INDEPENDENCE CENTER
NPI 1174668289
Community/Behavioral Health in Saint Louis, MO

Active since February 20, 2007
4245 FOREST PARK AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108(314) 286-4545(314) 286-4542 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Independence Center NPPES

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

INDEPENDENCE CENTER (NPI 1174668289), doing business as Independence Center Health Group, is a healthcare organization registered as a community/behavioral health in Saint Louis, Missouri and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. The organization lists Patricia Holmes, Executive Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174668289
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251S00000X
Legal Business NameINDEPENDENCE CENTER
Location Address4245 FOREST PARK AVESaint Louis, MO 63108-2810
Mailing Address4245 Forest Park AveSaint Louis, MO 63108-2810 · (314) 880-5401 · Fax (314) 880-5468
Fax(314) 286-4542
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPatricia HolmesExecutive Director · (314) 880-5415
Enumeration DateFebruary 20, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 18, 2026
NPPES CertifiedMarch 18, 2026
✔ NPI 1174668289 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyCommunity/Behavioral HealthAgencies
Taxonomy Code251S00000X
Definition
A private or public agency usually under local government jurisdiction, responsible for assuring the delivery of community based mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and/or behavioral health services to individuals with those disabilities. Services may range from companion care, respite, transportation, community integration, crisis intervention and stabilization, supported employment, day support, prevocational services, residential support, therapeutic and supportive consultation, environmental modifications, intensive in-home therapy and day treatment, in addition to traditional mental health and behavioral treatment.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0800X
Also ListedOccupational TherapistTaxonomy 225X00000X
4245 FOREST PARK AVE, Saint Louis, MO 63108

Other Names 2

Doing Business AsIndependence Center Health Group
Former Legal Business NameIndependence Center

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid503350506MO
Medicaid560003943MO

Group Practice 2

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X MULTIPLE SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP
Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

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)

Independence 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 Independence Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 11 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 5

Psychiatry5
Clinical Social Worker2
Mental Health Counselor2
Nurse Practitioner2
Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)1

Clinicians, nearest first (12)

Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1811340268
4245 FOREST PARK AVE
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 286-4545
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1952125585
4245 FOREST PARK AVE
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 286-4545
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1619433125
4219 LACLEDE AVE STE B
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 286-4545
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
NPI 1477697746
4219 LACLEDE AVE SUITE B
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 286-4545
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1972067049
600 S TAYLOR AVE DEPT PSYCHIATRY, STE 122
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 286-1700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1497771356
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ DEPT PSYCHIATRY
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 286-1700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1639512809
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ DEPT PSYCHIATRY
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 286-1700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1922216829
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ DEPT PSYCHIATRY
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 286-1700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1962071084
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ DEPT PSYCHIATRY
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 286-1700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1912314568
1430 OLIVE ST STE 400
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 206-3700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1932071925
611 CHELSEA AVE
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(217) 602-1808
✔ PECOS8.3 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1578578852
995 W RUE DE LA BANQUE APT I
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
(314) 620-3511
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi

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 Independence Center's NPI number?

The NPI number for Independence Center is 1174668289. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 20, 2007. The provider is doing business as Independence Center Health Group.

Where is Independence Center located?

Independence Center is located at 4245 Forest Park Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63108. The listed phone number is (314) 286-4545.

What is Independence Center's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Community/Behavioral Health with taxonomy code 251S00000X.

Is Independence Center enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Independence Center is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Independence Center?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 12 clinicians in 5 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Independence Center. 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 Psychiatry (5), Clinical Social Worker (2) and Mental Health Counselor (2). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 11 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Independence Center accept?

Health plans from Medica list Independence Center 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 Independence Center was last updated on March 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months 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.