DAMIAN FAMILY CARE CENTERS, INC.
NPI 1508955592
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Jamaica, NY

Active since October 11, 2006CLIA 33D0918721 · Microscopy
137-50 JAMAICA AVENUE, JAMAICA, NY 11435(718) 298-5100(718) 298-5130 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Damian Family Care Centers, Inc. NPPES

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

DAMIAN FAMILY CARE CENTERS, INC. (NPI 1508955592), doing business as Project Samaritan Health Services, is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Jamaica, New York and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through March 26, 2027 and lists Peter Grisafi, Ceo/president, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508955592
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QF0400X
Legal Business NameDAMIAN FAMILY CARE CENTERS, INC.
Location Address137-50 JAMAICA AVENUEJamaica, NY 11435
Mailing Address89-56 162nd Street, 3rd FloorJamiaca, NY 11432 · (718) 657-1100 · Fax (718) 657-1870
Fax(718) 298-5130
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPeter GrisafiCeo/president · (718) 657-1100
Enumeration DateOctober 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 27, 2026
NPPES CertifiedApril 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1508955592 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QF0400X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 7003246R
137-50 JAMAICA AVENUE, Jamaica, NY 11435

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsProject Samaritan Health Services

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid01690633NY

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)

Damian Family Care Centers, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

44

Medicare enrollment records show 44 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Damian Family Care Centers, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 18 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 14

Nurse Practitioner15
Dentist8
Psychiatry4
Family Practice3
Internal Medicine3
Clinical Social Worker2
Podiatry2
Infectious Disease1
6 other specialties6

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 44
Optometry
NPI 1063863793
13750 JAMAICA AVE
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 298-5100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1164042578
13750 JAMAICA AVE
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 298-5100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1134281975
13802 QUEENS BLVD
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 298-5100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1356889687
137-50 QUEENS BLVD
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 298-5100
✔ PECOS0.5 mi
Podiatry
NPI 1477073864
11129 QUEENS BLVD
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 275-8900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.7 mi
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1326307497
6517 MYRTLE AVE
Glendale, NY 11385
(718) 497-1150
3.9 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1548785728
6506 MYRTLE AVE
Glendale, NY 11385
(718) 316-9600
✔ PECOS3.9 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1376718452
2384 ATLANTIC AVE 4TH FLOOR
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 495-0920
✔ PECOS5.1 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1831272947
760 BROADWAY DEPT OF WOODHULL MEDICAL & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 260-7638
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.7 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1215270228
350 STERLING ST APT 6C
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(973) 738-2569
✔ PECOS7.6 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1831947191
3411 VERNON BLVD
Astoria, NY 11106
(347) 630-8401
✔ PECOS7.9 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1265943773
BROOKLYN HOSPITAL CENTER 121 DEKALB AVE
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 250-8075
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.6 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1366917460
3810 AVENUE R
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(646) 577-7899
✔ PECOS8.7 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1124133301
2604 3RD AVE
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-0100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.5 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1952872434
2604 3RD AVE
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-0100
✔ PECOS9.5 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1144929670
2604 3RD AVE
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-0100
✔ PECOS9.5 mi
Neurology
NPI 1083634166
1827 MADISON AVE
New York, NY 10035
(212) 722-1441
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.6 mi
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1871511121
1879 MADISON AVE
New York, NY 10035
(212) 423-4100
✔ PECOS9.7 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1629139654
164 W 74TH ST
New York, NY 10023
(718) 726-8484
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi
Dentist
NPI 1770888786
172 AMSTERDAM AVENUE
New York, NY 10031
(734) 678-4022
✔ PECOS10 mi
See all 44 clinicians

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 for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 33D0918721

Damian Family Care Center · Jamaica, NY
Active · expires Mar 26, 2027
CLIA Number33D0918721
Laboratory TypeFederally Qualified Health Center
Certificate Effective DateJanuary 6, 2012
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 26, 2027
Laboratory DirectorTahira S. Ilarraza
Laboratory Phone(718) 298-5100
Laboratory LocationDamian Family Care Center137-50 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11435
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform 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 Damian Family Care Centers, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Damian Family Care Centers, Inc. is 1508955592. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2006. The provider is doing business as Project Samaritan Health Services.

Where is Damian Family Care Centers, Inc. located?

Damian Family Care Centers, Inc. is located at 137-50 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11435. The listed phone number is (718) 298-5100.

What is Damian Family Care Centers, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with taxonomy code 261QF0400X.

Is Damian Family Care Centers, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Damian Family Care Centers, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Damian Family Care Centers, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 44 clinicians in 14 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Damian Family Care Centers, Inc.. 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 (15), Dentist (8) and Psychiatry (4). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 18 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Damian Family Care Centers, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 33D0918721) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 26, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Damian Family Care Centers, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Oscar Health list Damian Family Care Centers, Inc. 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 Damian Family Care Centers, Inc. was last updated on April 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.