HEALTHY CONNECTIONS INCORPORATED
NPI 1588646491
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Mena, AR

Active since November 16, 2005CLIA 04D2304459 · Waiver
136 HEALTH PARK DR, MENA, AR 71953(479) 437-3449(479) 243-0285 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Healthy Connections Incorporated NPPES

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

HEALTHY CONNECTIONS INCORPORATED (NPI 1588646491) is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Mena, Arkansas and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through May 13, 2028 and lists Anthony Calandro, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588646491
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QF0400X
Legal Business NameHEALTHY CONNECTIONS INCORPORATED
Location Address136 HEALTH PARK DRMena, AR 71953-9072
Mailing AddressPo Box 1848Mena, AR 71953-1841 · (888) 710-8220 · Fax (866) 573-0761
Fax(479) 243-0285
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialAnthony CalandroCeo · (888) 710-8220
Enumeration DateNovember 16, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 27, 2026
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1588646491 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
136 HEALTH PARK DR, Mena, AR 71953

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)

Healthy Connections Incorporated is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

58

Medicare enrollment records show 58 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Healthy Connections Incorporated, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 10 practice at this address and 11 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 13

Nurse Practitioner30
Family Practice8
Clinical Social Worker5
Mental Health Counselor3
General Practice2
Internal Medicine2
Podiatry2
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)1
5 other specialties5

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 58
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1366702987
136 HEALTH PARK DR
Mena, AR 71953
(888) 710-8220
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1073637823
136 HEALTH PARK DR
Mena, AR 71953
(888) 710-8220
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1003963208
136 HEALTH PARK DR
Mena, AR 71953
(888) 710-8220
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1346789724
136 HEALTH PARK DR
Mena, AR 71953
(888) 710-8220
✔ PECOSSame address
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1164730867
136 HEALTH PARK DR
Mena, AR 71953
(888) 710-8220
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1821845488
136 HEALTH PARK DR
Mena, AR 71953
(888) 710-8220
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1194419788
136 HEALTH PARK DR
Mena, AR 71953
(888) 710-8220
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1902773526
136 HEALTH PARK DR
Mena, AR 71953
(888) 710-8220
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1518949429
136 HEALTH PARK DR
Mena, AR 71953
(888) 710-8220
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1427062058
136 HEALTH PARK DR
Mena, AR 71953
(888) 710-8220
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1154897486
1706 HIGHWAY 71 N
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1720648702
534 LUZERNE ST
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(888) 710-8220
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare33 mi
Gastroenterology
NPI 1538471701
1 MERCY LN STE 404
Hot Springs, AR 71913
(501) 623-7800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare61 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1023270543
208 MCAULEY CT STE B
Hot Springs, AR 71913
(888) 710-8220
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare65 mi
Podiatry
NPI 1407907926
208 MCAULEY CT STE B
Hot Springs, AR 71913
(888) 710-8220
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare65 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1073752275
208 MCAULEY CT STE B
Hot Springs, AR 71913
(888) 710-8220
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare65 mi
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1831353937
3604 CENTRAL AVE STE D
Hot Springs, AR 71913
(888) 710-8220
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare66 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1861695132
3604 CENTRAL AVE STE D
Hot Springs, AR 71913
(888) 710-8220
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare66 mi
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1962543819
3604 CENTRAL AVE STE D
Hot Springs, AR 71913
(888) 710-8220
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare66 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1275558918
1003 SCHNEIDER DR
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-5678
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare83 mi
See all 58 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 04D2304459

Healthy Connections Inc - Bryant · Bryant, AR
Active · expires May 13, 2028
CLIA Number04D2304459
Laboratory TypeFederally Qualified Health Center
Certificate Effective DateMay 14, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMay 13, 2028
Laboratory DirectorShawna M. Dereemer
Laboratory Phone(888) 710-8220
Laboratory LocationHealthy Connections Inc - Bryant3525 Highway 5 North, Bryant, AR 72019
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 Healthy Connections Incorporated's NPI number?

The NPI number for Healthy Connections Incorporated is 1588646491. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 16, 2005.

Where is Healthy Connections Incorporated located?

Healthy Connections Incorporated is located at 136 Health Park Dr, Mena, AR 71953. The listed phone number is (479) 437-3449.

What is Healthy Connections Incorporated's specialty?

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

Is Healthy Connections Incorporated enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Healthy Connections Incorporated is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Healthy Connections Incorporated?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 58 clinicians in 13 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Healthy Connections Incorporated. 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 (30), Family Practice (8) and Clinical Social Worker (5). Of these, 10 practice at this address and 11 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Healthy Connections Incorporated hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 04D2304459) is associated with this NPI, valid through May 13, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Healthy Connections Incorporated accept?

Health plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage and Octave list Healthy Connections Incorporated 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 Healthy Connections Incorporated was last updated on February 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.