CENTRAL COAST ASSOCIATED PHYSICIANS INC
NPI 1538420104
Internal Medicine in Paso Robles, CA

Active since May 31, 2012CLIA 05D1017415 · Waiver
2727 BUENA VISTA DR STE 210, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446(805) 395-3277(805) 239-1278 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 13, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Central Coast Associated Physicians Inc NPPES

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

CENTRAL COAST ASSOCIATED PHYSICIANS INC (NPI 1538420104) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Paso Robles, California and active in the NPI registry since May 2012. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 6, 2028 and lists Daniel Murphy, Vp, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538420104
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameFIRST CHOICE PHYSICIAN PARTNERS
Location Address2727 BUENA VISTA DR STE 210Paso Robles, CA 93446-8580
Mailing AddressPo Box 19406Belfast, ME 04915-4089 · (708) 342-6900 · Fax (708) 614-1270
Fax(805) 239-1278
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialDaniel MurphyVp · (469) 893-2000
Enumeration DateMay 31, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 13, 2020
NPPES CertifiedAugust 13, 2020
✔ NPI 1538420104 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 7

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X
Also ListedObstetrics & GynecologyTaxonomy 207V00000X
Also ListedOtolaryngologyTaxonomy 207Y00000X
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0400X
2727 BUENA VISTA DR STE 210, Paso Robles, CA 93446

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsCentral Coast Associated Physicians Inc

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Central Coast Associated Physicians Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

484

Medicare enrollment records show 484 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Central Coast Associated Physicians Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 7 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 43

Anesthesiology95
Diagnostic Radiology47
Internal Medicine43
Obstetrics/Gynecology37
Nurse Practitioner30
Family Practice27
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)19
General Surgery18
35 other specialties168

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 484
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1376282178
2727 BUENA VISTA DR STE 201
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 395-3277
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1578855995
959 LAS TABLAS RD B3
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 296-7816
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.9 mi
Hospitalist
NPI 1558640953
1100 LAS TABLAS RD
Templeton, CA 93465
(804) 434-4706
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.9 mi
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1881953362
1220 LAS TABLAS RD STE 1418
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-4315
✔ PECOS7.0 mi
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1831183805
1111 LAS TABLAS RD STE N
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-1825
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.0 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1205504842
1111 LAS TABLAS RD STE N
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-1825
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.0 mi
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
NPI 1669646824
350 POSADA LN STE 201
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-3000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.2 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1164530622
6955 EL CAMINO REAL STE 101
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 539-2031
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1790105971
2130 HERITAGE LOOP RD
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 296-7819
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1427117845
2130 HERITAGE LOOP RD
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 296-7819
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1427490689
35 CASA ST STE 220
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 595-1808
✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Neurosurgery
NPI 1295180461
35 CASA ST STE 320
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 316-3733
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Gastroenterology
NPI 1467420257
35 CASA ST STE 130
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 541-1422
✔ PECOS24 mi
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1417339961
35 CASA ST STE 220
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 595-1808
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1285974287
35 CASA ST STE 320
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 250-4844
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
NPI 1346478146
35 CASA ST STE 220
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 595-1808
✔ PECOS24 mi
Pain Management
NPI 1144677691
35 CASA ST STE 130
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 541-1422
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Gastroenterology
NPI 1003103805
35 CASA ST STE 130
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 541-1422
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1194762070
842 CALIFORNIA BLVD
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 542-9678
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare25 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1205827474
1250 PEACH ST STE B
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-4043
✔ PECOS25 mi
See all 484 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 of Waiver 05D1017415

First Choice Physician Partners · Arroyo Grande, CA
Active · expires Apr 6, 2028
CLIA Number05D1017415
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateApril 7, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateApril 6, 2028
Laboratory DirectorDr. Thomas T. Nguyen
Laboratory Phone(805) 395-3277
Laboratory LocationFirst Choice Physician Partners1154 East Grand Ave, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
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 First Choice Physician Partners's NPI number?

The NPI number for First Choice Physician Partners is 1538420104. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 31, 2012. The provider is doing business as Central Coast Associated Physicians Inc.

Where is First Choice Physician Partners located?

First Choice Physician Partners is located at 2727 Buena Vista Dr Ste 210, Paso Robles, CA 93446. The listed phone number is (805) 395-3277.

What is First Choice Physician Partners's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is First Choice Physician Partners enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. First Choice Physician Partners is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through First Choice Physician Partners?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 484 clinicians in 43 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to First Choice Physician Partners. 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 Anesthesiology (95), Diagnostic Radiology (47) and Internal Medicine (43). Of these, 1 practice at this address and 7 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does First Choice Physician Partners hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 05D1017415) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 6, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for First Choice Physician Partners was last updated on August 13, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.