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CLAY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
NPI 1265485817
General Acute Care Hospital - Critical Access in Clay Center, KS

Active since May 17, 2006
4/5
Hospital Overall Rating
617 LIBERTY ST, CLAY CENTER, KS 67432(785) 632-2144(785) 632-3352 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 5, 2026, Jan 22, 2026 (2 updates tracked since 2026).

About Clay County Medical Center NPPES

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

CLAY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER (NPI 1265485817), doing business as Clay County Hospital, is a healthcare organization registered as a critical access in Clay Center, Kansas and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization lists Austin Gillard, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265485817
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy282NC0060X
Legal Business NameCLAY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
Location Address617 LIBERTY STClay Center, KS 67432-1564
Mailing AddressPo Box 802827Kansas City, MO 64180-2827 · (785) 632-2144 · Fax (785) 632-3686
Fax(785) 632-3352
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialAustin GillardCeo · (785) 632-2144
Enumeration DateMay 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 5, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 5, 2026
✔ NPI 1265485817 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 9

Taxonomy Code282NC0060X
License✔ Licensed in KS · H014001
Also ListedDietitian, RegisteredTaxonomy 133V00000X · License H014001 (KS)
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License H014001 (KS)
Also ListedHospice Care, Community BasedTaxonomy 251G00000X · License H014001 (KS)
Also ListedMedicare Defined Swing Bed UnitTaxonomy 275N00000X · License H014001 (KS)
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X · License H014001 (KS)
Also ListedNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredTaxonomy 367500000X · License H014001 (KS)
617 LIBERTY ST, Clay Center, KS 67432

Other Names 1

Former Legal Business NameClay County Hospital

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Clay County Medical Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

60

Medicare enrollment records show 60 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Clay County Medical Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 13 practice at this address and 19 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 11

Nurse Practitioner19
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)11
Family Practice10
Diagnostic Radiology8
General Surgery4
Orthopedic Surgery2
Urology2
Emergency Medicine1
3 other specialties3

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 60
Family Practice
NPI 1720774797
617 LIBERTY ST
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2144
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1134423304
609 LIBERTY ST
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2181
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1346195856
609 LIBERTY ST
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2181
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1114333010
609 LIBERTY ST
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2181
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1598379844
609 LIBERTY ST
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2181
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1003678160
609 LIBERTY ST
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2181
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1164914370
609 LIBERTY ST
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2144
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1174588735
609 LIBERTY ST
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2181
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1740283696
609 LIBERTY ST
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2181
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1336770205
609 LIBERTY ST
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2181
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1053314971
609 LIBERTY ST
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2181
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1639515026
609 LIBERTY ST
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2181
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1487252490
617 LIBERTY ST
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2144
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1053805887
609 LIBERTY ST
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2144
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1831192798
609 LIBERTY ST
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2181
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1598987018
609 LIBERTY ST
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2181
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1225472418
609 LIBERTY ST
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2181
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1619123411
609 LIBERTY ST
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2181
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
General Practice
NPI 1336347806
609 LIBERTY ST
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2181
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1871555953
650 HUEBNER RD
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 239-7151
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare29 mi
See all 60 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality and patient-experience ratings for Clay County Medical Center (CMS certification number 171371), from CMS Care Compare.

Clay County Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Clay Center, KS
4/5 CMS Overall Rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number171371
Location617 LibertyClay Center, KS 67432 · Clay County · (785) 632-2144
Emergency services Meaningful use of EHRs

Patient Experience

HCAHPS patient survey · Jan 2023 – Dec 2023
4/5 summary rating
Nurse communication
4/5
Doctor communication
5/5
Staff responsiveness
5/5
Communication about medicines
3/5
Discharge information
4/5
Care transition
4/5
Cleanliness
5/5
Quietness
5/5
Overall hospital rating
5/5
Recommend hospital
5/5
Star ratings summarize responses from patients surveyed after discharge, collected through the CMS HCAHPS program.

Complications & Deaths 5

Death rate for stroke patients
Cases too small to report
Death rate for pneumonia patients
18.3% No different than national
Death rate for heart failure patients
9.7% No different than national
Death rate for COPD patients
8.7% No different than national
Death rate for heart attack patients
Cases too small to report

Unplanned Hospital Visits 12

Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate
77 No different than national
Rate of readmission after discharge from hospital (hospital-wide)
222 No different than national
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate
53 No different than national
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients
37 No different than national
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate
Cases too small to report
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery
31 No different than national

Timely & Effective Care 12

Admit Decision Time to ED Departure Time for Admitted Patients - non psychiatric/mental health disorders
52 minutes
Emergency department volume
Low
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle
62%
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle
65%
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock
32%
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing
20%

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 Clay County Medical Center's NPI number?

The NPI number for Clay County Medical Center is 1265485817. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2006. The provider was formerly known as Clay County Hospital.

Where is Clay County Medical Center located?

Clay County Medical Center is located at 617 Liberty St, Clay Center, KS 67432. The listed phone number is (785) 632-2144.

What is Clay County Medical Center's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Acute Care Hospital, specializing in Critical Access, with taxonomy code 282NC0060X.

Is Clay County Medical Center enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Clay County Medical Center is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Clay County Medical Center?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 60 clinicians in 11 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Clay County Medical Center. 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 Nurse Practitioner (19), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (11) and Family Practice (10). Of these, 13 practice at this address and 19 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Is Clay County Medical Center a Medicare-certified hospital?

Yes. Clay County Medical Center is a Medicare-certified hospital (Critical Access Hospitals). The hospital provides emergency services.

What quality rating does Clay County Medical Center have?

CMS rates Clay County Medical Center 4 out of 5 stars overall on Care Compare, based on measures of safety, patient experience and outcomes. The full measure detail is in the Hospital Quality Ratings section above.

What insurance does Clay County Medical Center accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. list Clay County Medical Center 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 Clay County Medical Center was last updated on October 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 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.