
1411 COMPTON ROAD
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 522-7500
✔ PECOS4.7 mi
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1215315437
3590 LUCILLE DR
Cincinnati, OH 45213
(513) 475-8588
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.1 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1780935775
8101 HAMILTON AVE
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 728-7631
✔ PECOS5.3 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1063955441
9582 PRINCETON GLENDALE RD
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 346-5640
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.6 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1952704579
5051 DUCK CREEK RD
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 527-7300
✔ PECOS5.7 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1316914500
3120 BURNET AVE
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 585-6600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.6 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1033407333
2123 AUBURN AVE SUITE 235
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 585-3238
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.7 mi
See all 38 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) 36D0869652

Lincoln Heights Healthcare Connection Inc · Cincinnati, OH
Active · expires Dec 22, 2027
CLIA Number36D0869652
Laboratory TypeCommunity Clinic
Certificate Effective DateDecember 23, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateDecember 22, 2027
Laboratory DirectorMary Weatherington
Laboratory Phone(513) 483-3048
Laboratory LocationLincoln Heights Healthcare Connection Inc1401 Steffen Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45215
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address
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 The Healthcare Connection, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for The Healthcare Connection, Inc is 1053337675. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 15, 2006. The provider is doing business as Lincoln Heights Health Center.

Where is The Healthcare Connection, Inc located?

The Healthcare Connection, Inc is located at 1401 Steffen Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215. The listed phone number is (513) 588-3623.

What is The Healthcare Connection, 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 The Healthcare Connection, Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. The Healthcare Connection, Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through The Healthcare Connection, Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 38 clinicians in 10 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to The Healthcare Connection, 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 (13), Pediatric Medicine (6) and Dentist (5). Of these, 11 practice at this address and 25 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does The Healthcare Connection, Inc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 36D0869652) is associated with this NPI, valid through December 22, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does The Healthcare Connection, Inc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and 3 other insurers list The Healthcare Connection, 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 The Healthcare Connection, Inc was last updated on October 12, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.