PREFERRED HOSPITAL LEASING ELDORADO, INC.
NPI 1295764553
General Acute Care Hospital - Critical Access in Eldorado, TX

Active since June 30, 2006
100 N US HIGHWAY 277, ELDORADO, TX 76936(325) 853-2507 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Preferred Hospital Leasing Eldorado, Inc. NPPES

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

PREFERRED HOSPITAL LEASING ELDORADO, INC. (NPI 1295764553), doing business as Schleicher County Medical Center, is a healthcare organization registered as a critical access in Eldorado, Texas and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization lists Donald A Freeman, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295764553
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy282NC0060X
Legal Business NamePREFERRED HOSPITAL LEASING ELDORADO, INC.
Location Address100 N US HIGHWAY 277Eldorado, TX 76936-4010
Mailing Address100 N Us Highway 277, P.o. Box VEldorado, TX 76936-4010 · (325) 853-2507
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDonald A FreemanPresident · (405) 878-0202
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 12, 2025
NPPES CertifiedDecember 12, 2025
✔ NPI 1295764553 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Taxonomy Code282NC0060X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 008340
Also ListedClinic/Center · Ambulatory SurgicalTaxonomy 261QA1903X
100 N US HIGHWAY 277, Eldorado, TX 76936

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsSchleicher County Medical Center

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid179272301TX

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Preferred Hospital Leasing Eldorado, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by March 31, 2027

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateTexasEnrollment IDO20061104000633Part A · Critical Access HospitalDue dateMarch 31, 2027
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

5

Medicare enrollment records show 5 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Preferred Hospital Leasing Eldorado, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (5)

Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1144689969
100 N US HIGHWAY 277
Eldorado, TX 76936
(325) 853-3137
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1144992082
102 N US HIGHWAY 277
Eldorado, TX 76936
(325) 853-3137
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1093318669
308 HUDSPETH ST
Sonora, TX 76950
(325) 387-2521
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1942239207
3001 S JACKSON ST
San Angelo, TX 76904
(325) 223-6347
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare40 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1265481113
310 S PECOS ST 2ND FLOOR
Coleman, TX 76834
(325) 625-3533
✔ PECOS96 mi

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 Schleicher County Medical Center (CMS certification number 451304), from CMS Care Compare.

Schleicher County Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Eldorado, TX
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number451304
Location102 North Us Highway 277Eldorado, TX 76936 · Schleicher County · (325) 853-2507
Emergency services

Complications & Deaths 3

Death rate for COPD patients
Cases too small to report
Death rate for heart failure patients
Cases too small to report
Death rate for pneumonia patients
Cases too small to report

Unplanned Hospital Visits 6

Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate
Cases too small to report
Rate of readmission after discharge from hospital (hospital-wide)
Cases too small to report
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate
Cases too small to report
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients
Cases too small to report
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients
Cases too small to report
Hospital return days for heart failure patients
Cases too small to report

Timely & Effective Care 2

Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit A lower number of minutes is better
89 minutes
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination
92%

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 Preferred Hospital Leasing Eldorado, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Preferred Hospital Leasing Eldorado, Inc. is 1295764553. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2006. The provider is doing business as Schleicher County Medical Center.

Where is Preferred Hospital Leasing Eldorado, Inc. located?

Preferred Hospital Leasing Eldorado, Inc. is located at 100 N Us Highway 277, Eldorado, TX 76936. The listed phone number is (325) 853-2507.

What is Preferred Hospital Leasing Eldorado, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Is Preferred Hospital Leasing Eldorado, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Preferred Hospital Leasing Eldorado, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Preferred Hospital Leasing Eldorado, Inc.'s Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Part A enrollment for this organization (Texas, Critical Access Hospital) is due for revalidation by March 31, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Preferred Hospital Leasing Eldorado, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 5 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Preferred Hospital Leasing Eldorado, Inc.. 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 (3) and Family Practice (2). Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Is Preferred Hospital Leasing Eldorado, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospital?

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

What insurance does Preferred Hospital Leasing Eldorado, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and UnitedHealthcare list Preferred Hospital Leasing Eldorado, Inc. 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 Preferred Hospital Leasing Eldorado, Inc. was last updated on December 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.