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JAMES O. ELLIS HEALTH CENTER
NPI 1063606358
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Tuscaloosa, AL

Active since August 30, 2007
3532 GREENSBORO AVE, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401(205) 349-3250(205) 345-3993 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 17, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 17, 2022, Jun 22, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About James O. Ellis Health Center NPPES

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

JAMES O. ELLIS HEALTH CENTER (NPI 1063606358) is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. The organization lists David E Gay, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063606358
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QF0400X
Legal Business NameWHATLEY HEALTH SERVICES INC
Location Address3532 GREENSBORO AVETuscaloosa, AL 35401-7002
Mailing AddressPo Box 2400Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2400 · (205) 758-6647 · Fax (205) 345-3993
Phone(205) 349-3250
Fax(205) 345-3993
Organization SubpartYesParent: Whatley Health Services, Inc
Authorized OfficialDavid E GayCeo · (205) 758-6647
Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 17, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 17, 2022
✔ NPI 1063606358 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
3532 GREENSBORO AVE, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsJames O. Ellis Health Center

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid630010005AL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include UnitedHealthcare.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)

James O. Ellis Health Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

241

Medicare enrollment records show 241 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to James O. Ellis Health Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 98 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 19

Internal Medicine70
Family Practice65
Nurse Practitioner55
Hospitalist13
Neurology9
Dentist6
Pediatric Medicine4
Clinical Social Worker3
11 other specialties16

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 241
Jodi Griffith, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1306530589
5005 OSCAR BAXTER DR
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 330-1707
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.8 mi
Asha Hall, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1437775996
137 52ND ST
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 765-7043
✔ PECOS1.3 mi
Letisha Scott, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1427315746
2731 ML KING JR BLVD
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 349-3250
✔ PECOS1.8 mi
Mary Laurel Douthit, DMD
Dentist
NPI 1457042756
2731 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD APT C
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 758-6647
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.8 mi
Lesia Means, PA
Physician Assistant
NPI 1023146743
2731 MLK JR BLVD
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 349-3250
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.8 mi
Lisa Carroll, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1538251392
2731 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 349-3250
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.8 mi
Edie Gibson, DDS
Dentist
NPI 1295520666
2731 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 614-6147
✔ PECOS1.8 mi
Daniel Lloyd, D.O.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1407382070
2731 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 758-6647
✔ PECOS1.8 mi
Prathisha Manicka Vinoth, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1851026033
2731 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 758-6647
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.8 mi
Alexis Pullins, LICSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1164285029
2731 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 758-6647
✔ PECOS1.8 mi
Julia Sosa, R.D.
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1639606346
2731 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 349-3250
1.8 mi
James Whitley, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1659541563
2731 MLK JR. BLVD
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 425-3788
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.8 mi
Jamie Lowther, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1396955381
6531 HIGHWAY 69 S SUITE A
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 343-6979
✔ PECOS1.9 mi
John Burkhardt, PSYD
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1548563596
850 5TH AVE E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 348-1265
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.1 mi
Alelegn Enyew, MD
Hospitalist
NPI 1508587098
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(404) 265-4000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.2 mi
Robert Slaughter, MD
Neurology
NPI 1003835612
850 PETER BRYCE BLVD
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 348-1770
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.3 mi
Christel Bowman, MD
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1033301254
850 PETER BRYCE BLVD
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 348-3148
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.3 mi
Karen Burgess, M.D.
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1316917982
850 PETER BRYCE BLVD
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 348-1770
✔ PECOS2.3 mi
Deepak Chandramohan, M.D
Nephrology
NPI 1942598388
850 PETER BRYCE BLVD
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 348-1770
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.3 mi
Aiesha Hill, DPM
Podiatry
NPI 1669604526
535 JACK WARNER PKWY NE G2
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 507-1264
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.0 mi
See all 241 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 Whatley Health Services Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Whatley Health Services Inc is 1063606358. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2007. The provider is doing business as James O. Ellis Health Center.

Where is Whatley Health Services Inc located?

Whatley Health Services Inc is located at 3532 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. The listed phone number is (205) 349-3250.

What is Whatley Health Services 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 Whatley Health Services Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Whatley Health Services Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Whatley Health Services Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 241 clinicians in 19 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Whatley Health Services 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 Internal Medicine (70), Family Practice (65) and Nurse Practitioner (55). Of these, 98 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Whatley Health Services Inc accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Whatley Health Services 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 Whatley Health Services Inc was last updated on May 17, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.