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TRUCARE MEDICAL CENTER
NPI 1285182147
Pediatrics in Highland, IN

Active since September 20, 2016CLIA 15D2121607 · Waiver
8437 KENNEDY AVE, HIGHLAND, IN 46322(219) 662-3931(219) 663-6359 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 1, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 1, 2020, Apr 3, 2020, Dec 29, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Trucare Medical Center NPPES

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

TRUCARE MEDICAL CENTER (NPI 1285182147) is a healthcare organization registered as a pediatrics in Highland, Indiana and active in the NPI registry since September 2016. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through November 8, 2026, maintains a secondary practice location in Schererville, and lists Aida Ramirez, Coo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285182147
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Legal Business NameTRUCARE MEDICAL CENTER
Location Address8437 KENNEDY AVEHighland, IN 46322-1140
Mailing Address1500 Eagle Ridge Drive, Suite 201Schererville, IN 46375 · (219) 237-2079 · Fax (219) 595-5377
Phone(219) 662-3931
Fax(219) 663-6359
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialAida RamirezCoo · (219) 237-2079
Enumeration DateSeptember 20, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 1, 20204 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 1, 2020
✔ NPI 1285182147 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 01055919A
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 01055919A (IN)
8437 KENNEDY AVE, Highland, IN 46322
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11500 Eagle Ridge Drive, Suite 202Schererville, IN 46375 · Phone (219) 237-2079

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 2

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 15D2121607

Tru Care Medical Center, LLC · Highland, IN
Active · expires Nov 8, 2026
CLIA Number15D2121607
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateNovember 9, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateNovember 8, 2026
Laboratory DirectorSusan Ramirez
Laboratory Phone(219) 662-3931
Laboratory LocationTru Care Medical Center, LLC8437 Kennedy Ave, Highland, IN 46322
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 15D2188993

Trucare Medical Center · Schererville, IN
Expired · Jul 23, 2026
CLIA Number15D2188993
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJuly 24, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 23, 2026
Laboratory DirectorSusan Ramirez
Laboratory Phone(219) 237-2079
Laboratory LocationTrucare Medical Center1500 Eagle Ridge Dr Ste 201, Schererville, IN 46375
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 2

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

MRS. NICOLE LOUISE LOPEZ FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8437 KENNEDY AVE
HIGHLAND, IN 46322
Lake County (219) 237-2079
ST. MARGARET MERCY HEALTHCARE CENTERS, INC
Family Medicine
8437 KENNEDY AVE
HIGHLAND, IN 46322
Lake County (219) 852-1521

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 Trucare Medical Center's NPI number?

The NPI number for Trucare Medical Center is 1285182147. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 20, 2016.

Where is Trucare Medical Center located?

Trucare Medical Center is located at 8437 Kennedy Ave, Highland, IN 46322. The listed phone number is (219) 662-3931.

What is Trucare Medical Center's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Does Trucare Medical Center hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 15D2121607) is associated with this NPI, valid through November 8, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Trucare Medical Center accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and Ambetter from Meridian list Trucare 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 Trucare Medical Center was last updated on July 1, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.