KORU PHARMACY
NPI 1083759856
Pharmacy - Compounding Pharmacy in Spokane, WA

Q: What is First Pharma Associates, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for First Pharma Associates, LLC is 1083759856. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 20, 2007. The provider is doing business as Koru Pharmacy.

Q: What is First Pharma Associates, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pharmacy, specializing in Compounding Pharmacy, with taxonomy code 3336C0004X.

Active since February 20, 2007CLIA 50D2184057 · Waiver

1802 N. MONROE ST., SPOKANE, WA 99205(509) 343-6252(509) 343-6251 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 2, 2022, Sep 21, 2022, Jul 14, 2022 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Koru Pharmacy NPPES

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

KORU PHARMACY (NPI 1083759856) is a healthcare organization registered as a compounding pharmacy in Spokane, Washington and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 4, 2028 and lists Erik Nelson, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083759856

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy3336C0004X

Legal Business NameFIRST PHARMA ASSOCIATES, LLC

Location Address1802 N. MONROE ST.Spokane, WA 99205

Mailing Address1802 N. Monroe St.Spokane, WA 99205 · (509) 343-6252 · Fax (509) 343-6251

Phone(509) 343-6252

Fax(509) 343-6251

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialErik NelsonPresident · (509) 343-6252

Enumeration DateFebruary 20, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 26, 20246 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 26, 2024

✔ NPI 1083759856 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPharmacy · Compounding PharmacySuppliers

Taxonomy Code3336C0004X

Definition

A pharmacy that specializes in the preparation of components into a drug preparation as the result of a Practitioner's Prescription Drug Order or initiative based on the Practitioner/Patient/Pharmacist relationship in the course of professional practice. A compounding pharmacy utilizes specialized equipment and specially designed facilities necessary to meet the legal and quality requirements of its scope of compounding practice.

Also ListedPharmacy · Community/Retail PharmacyTaxonomy 3336C0003X · License CF57842 (WA)

Also ListedPharmacy · Mail Order PharmacyTaxonomy 3336M0002X

1802 N. MONROE ST., Spokane, WA 99205

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsKoru Pharmacy

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and revalidation status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

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

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by February 28, 2027

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date

StateWashingtonEnrollment IDO20120514000779Non-DME Part B · PharmacyDue dateFebruary 28, 2027

Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

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 50D2184057

Koru Pharmacy · Spokane, WA

Active · expires Apr 4, 2028

CLIA Number50D2184057

Laboratory TypePharmacy

Certificate Effective DateMay 14, 2020

Certificate Expiration DateApril 4, 2028

Laboratory DirectorErik Nelson

Laboratory Phone(509) 343-6252

Laboratory LocationKoru Pharmacy1802 N Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99205

CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address 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 First Pharma Associates, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for First Pharma Associates, LLC is 1083759856. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 20, 2007. The provider is doing business as Koru Pharmacy.

Where is First Pharma Associates, LLC located?

First Pharma Associates, LLC is located at 1802 N. Monroe St., Spokane, WA 99205. The listed phone number is (509) 343-6252.

What is First Pharma Associates, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pharmacy, specializing in Compounding Pharmacy, with taxonomy code 3336C0004X.

Is First Pharma Associates, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. First Pharma Associates, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is First Pharma Associates, LLC's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (Washington, Pharmacy) is due for revalidation by February 28, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

Does First Pharma Associates, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 50D2184057) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 4, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does First Pharma Associates, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and 35 other insurers list First Pharma Associates, LLC 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 First Pharma Associates, LLC was last updated on January 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.