SOUTHERN MISSOURI COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
NPI 1144280132
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in West Plains, MO

Active since March 24, 2006CLIA Certified · 2 labs
1137 INDEPENDENCE DR, WEST PLAINS, MO 65775(417) 255-8464(417) 255-9741 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 16, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 16, 2020, Dec 27, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Southern Missouri Community Health Center NPPES

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

SOUTHERN MISSOURI COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (NPI 1144280132) is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in West Plains, Missouri and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates, maintains a secondary practice location in West Plains, and lists Bryan Adcock, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144280132
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QF0400X
Legal Business NameRURAL ALLIANCE FOR BETTER FAMILY HEALTH
Location Address1137 INDEPENDENCE DRWest Plains, MO 65775
Mailing Address1137 Independence DriveWest Plains, MO 65775 · (417) 255-8464 · Fax (417) 255-9741
Fax(417) 255-9741
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBryan AdcockCeo · (417) 255-8464
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 16, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 16, 2020
✔ NPI 1144280132 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
1137 INDEPENDENCE DR, West Plains, MO 65775

Other Names 2

Doing Business AsSouthern Missouri Community Health Center
Doing Business AsSouthern Missouri Community Health Center West Plains Clinic

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11113 Independence DrWest Plains, MO 65775-4221 · Phone (417) 255-8464 · Fax (417) 255-9732

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)

Southern Missouri Community Health Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

12

Medicare enrollment records show 12 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Southern Missouri Community Health Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 6 practice at this address and 11 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 7

Nurse Practitioner3
Clinical Social Worker2
Dentist2
Family Practice2
Internal Medicine1
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine1
Pediatric Medicine1

Clinicians, nearest first (12)

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
NPI 1003278532
1137 INDEPENDENCE DR
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 255-8464
✔ PECOSSame address
Dentist
NPI 1841889219
1137 INDEPENDENCE DR
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 255-8464
✔ PECOSSame address
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1417406588
1137 INDEPENDENCE DR
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 255-8464
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1770072332
1137 INDEPENDENCE DR
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 255-8464
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Dentist
NPI 1932761848
1137 INDEPENDENCE DR
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 255-8464
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1265057129
1137 INDEPENDENCE DR
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 255-8464
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1952659427
1137 INDEPENDENCE DR
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 255-8464
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1134218605
1137 INDEPENDENCE DR
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 255-8464
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1578890257
1137 INDEPENDENCE DR
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 293-8464
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1497604508
1137 INDEPENDENCE DR
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 255-8464
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1750367223
1115 INDEPENDENCE DR
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 255-8464
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1033180963
600 S 21ST ST
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 522-1133
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare725 mi

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 2

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 26D1000748

Rural Alliance For Better Family Health · West Plains, MO
Active · expires Jun 20, 2028
CLIA Number26D1000748
Laboratory TypeFederally Qualified Health Center
Certificate Effective DateJune 21, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJune 20, 2028
Laboratory DirectorC Leann Finke
Laboratory Phone(417) 255-8464
Laboratory LocationRural Alliance For Better Family Health1137 Independence Drive Southern Mo Community Health Center, West Plains, MO 65775
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 26D2176653

Rural Alliance For Better Family Health · Thayer, MO
Active · expires Dec 18, 2027
CLIA Number26D2176653
Laboratory TypeFederally Qualified Health Center
Certificate Effective DateDecember 19, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateDecember 18, 2027
Laboratory DirectorLeann C. Finke
Laboratory Phone(417) 255-8464
Laboratory LocationRural Alliance For Better Family Health365 E Walnut, Smchc Thayer School Clinic, Thayer, MO 65791
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: 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 Rural Alliance For Better Family Health's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rural Alliance For Better Family Health is 1144280132. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2006. The provider is doing business as Southern Missouri Community Health Center and Southern Missouri Community Health Center West Plains Clinic.

Where is Rural Alliance For Better Family Health located?

Rural Alliance For Better Family Health is located at 1137 Independence Dr, West Plains, MO 65775. The listed phone number is (417) 255-8464.

What is Rural Alliance For Better Family 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 Rural Alliance For Better Family Health enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rural Alliance For Better Family Health is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Rural Alliance For Better Family Health?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 12 clinicians in 7 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Rural Alliance For Better Family 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 (3), Clinical Social Worker (2) and Dentist (2). Of these, 6 practice at this address and 11 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Rural Alliance For Better Family Health hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

What insurance does Rural Alliance For Better Family Health accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Rural Alliance For Better Family 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 Rural Alliance For Better Family Health was last updated on March 16, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.