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SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES LLC
NPI 1265434807
Internal Medicine in Las Cruces, NM

Active since August 12, 2005CLIA 32D0992737 · Waiver
780 S WALNUT ST, BLDG #7, LAS CRUCES, NM 88001(575) 527-2600(575) 527-5342 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 8, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Southwest Healthcare Associates Llc NPPES

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

SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES LLC (NPI 1265434807) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Las Cruces, New Mexico and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through October 23, 2027 and lists Azhar Zahir, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265434807
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameSOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES LLC
Location Address780 S WALNUT ST, BLDG #7Las Cruces, NM 88001-1425
Mailing AddressPo Box 1560Las Cruces, NM 88004-1560 · (575) 647-8366 · Fax (575) 647-8381
Phone(575) 527-2600
Fax(575) 527-5342
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialAzhar ZahirOwner · (505) 647-8366
Enumeration DateAugust 12, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 8, 2011
✔ NPI 1265434807 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NM · 96164
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.
780 S WALNUT ST, Las Cruces, NM 88001
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Other Identifiers 2

MedicaidJ2106NM
Medicare PIN300521104NM

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

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Southwest Healthcare Associates Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Southwest Healthcare Associates LLC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Azhar Zahir
Internal Medicine
NPI 1750465258
3865 E LOHMAN AVE SUITE 3
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 527-2600
✔ PECOS1.3 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

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 32D0992737

Southwest Healthcare Associates, LLC · Las Cruces, NM
Active · expires Oct 23, 2027
CLIA Number32D0992737
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateOctober 24, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 23, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. Azhar Zahir
Laboratory Phone(575) 527-2600
Laboratory LocationSouthwest Healthcare Associates, LLC3865 E Lohman Suite 3 Bldg #7, Las Cruces, NM 88011
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: 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 Southwest Healthcare Associates LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Southwest Healthcare Associates LLC is 1265434807. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 12, 2005.

Where is Southwest Healthcare Associates LLC located?

Southwest Healthcare Associates LLC is located at 780 S Walnut St Bldg #7, Las Cruces, NM 88001. The listed phone number is (575) 527-2600.

What is Southwest Healthcare Associates LLC's specialty?

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

Is Southwest Healthcare Associates LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Southwest Healthcare Associates LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Southwest Healthcare Associates LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Internal Medicine) reassigns their Medicare billing to Southwest Healthcare Associates LLC. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Southwest Healthcare Associates LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 32D0992737) is associated with this NPI, valid through October 23, 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 Southwest Healthcare Associates LLC was last updated on August 8, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.