NIOBRARA COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
NPI 1427091347
General Acute Care Hospital - Critical Access in Lusk, WY

Active since June 14, 2006
921 S BALLANCEE AVENUE, LUSK, WY 82225(307) 334-4000(307) 334-2712 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 8, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 8, 2021, Apr 24, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Niobrara County Hospital District NPPES

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

NIOBRARA COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT (NPI 1427091347) is a healthcare organization registered as a critical access in Lusk, Wyoming and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization lists Nicholas Ryan Doucette, Chief Executive Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427091347
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy282NC0060X
Legal Business NameNIOBRARA COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Location Address921 S BALLANCEE AVENUELusk, WY 82225
Mailing AddressPo Box 780Lusk, WY 82225-0780 · (307) 334-4000 · Fax (307) 334-0183
Fax(307) 334-2712
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialNicholas Ryan DoucetteChief Executive Officer · (307) 334-4000
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 8, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 8, 2021
✔ NPI 1427091347 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Taxonomy Code282NC0060X
License✔ Licensed in WY · 06-203
921 S BALLANCEE AVENUE, Lusk, WY 82225

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1217348WY
Other41778WY · Blue Cross Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Niobrara County Hospital District is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

7

Medicare enrollment records show 7 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Niobrara County Hospital District, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (7)

Family Practice
NPI 1912014499
921 S BALLANCEE AVE
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-4000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1790708568
921 S BALLANCEE AVE
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-4000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1316578826
921 S BALLANCEE AVE
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-4000
✔ PECOS0.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1700288958
1124 WASHINGTON BLVD
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-3700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare77 mi
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1043521529
421 E 17TH ST
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 633-3575
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare113 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1902850779
711 ONYX ST
Kemmerer, WY 83101
(307) 877-4496
✔ PECOS319 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1760988307
615 N BONITA AVE
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 769-1511
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,355 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 Niobrara County Hospital District (CMS certification number 531314), from CMS Care Compare.

Niobrara County Hospital District

Critical Access Hospitals · Lusk, WY
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number531314
Location921 South Ballancee AvenueLusk, WY 82225 · Niobrara County · (307) 334-4000
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

Hospital return days for heart failure patients
Cases too small to report
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients
Cases too small to report
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients
Cases too small to report
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate
Cases too small to report
Rate of readmission after discharge from hospital (hospital-wide)
47 No different than national
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate
Cases too small to report

Timely & Effective Care 1

Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit A lower number of minutes is better
103 minutes

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 Niobrara County Hospital District's NPI number?

The NPI number for Niobrara County Hospital District is 1427091347. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2006.

Where is Niobrara County Hospital District located?

Niobrara County Hospital District is located at 921 S Ballancee Avenue, Lusk, WY 82225. The listed phone number is (307) 334-4000.

What is Niobrara County Hospital District's specialty?

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

Is Niobrara County Hospital District enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Niobrara County Hospital District is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Niobrara County Hospital District?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 7 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Niobrara County Hospital District. 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), Family Practice (2) and Emergency Medicine (1). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Is Niobrara County Hospital District a Medicare-certified hospital?

Yes. Niobrara County Hospital District is a Medicare-certified hospital (Critical Access Hospitals). The hospital provides emergency services.

What insurance does Niobrara County Hospital District accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and UnitedHealthcare list Niobrara County Hospital District 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 Niobrara County Hospital District was last updated on February 8, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.