PENDER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
NPI 1578627196
General Acute Care Hospital - Critical Access in Pender, NE

Active since December 20, 2006
100 HOSPITAL DR, PENDER, NE 68047(402) 385-3083(402) 385-1870 Get Directions Write a Review

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

Record update history: May 27, 2026, Oct 17, 2022, May 25, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Pender Community Hospital District NPPES

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

PENDER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DISTRICT (NPI 1578627196), doing business as Pender Community Health, is a healthcare organization registered as a critical access in Pender, Nebraska and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. The organization lists Laura J Gamble, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578627196
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy282NC0060X
Legal Business NamePENDER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Location Address100 HOSPITAL DRPender, NE 68047-4507
Mailing AddressPo Box 100Pender, NE 68047-0100 · (402) 385-4012 · Fax (402) 385-1870
Fax(402) 385-1870
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLaura J GambleCeo · (402) 385-3083
Enumeration DateDecember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 27, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1578627196 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Taxonomy Code282NC0060X
License✔ Licensed in NE · H000120
100 HOSPITAL DR, Pender, NE 68047

Other Names 2

Doing Business AsPender Community Health
Doing Business AsPender Community Hospital

Other Identifiers 2

OtherH138NE · Midlands Choice Cah Hosp
Other00140NE · Bcbsne Cah Hospital

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)

Pender Community Hospital District is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

30

Medicare enrollment records show 30 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Pender Community Hospital District, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 13

Family Practice12
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)2
Clinical Social Worker2
Emergency Medicine2
Nurse Practitioner2
Orthopedic Surgery2
Psychiatry2
Neurology1
5 other specialties5

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 30
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1548006489
100 HOSPITAL DR
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3083
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1093759797
958 WELLNESS WAY STE 1
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3033
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.8 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1396180956
958 WELLNESS WAY STE 1
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3033
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.8 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1730235755
100 HOSPITAL DR
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3083
✔ PECOS0.8 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1982056297
958 WELLNESS WAY STE 1
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3033
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.8 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1073034393
958 WELLNESS WAY STE 1
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3033
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.8 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1326504267
1200 PROVIDENCE RD
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3800
✔ PECOS18 mi
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1548580830
575 N SIOUX POINT RD
Dakota Dunes, SD 57049
(605) 217-2667
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare30 mi
Neurology
NPI 1790982395
575 N SIOUX POINT RD
Dakota Dunes, SD 57049
(605) 217-2667
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare30 mi
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1831580943
575 N SIOUX POINT RD
Dakota Dunes, SD 57049
(605) 217-2667
✔ PECOS30 mi
Sleep Medicine
NPI 1992708853
575 N SIOUX POINT RD
Dakota Dunes, SD 57049
(605) 217-2667
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare30 mi
Pulmonary Disease
NPI 1952503807
2700 W NORFOLK AVE
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-4880
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare34 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1104805241
3309 N 25TH ST
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 402-9076
✔ PECOS38 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1235256645
350 W 23RD ST
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-7077
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare46 mi
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1275512311
4600 38TH ST
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7118
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare57 mi
Otolaryngology
NPI 1689618621
720 N 129TH ST
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 397-0670
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare65 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1174570311
3528 DODGE ST
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 345-8828
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare70 mi
Rheumatology
NPI 1356606651
2222 S 16TH ST STE 401A
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 483-8744
✔ PECOS91 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1992939581
6911 VAN DORN ST SUITE # 2
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-4186
✔ Accepts Medicare91 mi
Urology
NPI 1669889200
5500 PINE LAKE RD
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 489-8888
✔ PECOS94 mi
See all 30 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality and patient-experience ratings for Pender Community Hospital (CMS certification number 281349), from CMS Care Compare.

Pender Community Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Pender, NE
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number281349
Location100 Hospital Drive, PO Box 100Pender, NE 68047 · Thurston County · (402) 385-3083
Emergency services Meaningful use of EHRs

Complications & Deaths 6

Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients
Cases too small to report
Death rate for heart attack patients
Cases too small to report
Death rate for COPD patients
Cases too small to report
Death rate for heart failure patients
Cases too small to report
Death rate for pneumonia patients
19.2% No different than national
Death rate for stroke patients
Cases too small to report

Unplanned Hospital Visits 12

Hospital return days for heart attack patients
Cases too small to report
Hospital return days for heart failure patients
Cases too small to report
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients
48 days per 100 discharges
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy
Cases too small to report
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy
Cases too small to report
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery
30 No different than national

Timely & Effective Care 7

Admit Decision Time to ED Departure Time for Admitted Patients - non psychiatric/mental health disorders
16 minutes
Percentage of healthcare personnel who are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations
4.8%
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination
96%
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit A lower number of minutes is better
117 minutes
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit- Psychiatric/Mental Health Patients. A lower number of minutes is better
138 minutes
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing
6%

Maternal Health 1

Exclusive Breast Milk Feeding
65

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 Pender Community Hospital District's NPI number?

The NPI number for Pender Community Hospital District is 1578627196. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 20, 2006. The provider is doing business as Pender Community Health and Pender Community Hospital.

Where is Pender Community Hospital District located?

Pender Community Hospital District is located at 100 Hospital Dr, Pender, NE 68047. The listed phone number is (402) 385-3083.

What is Pender Community Hospital District's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Acute Care Hospital, specializing in Critical Access, with taxonomy code 282NC0060X.

Is Pender Community Hospital District enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Pender Community Hospital District is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Pender Community Hospital District?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 30 clinicians in 13 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Pender Community Hospital District. 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 (12), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (2) and Clinical Social Worker (2). Of these, 1 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Is Pender Community Hospital District a Medicare-certified hospital?

Yes. Pender Community Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (Critical Access Hospitals). The hospital provides emergency services.

What insurance does Pender Community Hospital District accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Avera Health Plans and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and 2 other insurers list Pender Community Hospital District 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 Pender Community Hospital District was last updated on May 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.