VENTANA HEALTH AND MEDICAL CENTER
NPI 1215376496
Internal Medicine in Pismo Beach, CA

Active since June 20, 2013CLIA 05D2164485 · Waiver
901 OAK PARK BLVD, SUITE 101, PISMO BEACH, CA 93449(805) 489-2205 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 6, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Ventana Health And Medical Center NPPES

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

VENTANA HEALTH AND MEDICAL CENTER (NPI 1215376496) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Pismo Beach, California and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 4, 2027 and lists Jeff Koury, Svp Regional Operations; Tenet, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215376496
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameFIRST CHOICE PHYSICIAN PARTNERS
Location Address901 OAK PARK BLVD, SUITE 101Pismo Beach, CA 93449-3408
Mailing AddressPo Box 748263Los Angeles, CA 90074-8063 · (805) 489-2205
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialJeff KourySvp Regional Operations; Tenet · (714) 428-6842
Enumeration DateJune 20, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJune 6, 2016
✔ NPI 1215376496 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
901 OAK PARK BLVD, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsVentana Health And Medical Center

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 SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ventana Health And Medical Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

484

Medicare enrollment records show 484 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Ventana Health And Medical Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 6 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 43

Anesthesiology95
Diagnostic Radiology47
Internal Medicine43
Obstetrics/Gynecology37
Nurse Practitioner30
Family Practice27
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)19
General Surgery18
35 other specialties168

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 484
Internal Medicine
NPI 1518996412
931 OAK PARK BLVD STE 101
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 474-2600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1316145303
562 CAMINO MERCADO
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 410-8971
✔ PECOS0.5 mi
Interventional Cardiology
NPI 1508960527
835 AEROVISTA PL
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 457-9568
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.7 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1932402476
699 W TEFFT ST STE A
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 930-9995
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.6 mi
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
NPI 1962716316
1551 BISHOP ST C310
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-1863
✔ PECOS9.9 mi
Gastroenterology
NPI 1962483545
1551 BISHOP ST SUITE 510
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 549-7843
✔ PECOS9.9 mi
Pulmonary Disease
NPI 1750367587
1304 ELLA ST STE A
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 549-9555
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1861741787
1304 ELLA ST STE A
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 549-9555
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1396768115
1941 JOHNSON AVE STE 204
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-4347
✔ PECOS10 mi
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1114142999
1223 HIGUERA ST STE 203
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 864-5330
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1194762070
842 CALIFORNIA BLVD
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 542-9678
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1205827474
1250 PEACH ST STE B
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-4043
✔ PECOS11 mi
Gastroenterology
NPI 1760758106
1010 MURRAY AVE
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(516) 572-5881
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1649250424
100 CASA ST SUITE D-3
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 546-2057
✔ PECOS11 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1154419117
35 CASA ST STE 320
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 250-4844
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
Pain Management
NPI 1144677691
35 CASA ST STE 130
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 541-1422
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1427490689
35 CASA ST STE 220
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 595-1808
✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
Neurosurgery
NPI 1295180461
35 CASA ST STE 320
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 316-3733
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
NPI 1346478146
35 CASA ST STE 220
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 595-1808
✔ PECOS11 mi
Anesthesiology
NPI 1912091646
1400 E CHURCH ST
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 739-3000
✔ PECOS17 mi
See all 484 clinicians

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

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 05D2164485

Ventana Health Center · Pismo Beach, CA
Active · expires Apr 4, 2027
CLIA Number05D2164485
Laboratory TypeCommunity Clinic
Certificate Effective DateApril 5, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateApril 4, 2027
Laboratory DirectorMelvin Lopez
Laboratory Phone(805) 994-5485
Laboratory LocationVentana Health Center901 Oak Park Boulevard, Suite 101, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address
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 First Choice Physician Partners's NPI number?

The NPI number for First Choice Physician Partners is 1215376496. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2013. The provider is doing business as Ventana Health And Medical Center.

Where is First Choice Physician Partners located?

First Choice Physician Partners is located at 901 Oak Park Blvd Suite 101, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. The listed phone number is (805) 489-2205.

What is First Choice Physician Partners's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is First Choice Physician Partners enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. First Choice Physician Partners is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through First Choice Physician Partners?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 484 clinicians in 43 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to First Choice Physician Partners. 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 Anesthesiology (95), Diagnostic Radiology (47) and Internal Medicine (43). Of these, 6 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does First Choice Physician Partners hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 05D2164485) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 4, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for First Choice Physician Partners was last updated on June 6, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.