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DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER OF WALTON COUNTY PA
NPI 1437271509
Clinic/Center - Rural Health in Defuniak Springs, FL

Active since April 06, 2007CLIA Certified · 2 labs
21 W MAIN AVE, DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL 32435(850) 892-2888(850) 892-2405 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 1, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 1, 2026, Nov 19, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Doctors Medical Center Of Walton County Pa NPPES

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

DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER OF WALTON COUNTY PA (NPI 1437271509) is a healthcare organization registered as a rural health in Defuniak Springs, Florida and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates and lists James W Howell, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437271509
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QR1300X
Legal Business NameDOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER OF WALTON COUNTY PA
Location Address21 W MAIN AVEDefuniak Springs, FL 32435-2529
Mailing Address21 W Main AveDefuniak Springs, FL 32435-2529 · (850) 892-2888 · Fax (850) 892-2405
Phone(850) 892-2888
Fax(850) 892-2405
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJames W HowellOwner · (850) 892-2888
Enumeration DateApril 6, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 1, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 1, 2026
✔ NPI 1437271509 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Rural HealthAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QR1300X
License✔ Licensed in FL · OS007047
21 W MAIN AVE, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid125187100FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), Wellpoint.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Doctors Medical Center Of Walton County Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Doctors Medical Center Of Walton County PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

James Howell, DO
Family Practice
NPI 1134315443
21 W MAIN AVE
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-2888
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Savannah Vorhis, ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1497126544
21 W MAIN AVE
Defuniak Spgs, FL 32435
(850) 892-2888
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Whitney Rushing, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1811871213
21 W MAIN AVE
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-2888
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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 2

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 10D2011413

Doctors Medical Center Of Walton County Clinic · Defuniak Springs, FL
Active · expires Aug 16, 2028
CLIA Number10D2011413
Laboratory TypeRural Health Clinic
Certificate Effective DateAugust 17, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 16, 2028
Laboratory DirectorJames W. Howell
Laboratory Phone(850) 892-2888
Laboratory LocationDoctors Medical Center Of Walton County Clinic21 W Main Ave, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 10D0957154

Doctors Medical Ctr Of Walton County · Defuniak Springs, FL
Active · expires Oct 21, 2027
CLIA Number10D0957154
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateOctober 22, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 21, 2027
Laboratory DirectorJames W. Howell
Laboratory Phone(850) 892-2888
Laboratory LocationDoctors Medical Ctr Of Walton County21 West Main Avenue, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Doctors Medical Center Of Walton County PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Doctors Medical Center Of Walton County PA is 1437271509. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2007.

Where is Doctors Medical Center Of Walton County PA located?

Doctors Medical Center Of Walton County PA is located at 21 W Main Ave, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435. The listed phone number is (850) 892-2888.

What is Doctors Medical Center Of Walton County PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Rural Health, with taxonomy code 261QR1300X.

Is Doctors Medical Center Of Walton County PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Doctors Medical Center Of Walton County PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Doctors Medical Center Of Walton County PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Doctors Medical Center Of Walton County PA, in Family Practice 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, 3 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Doctors Medical Center Of Walton County PA hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

What insurance does Doctors Medical Center Of Walton County PA accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and Wellpoint list Doctors Medical Center Of Walton County PA 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 Doctors Medical Center Of Walton County PA was last updated on June 1, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months 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.