CHERRY COUNTY HOSPITAL
NPI 1144329152
General Acute Care Hospital - Critical Access in Valentine, NE
About Cherry County Hospital NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
CHERRY COUNTY HOSPITAL (NPI 1144329152) is a healthcare organization registered as a critical access in Valentine, Nebraska and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. The organization lists James C Bargen, Ceo, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 5
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)
Cherry County Hospital is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
20Medicare enrollment records show 20 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Cherry County Hospital, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 7 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 9
Clinicians, nearest first (20)
Hardeeville, SC 29927
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Hospital Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare
Quality and patient-experience ratings for Cherry County Hospital (CMS certification number 281344), from CMS Care Compare.
Cherry County Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · Valentine, NEComplications & Deaths 6
Unplanned Hospital Visits 11
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 Cherry County Hospital's NPI number?
The NPI number for Cherry County Hospital is 1144329152. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 22, 2006.
Where is Cherry County Hospital located?
Cherry County Hospital is located at 510 N Green St, Valentine, NE 69201. The listed phone number is (402) 376-2525.
What is Cherry County Hospital's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Acute Care Hospital, specializing in Critical Access, with taxonomy code 282NC0060X.
Is Cherry County Hospital enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Cherry County Hospital is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Cherry County Hospital?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 20 clinicians in 9 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Cherry County Hospital. 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 Family Practice (7), Nurse Practitioner (4) and Orthopedic Surgery (3). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 7 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Is Cherry County Hospital a Medicare-certified hospital?
Yes. Cherry County Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (Critical Access Hospitals). The hospital provides emergency services.
What insurance does Cherry County Hospital accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Avera Health Plans and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and 2 other insurers list Cherry County Hospital 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 Cherry County Hospital was last updated on April 24, 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.
# Cherry County Hospital · NPI 1144329152
Critical Access organization in Valentine, Nebraska. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since September 22, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1144329152 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** September 22, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** General Acute Care Hospital - Critical Access · taxonomy 282NC0060X
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** James Bargen, CEO
## Practice location
- **Address:** 510 N GREEN ST, Valentine, NE 69201-1932
- **Phone:** (402) 376-2525 · **Fax:** (402) 376-1627
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 20 clinicians in 9 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Family Practice (7), Nurse Practitioner (4), Orthopedic Surgery (3); 2 practice at this address and 7 within 10 miles · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** April 24, 2024
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 8533270 (SD); Medicaid 9001510 (SD); Other 00064 (NE); and 2 more
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1144329152) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.