EDWARDS COUNTY HOSPITAL LIFE CARE UNIT
NPI 1215122429
Clinic/Center - Critical Access Hospital in Kinsley, KS
NPI Status: Active since September 11, 2007
Contact Information
620 WINCHESTER AVE
KINSLEY, KS
ZIP 67547
Phone: (620) 659-3621
Fax: (620) 659-3869
- Organization
- Clinic/Center
- Critical Access Hospital
- CLIA Number: 17D0452770
- CLIA Cert. Type: Hospital
- CLIA Exp. Date: 10-09-2026
About EDWARDS COUNTY HOSPITAL LIFE CARE UNIT
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Edwards County Hospital Life Care Unit, a provider established in Kinsley, Kansas operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in critical access hospital . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1215122429 assigned on September 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QC0050X with license number 261QC0050X (KS). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. The provider's is doing business as Edwards County Hospital Life Care Unit. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mr. Robert Krickbaum (Chief Executive Officer)
- NPI
- 1215122429
- Provider Legal Name
- EDWARDS COUNTY HOSPITAL AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
- Other Organization Name
- EDWARDS COUNTY HOSPITAL LIFE CARE UNIT
- Other Name Type
- Doing Business As (3)
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 620 WINCHESTER AVE KINSLEY, KS 67547
- Location Phone
- (620) 659-3621
- Location Fax
- (620) 659-3869
- Mailing Address
- 620 W 8TH ST KINSLEY, KS 67547
- Mailing Phone
- (620) 659-3621
- Mailing Fax
- (620) 659-3869
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 09-11-2007
- Last Update Date
- 09-10-2013
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Clinic/Center Critical Access Hospital
- Taxonomy Code
- 261QC0050X
- Type
- Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
- License No.
- 261QC0050X
- License State
- KS
- Taxonomy Description
- An outpatient entity, facility, or distinct part of a facility within or affiliated with a Critical Access Hospital that provides access to primary care services for individuals in a small rural community and is Medicare certified.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17M317 | MEDICARE OSCAR/CERTIFICATION (06) | KS | |
| 100103110A | MEDICAID (05) | KS | |
| 016623 | MEDICARE OSCAR/CERTIFICATION (06) |
CLIA Information
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:
- CLIA Number
- 17D0452770
- Facility Type
- Hospital
- Certificate Effective Date
- October 10, 2024
- Certificate Expiration Date
- October 09, 2026
- Laboratory Director
- ERNEST J. BINDER
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Certificate Type Description
- This CLIA certificate is issued to Edwards County Hospital Life Care Unit after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements. This type of certificate is issued to laboratories that perform nonwaived (moderate and/or high complexity) testing.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1215122429, we treat the final digit (9) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 51. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 51 = 9).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 51 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1215122429, enumerated as an "organization" on September 11, 2007.
The provider is located at 620 WINCHESTER AVE KINSLEY, KS 67547 and the phone number is (620) 659-3621.
Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QC0050X and a focus in Critical Access Hospital.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
