BUCHANAN COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
NPI 1336281245
Emergency Medicine in Independence, IA

Active since February 14, 2007
1600 1ST ST E, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644(319) 332-0999(319) 332-0958 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 14, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Buchanan County Health Center NPPES

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

BUCHANAN COUNTY HEALTH CENTER (NPI 1336281245) is a healthcare organization registered as an emergency medicine in Independence, Iowa and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. The organization lists Wade E Weis, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336281245
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Legal Business NamePEOPLE'S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Location Address1600 1ST ST EIndependence, IA 50644-3155
Mailing Address1600 1st St EIndependence, IA 50644-3155 · (319) 332-0999 · Fax (319) 332-0958
Fax(319) 332-0958
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialWade E WeisCeo · (319) 332-0999
Enumeration DateFebruary 14, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 14, 2022
NPPES CertifiedMarch 14, 2022
✔ NPI 1336281245 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1600 1ST ST E, Independence, IA 50644

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsBuchanan County Health Center

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid0100545IA
Other10054IA · Bc Er Group

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

91

Medicare enrollment records show 91 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Buchanan County Health Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 10 practice at this address. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 11

Emergency Medicine32
Nurse Practitioner23
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)20
Family Practice4
Urology4
Clinical Social Worker2
Otolaryngology2
Gastroenterology1
3 other specialties3

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 91
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1750335212
1600 1ST ST E
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 332-0999
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1467833632
1600 1ST ST E
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 332-0999
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1902111503
1600 1ST ST E
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 332-0999
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1114915220
1600 1ST ST E
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-2541
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1427055375
1600 1ST ST E
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-2541
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1184074742
1600 1ST ST E
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 332-0999
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1528100963
1600 1ST ST E
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-6071
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1427796531
1600 1ST ST E
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 332-0999
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1053792887
1600 1ST ST E
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 332-0999
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1992226906
1600 1ST ST E
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 332-0999
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1447282942
211 SOUTH ST W
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-2242
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1225411382
2405 ROCK ISLAND RD
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-2651
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1205334570
2405 ROCK ISLAND RD
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-2651
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1073248951
712 W MAIN ST
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 822-1435
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1023314218
712 W MAIN ST
Manchester, IA 52057
(319) 368-3625
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1326905969
709 W MAIN ST
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 822-1435
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1154189256
709 W MAIN ST
Manchester, IA 52057
(319) 833-5381
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1962088104
709 W MAIN ST
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-7457
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1174521777
709 W MAIN ST
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-7777
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1487701652
709 W MAIN ST
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 822-1435
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi
See all 91 clinicians

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

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 People's Memorial Hospital's NPI number?

The NPI number for People's Memorial Hospital is 1336281245. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 14, 2007. The provider is doing business as Buchanan County Health Center.

Where is People's Memorial Hospital located?

People's Memorial Hospital is located at 1600 1st St E, Independence, IA 50644. The listed phone number is (319) 332-0999.

What is People's Memorial Hospital's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is People's Memorial Hospital enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. People's Memorial Hospital is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through People's Memorial Hospital?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 91 clinicians in 11 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to People's Memorial Hospital. 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 Emergency Medicine (32), Nurse Practitioner (23) and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (20). Of these, 10 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for People's Memorial Hospital was last updated on March 14, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.