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FIRST CHOICE WELLNESS CENTERS, LLC
NPI 1255088357
Clinic/Center - Multi-Specialty in Columbus, GA

Active since March 08, 2022
705 17TH ST STE 100, COLUMBUS, GA 31901(866) 665-3244(844) 461-3244 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 14, 2026, Apr 13, 2023, Mar 8, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About First Choice Wellness Centers, Llc NPPES

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

FIRST CHOICE WELLNESS CENTERS, LLC (NPI 1255088357), doing business as Lux Infusion Centers 3, is a healthcare organization registered as a multi-specialty in Columbus, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since March 2022. The organization lists Edward Kramm, Chief Executive Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255088357
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QM1300X
Legal Business NameFIRST CHOICE WELLNESS CENTERS, LLC
Location Address705 17TH ST STE 100Columbus, GA 31901-3501
Mailing Address855 Sw 78th Ave # C200Plantation, FL 33324-3223 · (866) 665-3244 · Fax (844) 461-3244
Phone(866) 665-3244
Fax(844) 461-3244
Organization SubpartYesParent: Biomatrix Specialty Pharmacy, Llc
Authorized OfficialEdward KrammChief Executive Officer · (913) 515-6719
Enumeration DateMarch 8, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateMay 14, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1255088357 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Multi-SpecialtyAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QM1300X
Also ListedClinic/Center · Infusion TherapyTaxonomy 261QI0500X
705 17TH ST STE 100, Columbus, GA 31901
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsLux Infusion Centers 3

Other Identifiers 1

Other001167755TN · Tn Sec Of State

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

First Choice Wellness Centers, Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to First Choice Wellness Centers, LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Crystal Claridy, N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1235680745
1900 10TH AVE STE 211
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 324-6661
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Huma Ahmed, MD
Rheumatology
NPI 1972616241
2443 BROOKSTONE CENTRE PKWY STE A
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 320-8900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.1 mi

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 First Choice Wellness Centers, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for First Choice Wellness Centers, LLC is 1255088357. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 8, 2022. The provider is doing business as LUX Infusion Centers 3.

Where is First Choice Wellness Centers, LLC located?

First Choice Wellness Centers, LLC is located at 705 17th St Ste 100, Columbus, GA 31901. The listed phone number is (866) 665-3244.

What is First Choice Wellness Centers, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Multi-Specialty, with taxonomy code 261QM1300X.

Is First Choice Wellness Centers, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. First Choice Wellness Centers, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through First Choice Wellness Centers, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to First Choice Wellness Centers, LLC, in Nurse Practitioner and Rheumatology. 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. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does First Choice Wellness Centers, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee list First Choice Wellness Centers, LLC 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 First Choice Wellness Centers, LLC was last updated on May 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.