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FRIENDS IN NEED
NPI 1447308200
Voluntary or Charitable in Kingsport, TN

Active since January 08, 2007CLIA 44D0897568 · Waiver
1105 W STONE DR, KINGSPORT, TN 37660(423) 246-0010(423) 224-5692 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Friends In Need NPPES

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

FRIENDS IN NEED (NPI 1447308200) is a healthcare organization registered as a voluntary or charitable in Kingsport, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 12, 2026 and lists Albert J Wargo, Executive Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447308200
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251V00000X
Legal Business NameFRIENDS IN NEED
Location Address1105 W STONE DRKingsport, TN 37660-2558
Mailing Address1105 W Stone DrKingsport, TN 37660-2558 · (423) 246-0010 · Fax (423) 224-5692
Phone(423) 246-0010
Fax(423) 224-5692
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialAlbert J WargoExecutive Director · (423) 246-0010
Enumeration DateJanuary 8, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2020
✔ NPI 1447308200 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyVoluntary or CharitableAgencies
Taxonomy Code251V00000X
1105 W STONE DR, Kingsport, TN 37660
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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 44D0897568

Friends In Need Health Center · Kingsport, TN
Active · expires Aug 12, 2026
CLIA Number44D0897568
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateAugust 13, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 12, 2026
Laboratory DirectorDr. Wesley V. Eastridge
Laboratory Phone(423) 246-0010
Laboratory LocationFriends In Need Health Center1916 Brookside Drive, Kingsport, TN 37660
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

DANIEL M DIETRICH, DDS, PC
Dentist (General Practice)
1105 W STONE DR
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Sullivan County (423) 246-7900
DR. NATHAN ALVAH RIDGEWAY M. D.
Internal Medicine
1105 W STONE DR
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Sullivan County (423) 246-0010
DR. DORIS W. TAAM HUBBS M.D.
Internal Medicine
1105 W STONE DR
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Sullivan County (423) 246-0010
DR. DANIEL MARTIN DIETRICH D.D.S.
Dentist (General Practice)
1105 W STONE DR
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Sullivan County (423) 246-7900
FRIENDS IN NEED HEALTH CENTER
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
1105 W STONE DR, SUITE 2
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Sullivan County (423) 246-0010
RICHARD LLOYD STREETER D.D.S.
Dentist (General Practice)
1105 W STONE DR
KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Sullivan County (423) 247-7731

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 Friends In Need's NPI number?

The NPI number for Friends In Need is 1447308200. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 8, 2007.

Where is Friends In Need located?

Friends In Need is located at 1105 W Stone Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660. The listed phone number is (423) 246-0010.

What is Friends In Need's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Voluntary or Charitable with taxonomy code 251V00000X.

Does Friends In Need hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 44D0897568) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 12, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Friends In Need was last updated on August 22, 2020. 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.