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CENTER FOR OB-GYN PLLC
NPI 1548416779
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Ocean Springs, MS

Active since August 07, 2008CLIA 25D2074792 · Waiver
2113 GOVERNMENT ST, BLDG I, OCEAN SPRINGS, MS 39564(228) 818-0025(228) 818-0027 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Center For Ob-gyn Pllc NPPES

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

CENTER FOR OB-GYN PLLC (NPI 1548416779) is a healthcare organization registered as an obstetrics & gynecology in Ocean Springs, Mississippi and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 16, 2028 and lists Michael J. Christie, Physician, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548416779
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Legal Business NameCENTER FOR OB-GYN PLLC
Location Address2113 GOVERNMENT ST, BLDG IOcean Springs, MS 39564
Mailing Address2113 Government St Ste I4Ocean Springs, MS 39564-3953 · (228) 818-0025 · Fax (228) 818-0027
Phone(228) 818-0025
Fax(228) 818-0027
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMichael J. ChristiePhysician · (228) 818-0025
Enumeration DateAugust 7, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 2025
NPPES CertifiedAugust 6, 2025
✔ NPI 1548416779 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in MS · 16928
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
2113 GOVERNMENT ST, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00122660MS

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

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Center For Ob-gyn Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Center For Ob-Gyn PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Cynthia Barfield, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1669775581
2113 GOVERNMENT ST STE I4
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 806-5580
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Michael Christie, MD
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1033207360
2113 GOVERNMENT ST BLDG I-4
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 818-0025
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Aimee Watts, M.D.
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1568683878
2113 GOVERNMENT ST
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 818-0025
✔ PECOSSame address

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 25D2074792

Center For Ob-Gyn · Ocean Springs, MS
Active · expires Mar 16, 2028
CLIA Number25D2074792
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMarch 17, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 16, 2028
Laboratory DirectorMichael J. Christie
Laboratory Phone(228) 818-0025
Laboratory LocationCenter For Ob-Gyn2113 Government Street, Bldg I 4, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address 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 Center For Ob-Gyn PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Center For Ob-Gyn PLLC is 1548416779. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 7, 2008.

Where is Center For Ob-Gyn PLLC located?

Center For Ob-Gyn PLLC is located at 2113 Government St Bldg I, Ocean Springs, MS 39564. The listed phone number is (228) 818-0025.

What is Center For Ob-Gyn PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Center For Ob-Gyn PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Center For Ob-Gyn PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Center For Ob-Gyn PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Center For Ob-Gyn PLLC, in Nurse Practitioner and Obstetrics/Gynecology. 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. Of these, 3 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Center For Ob-Gyn PLLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 25D2074792) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 16, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Center For Ob-Gyn PLLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 1 other insurer list Center For Ob-Gyn PLLC 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 Center For Ob-Gyn PLLC was last updated on August 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.