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HIGHLAND PHARMACY
NPI 1417945494
Pharmacy - Community/Retail Pharmacy in Albuquerque, NM

Active since October 12, 2005CLIA 32D2192703 · Waiver
717 ENCINO PL NE, STE 1, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102(505) 243-3777(505) 246-0145 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 6, 2023, Jan 6, 2022, Feb 12, 2021 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2016).

About Highland Pharmacy NPPES

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

HIGHLAND PHARMACY (NPI 1417945494) is a healthcare organization registered as a community/retail pharmacy in Albuquerque, New Mexico and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through September 13, 2026 and lists Ashok Pothula, Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417945494
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy3336C0003X
Legal Business NameBESTCARE HIGHLAND LLC
Location Address717 ENCINO PL NE, STE 1Albuquerque, NM 87102-2611
Mailing Address717 Encino Pl Ne, Ste 1Albuquerque, NM 87102-2611 · (505) 243-3777 · Fax (505) 246-0145
Phone(505) 243-3777
Fax(505) 246-0145
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialAshok PothulaManager · (505) 243-3777
Enumeration DateOctober 12, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 20237 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 6, 2023
✔ NPI 1417945494 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPharmacy · Community/Retail PharmacySuppliers
Taxonomy Code3336C0003X
License✔ Licensed in NM · PH00004108
Definition
A pharmacy where pharmacists store, prepare, and dispense medicinal preparations and/or prescriptions for a local patient population in accordance with federal and state law; counsel patients and caregivers (sometimes independent of the dispensing process); administer vaccinations; and provide other professional services associated with pharmaceutical care such as health screenings, consultative services with other health care providers, collaborative practice, disease state management, and education classes.
Also ListedPharmacyTaxonomy 333600000X
Also ListedPharmacy · Compounding PharmacyTaxonomy 3336C0004X
717 ENCINO PL NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsHighland Pharmacy

Other Identifiers 2

Other2155864Pk
Medicaid46331018NM

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health and more.Insurance ›

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 32D2192703

Highland Pharmacy · Albuquerque, NM
Active · expires Sep 13, 2026
CLIA Number32D2192703
Laboratory TypeMobile Laboratory
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 14, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 13, 2026
Laboratory DirectorJessica L. Shaw
Laboratory Phone(505) 243-3777
Laboratory LocationHighland Pharmacy717 Encino Pl NE Ste1, Albuquerque, NM 87102
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008
The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.
118 services118 patients
Influenza vaccine, inactivated 90653
The Influenza vaccine, inactivated, is a shot given to protect against the flu. It contains killed virus particles that help your body build immunity to the flu. It's recommended annually to keep your protection up-to-date. It's safe for ages 6 months and up.
91 services91 patients
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 90662
The Influenza Vaccine Split Virus, preservative-free, is a flu shot to protect against the influenza virus. It is made from parts of inactivated flu viruses and doesn't contain preservatives, reducing potential side effects. It helps your body develop immunity to the flu.
15 services15 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

ANNA ELIZABETH BARNETT MD
Internal Medicine
717 ENCINO PL NE, SUITE 17
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
Bernalillo County (505) 243-7717
MS. SAMARA BRILL ALPERN RD
Dietitian, Registered
717 ENCINO PL NE, SUITE 28
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
Bernalillo County (505) 338-4800
PAMELA GUTIERREZ RN CDE
Registered Nurse (Diabetes Educator)
717 ENCINO PL NE, SUITE 28
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
Bernalillo County (505) 338-4800
SCOTT RICCI RPH
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
717 ENCINO PL NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
Bernalillo County (505) 243-3777
VALERIE QUINN RN, CDE
Registered Nurse (Diabetes Educator)
717 ENCINO PL NE, 28
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
Bernalillo County (505) 338-4800
LIFE FAMILY HEALTHCARE, LLC
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
717 ENCINO PL NE, SUITE 4
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
Bernalillo County (150) 537-9394
CHRISTINE H CHEN D.O
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
717 ENCINO PL NE, SUITE 26
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
Bernalillo County (505) 884-4545
DR. SHANNON PITCHER RPH
Pharmacist
717 ENCINO PL NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
Bernalillo County (505) 243-3777

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 Bestcare Highland LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bestcare Highland LLC is 1417945494. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2005. The provider is doing business as Highland Pharmacy.

Where is Bestcare Highland LLC located?

Bestcare Highland LLC is located at 717 Encino Pl NE Ste 1, Albuquerque, NM 87102. The listed phone number is (505) 243-3777.

What is Bestcare Highland LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pharmacy, specializing in Community/Retail Pharmacy, with taxonomy code 3336C0003X.

Does Bestcare Highland LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 32D2192703) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 13, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Bestcare Highland LLC accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care and Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health and 48 other insurers list Bestcare Highland LLC 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 Bestcare Highland LLC was last updated on October 6, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.