HOWARD COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
NPI 1609171149
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Big Spring, TX
About Howard County Community Health Center NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
HOWARD COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (NPI 1609171149) is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Big Spring, Texas and active in the NPI registry since January 2011. The organization lists Judith M Madura, Ceo, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Names 1
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Howard County Community Health Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Revalidation Due Date
Revalidation due by February 28, 2027
Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
19Medicare enrollment records show 19 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Howard County Community Health Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 5
Clinicians, nearest first (19)
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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 South Plains Rural Health Services, Inc.'s NPI number?
The NPI number for South Plains Rural Health Services, Inc. is 1609171149. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 13, 2011. The provider is doing business as Howard County Community Health Center.
Where is South Plains Rural Health Services, Inc. located?
South Plains Rural Health Services, Inc. is located at 103 W 11th St, Big Spring, TX 79720. The listed phone number is (432) 517-4557.
What is South Plains Rural Health Services, 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 South Plains Rural Health Services, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. South Plains Rural Health Services, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
When is South Plains Rural Health Services, Inc.'s Medicare revalidation due?
According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Part A enrollment for this organization (Texas, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)) is due for revalidation by February 28, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through South Plains Rural Health Services, Inc.?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 19 clinicians in 5 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to South Plains Rural Health Services, 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 (10), Dentist (3) and Mental Health Counselor (3). Of these, 4 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
What insurance does South Plains Rural Health Services, Inc. accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list South Plains Rural Health Services, 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 South Plains Rural Health Services, Inc. was last updated on December 29, 2023. 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.
# Howard County Community Health Center · NPI 1609171149
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) organization in Big Spring, Texas. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since January 13, 2011.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1609171149 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** January 13, 2011
- **Primary specialty:** Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) · taxonomy 261QF0400X
- **Legal business name:** South Plains Rural Health Services, Inc.
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Judith Madura, CEO
## Practice location
- **Address:** 103 W 11TH ST, Big Spring, TX 79720-2913
- **Phone:** (432) 517-4557 · **Fax:** (432) 400-1406
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Medicare revalidation due:** February 28, 2027 (Part A, Texas, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)) · CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 19 clinicians in 5 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Nurse Practitioner (10), Dentist (3), Mental Health Counselor (3); 4 practice at this address · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** December 29, 2023
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 281971603 (TX)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1609171149) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.