COLUMBUS MEDICAL CENTER, P.C.
NPI 1548269368
Family Medicine in Columbus, NE

Active since July 14, 2005CLIA 28D0455386 · Certificate of Compliance
1454 28TH AVE, COLUMBUS, NE 68601(402) 564-2816(402) 564-1312 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 20, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 20, 2024, Jul 21, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Columbus Medical Center, P.c. NPPES

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

COLUMBUS MEDICAL CENTER, P.C. (NPI 1548269368) is a healthcare organization registered as a family medicine in Columbus, Nebraska and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. The organization holds a CLIA Certificate of Compliance certificate valid through June 20, 2027 and lists Edward Discoe, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548269368
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Legal Business NameCOLUMBUS MEDICAL CENTER, P.C.
Location Address1454 28TH AVEColumbus, NE 68601-4944
Mailing Address1454 28th AveColumbus, NE 68601-4944 · (402) 564-2816 · Fax (402) 564-1312
Fax(402) 564-1312
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialEdward DiscoeOwner · (402) 564-2816
Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 20, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 20, 2024
✔ NPI 1548269368 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedClinic/CenterTaxonomy 261Q00000X
1454 28TH AVE, Columbus, NE 68601

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

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)

Columbus Medical Center, P.c. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

5

Medicare enrollment records show 5 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Columbus Medical Center, P.C., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (5)

Family Practice
NPI 1447252721
1454 28TH AVE
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-2816
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1174525414
1454 28TH AVE
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-2816
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1104820489
1454 28TH AVE
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-2816
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1386964260
1454 28TH AVE
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-2816
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1740842640
1916 15TH ST
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 910-8083
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 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 Compliance 28D0455386

Columbus Medical Center · Columbus, NE
Active · expires Jun 20, 2027
CLIA Number28D0455386
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJune 21, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJune 20, 2027
Laboratory DirectorMs. Lori A. Zegar
Laboratory Phone(402) 564-2816
Laboratory LocationColumbus Medical Center1454 28th Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements.

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 Columbus Medical Center, P.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Columbus Medical Center, P.C. is 1548269368. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2005.

Where is Columbus Medical Center, P.C. located?

Columbus Medical Center, P.C. is located at 1454 28th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601. The listed phone number is (402) 564-2816.

What is Columbus Medical Center, P.C.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Columbus Medical Center, P.C. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Columbus Medical Center, P.C. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Columbus Medical Center, P.C.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 5 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Columbus Medical Center, P.C.. 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 (4) and Nurse Practitioner (1). Of these, 4 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Columbus Medical Center, P.C. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Compliance (number 28D0455386) is associated with this NPI, valid through June 20, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Columbus Medical Center, P.C. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska list Columbus Medical Center, P.C. 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 Columbus Medical Center, P.C. was last updated on November 20, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.