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ESSENTIAL FAMILY MEDICINE, LLC
NPI 1265712459
Clinic/Center - Primary Care in Shelbyville, TN

Active since August 19, 2011CLIA 44D2033607 · Waiver
885 UNION ST STE A, SHELBYVILLE, TN 37160(931) 685-5036(931) 685-5097 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Essential Family Medicine, Llc NPPES

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

ESSENTIAL FAMILY MEDICINE, LLC (NPI 1265712459) is a healthcare organization registered as a primary care in Shelbyville, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since August 2011. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through July 1, 2027 and lists Lori Beth Dunnavant, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265712459
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QP2300X
Legal Business NameESSENTIAL FAMILY MEDICINE, LLC
Location Address885 UNION ST STE AShelbyville, TN 37160-2607
Mailing Address885 Union St Ste AShelbyville, TN 37160-2607 · (931) 685-5036 · Fax (931) 685-5097
Phone(931) 685-5036
Fax(931) 685-5097
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLori Beth DunnavantOwner · (931) 685-5036
Enumeration DateAugust 19, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 2025
NPPES CertifiedOctober 6, 2025
✔ NPI 1265712459 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Primary CareAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QP2300X
License✔ Licensed in TN · APN0000012679
885 UNION ST STE A, Shelbyville, TN 37160
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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)

Essential Family Medicine, 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 Essential Family Medicine, LLC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Lori Dunnavant, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1144527276
885 UNION ST STE A
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 685-5036
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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 44D2033607

Essential Family Medicine, LLC · Shelbyville, TN
Active · expires Jul 1, 2027
CLIA Number44D2033607
Laboratory TypePractitioner Other
Certificate Effective DateJuly 2, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 1, 2027
Laboratory DirectorLori B. Dunnavant
Laboratory Phone(931) 685-5036
Laboratory LocationEssential Family Medicine, LLC885 Union St, Shelbyville, TN 37160
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address 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 Essential Family Medicine, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Essential Family Medicine, LLC is 1265712459. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 19, 2011.

Where is Essential Family Medicine, LLC located?

Essential Family Medicine, LLC is located at 885 Union St Ste A, Shelbyville, TN 37160. The listed phone number is (931) 685-5036.

What is Essential Family Medicine, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Primary Care, with taxonomy code 261QP2300X.

Is Essential Family Medicine, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Essential Family Medicine, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Essential Family Medicine, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Nurse Practitioner) reassigns their Medicare billing to Essential Family Medicine, 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 Essential Family Medicine, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 44D2033607) is associated with this NPI, valid through July 1, 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 Essential Family Medicine, LLC was last updated on October 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.