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RAPID CARE INC
NPI 1376534529
Family Medicine in Albertville, AL

Active since November 04, 2005CLIA 01D0913612 · Certificate of Compliance
9511 US HIGHWAY 431, ALBERTVILLE, AL 35950(256) 891-7001(256) 891-2398 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 27, 2026, Sep 9, 2026 (2 updates tracked since 2026).

About Rapid Care Inc NPPES

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

RAPID CARE INC (NPI 1376534529) is a healthcare organization registered as a family medicine in Albertville, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. The organization holds a CLIA Certificate of Compliance certificate valid through September 22, 2027 and lists James Randall Austin, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376534529
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Legal Business NameRAPID CARE INC
Location Address9511 US HIGHWAY 431Albertville, AL 35950-0128
Mailing Address9511 Us Highway 431Albertville, AL 35950-0128 · (256) 891-7001 · Fax (256) 891-2398
Phone(256) 891-7001
Fax(256) 891-2398
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJames Randall AustinOwner · (256) 891-7001
Enumeration DateNovember 4, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 27, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1376534529 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
9511 US HIGHWAY 431, Albertville, AL 35950
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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)

Rapid Care Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Rapid Care Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

James Austin, DO
Internal Medicine
NPI 1932190188
9511 US HIGHWAY 431
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 891-7001
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Heather Lumpkin, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1063220275
205 AMY DR
Glencoe, AL 35905
(256) 486-4350
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare29 mi

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 Compliance 01D0913612

Rapid Care Inc · Albertville, AL
Active · expires Sep 22, 2027
CLIA Number01D0913612
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 23, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 22, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. James R. Austin
Laboratory Phone(256) 891-7001
Laboratory LocationRapid Care Inc9511 Us Highway 431, Albertville, AL 35950
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements.

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 Rapid Care Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rapid Care Inc is 1376534529. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 4, 2005.

Where is Rapid Care Inc located?

Rapid Care Inc is located at 9511 Us Highway 431, Albertville, AL 35950. The listed phone number is (256) 891-7001.

What is Rapid Care Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Rapid Care Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rapid Care Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Rapid Care Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Rapid Care Inc, in Internal Medicine and Nurse Practitioner. 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. Of these, 1 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Rapid Care Inc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Compliance (number 01D0913612) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 22, 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 Rapid Care Inc was last updated on October 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.