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BIG SPRINGS MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
NPI 1225045321
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Van Buren, MO

Active since August 02, 2006CLIA 26D2049282 · Waiver
405 MAIN STREET, VAN BUREN, MO 63965(573) 323-4253(573) 323-4465 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 4, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 4, 2026, Nov 30, 2017, Feb 20, 2017 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Big Springs Medical Association NPPES

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

BIG SPRINGS MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (NPI 1225045321), doing business as Missouri Highlands Health Care, is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Van Buren, Missouri and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through October 31, 2026 and lists Karen R White, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225045321
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QF0400X
Legal Business NameBIG SPRINGS MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Location Address405 MAIN STREETVan Buren, MO 63965-0486
Mailing Address110 S 2nd StEllington, MO 63638-9400 · (573) 663-2313 · Fax (573) 663-2441
Phone(573) 323-4253
Fax(573) 323-4465
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKaren R WhiteCeo · (573) 663-2313
Enumeration DateAugust 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 4, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 4, 2026
✔ NPI 1225045321 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QF0400X
405 MAIN STREET, Van Buren, MO 63965
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Other Names 2

Doing Business AsMissouri Highlands Health Care
Other NameBig Springs Medical Clinic

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

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 26D2049282

Big Springs Medical Clinic · Van Buren, MO
Active · expires Oct 31, 2026
CLIA Number26D2049282
Laboratory TypeFederally Qualified Health Center
Certificate Effective DateNovember 1, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 31, 2026
Laboratory DirectorJulli Morris
Laboratory Phone(573) 323-4253
Laboratory LocationBig Springs Medical Clinic405 Main Street, Van Buren, MO 63965
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. KIMBERLEE PALMER BARNES PSY.D., L.P.C.
Psychologist
405 MAIN STREET
VAN BUREN, MO 63965
Carter County (573) 323-4253
ROBIN CHRISTINA HARWELL MSRDLDCDE
Dietitian, Registered
405 MAIN STREET
VAN BUREN, MO 63965
Carter County (573) 323-4253
MIRANDA NELSON APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
405 MAIN STREET
VAN BUREN, MO 63965
Carter County (573) 323-4253

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 Big Springs Medical Association's NPI number?

The NPI number for Big Springs Medical Association is 1225045321. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 2, 2006. The provider is doing business as Missouri Highlands Health Care. The provider is also known as Big Springs Medical Clinic.

Where is Big Springs Medical Association located?

Big Springs Medical Association is located at 405 Main Street, Van Buren, MO 63965. The listed phone number is (573) 323-4253.

What is Big Springs Medical Association's specialty?

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

Does Big Springs Medical Association hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 26D2049282) is associated with this NPI, valid through October 31, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Big Springs Medical Association accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 4 other insurers list Big Springs Medical Association 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 Big Springs Medical Association was last updated on August 4, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 days 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.