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1ST CHOICE HEALTHCARE
NPI 1598711152
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Walnut Ridge, AR

Active since May 25, 2006CLIA 04D1034083 · Accreditation
201 COLONIAL DR, WALNUT RIDGE, AR 72476(870) 886-5507(870) 886-5632 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 16, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 16, 2024, Apr 14, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About 1st Choice Healthcare NPPES

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

1ST CHOICE HEALTHCARE (NPI 1598711152) is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization holds an CLIA Accreditation certificate valid through May 8, 2027 and lists Sydney Stevens, Chief Operating Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598711152
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QF0400X
Legal Business Name1ST CHOICE HEALTHCARE INC
Location Address201 COLONIAL DRWalnut Ridge, AR 72476-1410
Mailing AddressPo Box 83Corning, AR 72422-0083 · (870) 857-3334 · Fax (870) 857-9934
Phone(870) 886-5507
Fax(870) 886-5632
Organization SubpartYesParent: 1st Choice Healthcare, Inc.
Authorized OfficialSydney StevensChief Operating Officer · (870) 857-3334
Enumeration DateMay 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 16, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 16, 2024
✔ NPI 1598711152 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
201 COLONIAL DR, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
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Other Names 2

Doing Business As1st Choice Healthcare
Doing Business As1st Choice Healthcare Walnut Ridge

Other Identifiers 2

Other5B451AR · Ar Bcbs Provider Number
Medicaid155222749AR

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Health Advantage, Octave.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)

1st Choice Healthcare is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

42

Medicare enrollment records show 42 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to 1st Choice Healthcare, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 9 practice at this address. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 7

Nurse Practitioner18
Family Practice12
Clinical Social Worker7
Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)2
General Practice1
Internal Medicine1
Pediatric Medicine1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 42
Calixto Cazano, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1114289899
201 COLONIAL DR
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-5507
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
John Coates, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1528520228
201 COLONIAL DR
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-5507
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Lauren Crews, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1134870181
201 COLONIAL DR
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-5507
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Spencer Hart
Family Practice
NPI 1609512193
201 COLONIAL DR
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-5507
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Carrie Hunter, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1841257813
201 COLONIAL DR
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-5507
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Heather Phillips, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1972939304
201 COLONIAL DR
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-5507
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kimberly Slusser, CNS
Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
NPI 1457905465
201 COLONIAL DR
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-5507
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Abbey Taber, RN, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1366861924
201 COLONIAL DR
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-5507
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Robert Turner, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1659594562
201 COLONIAL DR
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-5507
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Sandra Green, APRN-CNS
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1538393400
1016 MCQUAY AVE
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-9949
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
Brandon Murphy, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1881624039
1016 MCQUAY AVE
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-9949
✔ PECOS11 mi
Jessica Reagan, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1477918738
1016 MCQUAY AVE
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-9949
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
Amanda Billingsley, APRN, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1679926141
1016 MCQUAY AVE
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-9949
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
Tracey Frier, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1437460615
1016 MCQUAY AVE
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-9949
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
Stacy Gibson, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1902249279
1016 MCQUAY AVE
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-9949
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
Navin Mangroo, DO
Family Practice
NPI 1457748683
1016 MCQUAY AVE
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-9949
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
Jessica Martin, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1033505136
1016 MCQUAY AVE
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-9949
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
Leah Privett, A.P.N.
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1669637468
1016 MCQUAY AVE
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 895-9949
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
Myra Rowe, DO
Family Practice
NPI 1366192825
1016 MCQUAY AVE
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-9949
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
James Yancey, M.D.
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1255627212
1 MEDICAL DR STE 100
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-2000
✔ PECOS26 mi
See all 42 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 Accreditation 04D1034083

1st Choice Healthcare · Walnut Ridge, AR
Active · expires May 8, 2027
CLIA Number04D1034083
Laboratory TypeFederally Qualified Health Center
Certificate Effective DateMay 9, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMay 8, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. Carrie T. Hunter
Laboratory Phone(870) 886-5507
Laboratory Location1st Choice Healthcare201 Colonial Drive, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This is a certificate that is issued to a laboratory on the basis of the laboratory's accreditation by an accreditation organization approved by CMS.

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 1st Choice Healthcare Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for 1st Choice Healthcare Inc is 1598711152. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2006. The provider is doing business as 1st Choice Healthcare and 1st Choice Healthcare Walnut Ridge.

Where is 1st Choice Healthcare Inc located?

1st Choice Healthcare Inc is located at 201 Colonial Dr, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476. The listed phone number is (870) 886-5507.

What is 1st Choice Healthcare Inc's specialty?

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

Is 1st Choice Healthcare Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. 1st Choice Healthcare Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through 1st Choice Healthcare Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 42 clinicians in 7 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to 1st Choice Healthcare Inc. 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 (18), Family Practice (12) and Clinical Social Worker (7). Of these, 9 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does 1st Choice Healthcare Inc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Accreditation (number 04D1034083) is associated with this NPI, valid through May 8, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does 1st Choice Healthcare Inc accept?

Health plans from Health Advantage and Octave list 1st Choice Healthcare Inc 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 1st Choice Healthcare Inc was last updated on August 16, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.