PREFERRED MEDICAL GROUP
NPI 1447374640
General Practice in Phenix City, AL

Active since March 16, 2007CLIA 11D2322519 · Waiver
3700 S RAILROAD ST STE A, PHENIX CITY, AL 36867(334) 664-0463(334) 664-0466 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Jun 16, 2018, May 23, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Preferred Medical Group NPPES

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

PREFERRED MEDICAL GROUP (NPI 1447374640), doing business as Phenix City Childrens & Family Clinic, is a healthcare organization registered as a general practice in Phenix City, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 22, 2027 and lists Ritu Chandra, Physician, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447374640
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208D00000X
Legal Business NamePINNACLE ENTERPRISES PC
Location Address3700 S RAILROAD ST STE APhenix City, AL 36867-2994
Mailing Address3700 S Railroad St Ste APhenix City, AL 36867-2994 · (334) 664-0463 · Fax (334) 664-0466
Fax(334) 664-0466
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRitu ChandraPhysician · (334) 664-0463
Enumeration DateMarch 16, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1447374640 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 6

★ Primary SpecialtyGeneral PracticeAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208D00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 7157
Definition
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
Also ListedPsychologist · ClinicalTaxonomy 103TC0700X
Also ListedAnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207L00000X · License 26975 (AL)
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 7157 (AL)
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 26862 (AL)
Also ListedDurable Medical Equipment & Medical SuppliesTaxonomy 332B00000X
3700 S RAILROAD ST STE A, Phenix City, AL 36867

Other Names 2

Other NamePreferred Medical Group
Doing Business AsPhenix City Childrens & Family Clinic

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid529930990AL

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)

Preferred Medical Group is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

15

Medicare enrollment records show 15 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Preferred Medical Group, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice at this address and 10 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 11

Family Practice3
Nurse Practitioner3
Clinical Psychologist1
Emergency Medicine1
General Practice1
Internal Medicine1
Mental Health Counselor1
Occupational Therapist in Private Practice1
3 other specialties3

Clinicians, nearest first (15)

Preventive Medicine
NPI 1437521564
3700 S RAILROAD ST STE A
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 664-0463
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1316542665
3700 S RAILROAD ST
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 664-0463
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1801520770
3700 S RAILROAD ST STE A
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 664-0463
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
General Practice
NPI 1083140925
3700 S RAILROAD ST STE A
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 664-0463
✔ PECOSSame address
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1003890849
3700 S RAILROAD ST SUITE A
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 664-0463
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1891312062
710 12TH ST
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 592-8080
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.2 mi
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1609166875
233 12TH ST SUITE 901
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 225-0322
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.8 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1275903239
2100 COMER AVE
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 596-5575
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.0 mi
Occupational Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1700546272
200 BROOKSTONE CENTRE PKWY BLDG 200
Columbus, GA 31904
(762) 239-0017
4.4 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1013550912
1200 BROOKSTONE CENTRE PKWY STE 226
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 653-2889
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.7 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1093883878
94 MCCRARY RD
Fortson, GA 31808
(706) 987-8216
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1275682247
303 SMITH ST
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 882-8831
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare37 mi
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1003848706
2215 MALLARD LN SE
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 476-4118
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare181 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1033596374
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 665-1580
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,023 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1154437457
3131 N DIVISION ST STE 201
Spokane, WA 99207
(443) 955-6244
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,988 mi

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

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 11D2322519

Preferred Medical Group · Columbus, GA
Active · expires Apr 22, 2027
CLIA Number11D2322519
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateApril 23, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateApril 22, 2027
Laboratory DirectorChandra Ritu
Laboratory Phone(334) 664-0463
Laboratory LocationPreferred Medical Group101 Enterprise Ct, Columbus, GA 31904
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name 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 Pinnacle Enterprises PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Pinnacle Enterprises PC is 1447374640. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 16, 2007. The provider is doing business as Phenix City Childrens & Family Clinic. The provider is also known as Preferred Medical Group.

Where is Pinnacle Enterprises PC located?

Pinnacle Enterprises PC is located at 3700 S Railroad St Ste A, Phenix City, AL 36867. The listed phone number is (334) 664-0463.

What is Pinnacle Enterprises PC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Practice with taxonomy code 208D00000X.

Is Pinnacle Enterprises PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Pinnacle Enterprises PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Pinnacle Enterprises PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 15 clinicians in 11 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Pinnacle Enterprises PC. 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 Family Practice (3), Nurse Practitioner (3) and Clinical Psychologist (1). Of these, 4 practice at this address and 10 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Pinnacle Enterprises PC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 11D2322519) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 22, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Pinnacle Enterprises PC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 2 other insurers list Pinnacle Enterprises PC 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 Pinnacle Enterprises PC was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.