FOREMOST FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS
NPI 1407274855
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Balch Springs, TX

Active since April 02, 2014CLIA 45D0051690 · Waiver
3515 SHEPHERD LN, BALCH SPRINGS, TX 75180(972) 588-4532(214) 888-3149 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 2, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Foremost Family Health Centers NPPES

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

FOREMOST FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS (NPI 1407274855) is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Balch Springs, Texas and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through February 15, 2028 and lists Joyce E Tapley, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407274855
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QF0400X
Legal Business NameMARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. FAMILY CLINIC
Location Address3515 SHEPHERD LNBalch Springs, TX 75180-2325
Mailing AddressPo Box 150128Dallas, TX 75315-0128 · (214) 426-3645 · Fax (214) 421-0937
Fax(214) 888-3149
Organization SubpartYesParent: Martin Luther Kinfg, Jr. Family Clinic
Authorized OfficialJoyce E TapleyCeo · (214) 426-3645
Enumeration DateApril 2, 2014
NPI 1407274855 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QF0400X
3515 SHEPHERD LN, Balch Springs, TX 75180

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsForemost Family Health Centers

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 45D0051690

Mlk Jr Family Clinic Dba Foremost Family Health Center · Dallas, TX
Active · expires Feb 15, 2028
CLIA Number45D0051690
Laboratory TypeFederally Qualified Health Center
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 16, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 15, 2028
Laboratory DirectorDorothy Marshall
Laboratory Phone(214) 426-3645
Laboratory LocationMlk Jr Family Clinic Dba Foremost Family Health Center2922 B Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

Family Medicine
3515 SHEPHERD LN
BALCH SPRINGS, TX 75180
Physician Assistant
3515 SHEPHERD LN
BALCH SPRINGS, TX 75180
Family Medicine
3515 SHEPHERD LN
BALCH SPRINGS, TX 75180
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3515 SHEPHERD LN
BALCH SPRINGS, TX 75180

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 Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Clinic's NPI number?

The NPI number for Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Clinic is 1407274855. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 2, 2014. The provider is doing business as Foremost Family Health Centers.

Where is Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Clinic located?

Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Clinic is located at 3515 Shepherd Ln, Balch Springs, TX 75180. The listed phone number is (972) 588-4532.

What is Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Clinic's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with taxonomy code 261QF0400X.

Does Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Clinic hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D0051690) is associated with this NPI, valid through February 15, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Clinic was last updated on April 2, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.