BLUESTEM HEALTH
NPI 1184194557
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Lincoln, NE

Active since November 28, 2018CLIA Certified · 2 labs
3100 N 14TH ST, LINCOLN, NE 68521(402) 476-1455(402) 476-1670 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 27, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 21, 2022, Sep 22, 2021, Nov 28, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Bluestem Health NPPES

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

BLUESTEM HEALTH (NPI 1184194557) is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Lincoln, Nebraska and active in the NPI registry since November 2018. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates and lists Brad Lee Meyer, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184194557
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QF0400X
Legal Business NameBLUESTEM HEALTH
Location Address3100 N 14TH STLincoln, NE 68521-2134
Mailing Address1021 N 27th StLincoln, NE 68503-1803 · (402) 476-1455 · Fax (402) 476-1670
Fax(402) 476-1670
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBrad Lee MeyerCeo · (402) 470-5424
Enumeration DateNovember 28, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 27, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 27, 2025
✔ NPI 1184194557 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QF0400X
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X
3100 N 14TH ST, Lincoln, NE 68521

Other Names 1

Other NameBluestem Health Kreshel Clinic

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid10026494204NE
Medicaid10026494206NE

Group Practice 1

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

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)

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

20

Medicare enrollment records show 20 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Bluestem Health, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 19 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 6

Family Practice8
Nurse Practitioner6
Clinical Psychologist2
Dentist2
Mental Health Counselor1
Pediatric Medicine1

Clinicians, nearest first (20)

Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1417979774
3100 N 14TH ST STE 201
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 477-6600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1174537849
3100 N 14TH ST STE 201
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 476-1455
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1881639573
3100 N 14TH ST STE 201
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 477-6600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1093155517
1021 N 27TH ST
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 476-1455
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.6 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1841290822
1021 N 27TH ST
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 476-1455
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.6 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1780343178
1021 N 27TH ST
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 476-1455
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.6 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1790061794
1021 N 27TH ST
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 476-1455
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.6 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1740851807
1021 N 27TH ST
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 476-1455
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.6 mi
Dentist
NPI 1689682569
1021 N 27TH ST
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 476-1640
✔ PECOS1.6 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1912388927
1021 N 27TH ST
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 476-1455
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.6 mi
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1275095416
1021 N 27TH ST
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 817-3290
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.7 mi
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1396930236
1021 N 27TH ST
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 476-1455
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.7 mi
Dentist
NPI 1538249156
1021 N 27TH ST
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 476-1640
✔ PECOS1.7 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1982437943
1021 N 27TH ST
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 476-1455
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.7 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1700400512
2222 S 16TH ST STE 435
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 476-1455
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.5 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1184907362
2222 S 16TH ST STE 435
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 476-1455
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.5 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1083978134
2222 S 16TH ST STE 435
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 476-1455
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.5 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1386082097
4130 PIONEER WOODS DR
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 483-2987
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.5 mi
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1295884120
2301 O ST STE 2
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 476-1455
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.9 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1467866277
249 OLSON DR STE 111
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 991-2200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare40 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 28D1017099

Bluestem Health Main Clinic · Lincoln, NE
Active · expires Sep 15, 2027
CLIA Number28D1017099
Laboratory TypeCommunity Clinic
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 16, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 15, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. Michael Israel
Laboratory Phone(402) 476-1455
Laboratory LocationBluestem Health Main Clinic1021 N 27th Street, Lincoln, NE 68503
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 28D0455347

Bluestem Health Kreshel Clinic · Lincoln, NE
Active · expires Mar 31, 2027
CLIA Number28D0455347
Laboratory TypeFederally Qualified Health Center
Certificate Effective DateApril 1, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 31, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. Michael Israel
Laboratory Phone(402) 476-1455
Laboratory LocationBluestem Health Kreshel Clinic3100 North 14th Street Suite 201, Lincoln, NE 68521
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 Bluestem Health's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bluestem Health is 1184194557. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 28, 2018. The provider is also known as Bluestem Health Kreshel Clinic.

Where is Bluestem Health located?

Bluestem Health is located at 3100 N 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68521. The listed phone number is (402) 476-1455.

What is Bluestem 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 Bluestem Health enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bluestem Health is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Bluestem Health?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 20 clinicians in 6 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Bluestem 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 Family Practice (8), Nurse Practitioner (6) and Clinical Psychologist (2). Of these, 3 practice at this address and 19 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Bluestem 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 Bluestem Health accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and Sanford Health Plan list Bluestem 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 Bluestem Health was last updated on January 27, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.