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UNIVERSAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
NPI 1174913776
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Los Angeles, CA

Active since February 03, 2015
2801 S SAN PEDRO ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011(323) 233-3100(323) 233-3124 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 3, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 3, 2019, Aug 22, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Universal Community Health Center NPPES

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

UNIVERSAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (NPI 1174913776) is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Los Angeles, California and active in the NPI registry since February 2015. The organization lists Edgar Alexander Chavez, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174913776
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QF0400X
Legal Business NameUNIVERSAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Location Address2801 S SAN PEDRO STLos Angeles, CA 90011-2023
Mailing Address2801 S San Pedro StLos Angeles, CA 90011-2023 · (213) 745-3636 · Fax (213) 745-3626
Phone(323) 233-3100
Fax(323) 233-3124
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialEdgar Alexander ChavezCeo · (323) 233-3100
Enumeration DateFebruary 3, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 3, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1174913776 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QF0400X
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License A92965 (CA)
2801 S SAN PEDRO ST, Los Angeles, CA 90011
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company).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)

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

27

Medicare enrollment records show 27 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Universal Community Health Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 16 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 9

Family Practice9
Nurse Practitioner6
Clinical Social Worker3
Dentist3
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional2
General Practice1
Marriage and Family Therapist1
Pediatric Medicine1
1 other specialty1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 27
Jonathan Olumoya, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1053668434
2801 S SAN PEDRO ST
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-3100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Teresa Sanchez, PA
Family Practice
NPI 1407297518
2801 S SAN PEDRO ST
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-3400
✔ PECOSSame address
Jessica Ramos
Marriage and Family Therapist
NPI 1952951527
1919 S SAN PEDRO ST
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-3100
✔ PECOS0.6 mi
Oluwatoyin Akintujoye, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1376992107
2098 S CENTRAL AVE
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-3100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Gabriela Flores, B.A.
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1124159892
2098 S CENTRAL AVE
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-3100
✔ PECOS0.6 mi
Jennifer Grijalva
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1417476276
2098 S CENTRAL AVE
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-3100
✔ PECOS0.6 mi
John-David Lyons, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1992287718
2098 S CENTRAL AVE
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-3100
✔ PECOS0.6 mi
Rebeca Marin, DMD
Dentist
NPI 1003589979
2098 S CENTRAL AVE
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-3100
✔ PECOS0.6 mi
Stephanie Smith, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1447852074
2098 S CENTRAL AVE
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-3100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Lluriana Bailon, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1336657204
1005 E WASHINGTON BLVD STE A
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(323) 233-3100
✔ PECOS0.7 mi
Sandy Cadena, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1699167999
1005 E WASHINGTON BLVD STE A
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(323) 233-3100
✔ PECOS0.7 mi
Angelina Nieto-Rodriguez, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1407330962
1005 E WASHINGTON BLVD STE A
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(323) 233-3100
✔ PECOS0.7 mi
Victor Arias, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1275194516
4425 S CENTRAL AVE
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 908-4200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Armin Dadkhah, DPM
Podiatry
NPI 1417529587
1720 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 268-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.4 mi
Elinora Madrid Carranza, M.D.
General Practice
NPI 1578917720
7543 SANTA MONICA BLVD
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 988-5900
✔ PECOS7.2 mi
Carlos Millan Espinoza, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1821528019
2603 VIA CAMPO
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 720-1144
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.0 mi
Nancy Glynn, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1689362519
14600 SHERMAN WAY STE 300
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 781-7097
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
Christine Aguayo, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1508583378
811 W DURNESS ST
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 617-4084
✔ PECOS19 mi
Desiree Montanez, MSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1497477350
420 N CHALBURN AVE
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 327-3570
✔ PECOS19 mi
Veronica Pina, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1003600099
808 W DIKE ST
Glendora, CA 91740
(310) 977-4037
✔ PECOS23 mi
See all 27 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 Universal Community Health Center's NPI number?

The NPI number for Universal Community Health Center is 1174913776. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 3, 2015.

Where is Universal Community Health Center located?

Universal Community Health Center is located at 2801 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90011. The listed phone number is (323) 233-3100.

What is Universal Community Health Center's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with taxonomy code 261QF0400X.

Is Universal Community Health Center enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Universal Community Health Center is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Universal Community Health Center?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 27 clinicians in 9 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Universal Community Health 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 Family Practice (9), Nurse Practitioner (6) and Clinical Social Worker (3). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 16 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Universal Community Health Center accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Universal Community Health 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 Universal Community Health Center was last updated on September 3, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.