ST. THOMAS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
NPI 1639687742
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Gretna, LA

Active since January 11, 2018
230 OCHSNER BLVD, GRETNA, LA 70056(504) 529-5558 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 17, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 17, 2022, Mar 5, 2020, Jan 11, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About St. Thomas Community Health Center, Inc. NPPES

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

ST. THOMAS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. (NPI 1639687742) is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Gretna, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since January 2018. The organization lists Donald T Erwin, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639687742
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QF0400X
Legal Business NameST. THOMAS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
Location Address230 OCHSNER BLVDGretna, LA 70056-5246
Mailing Address1936 Magazine StNew Orleans, LA 70130-5016 · (504) 529-5558
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDonald T ErwinCeo · (504) 529-5558
Enumeration DateJanuary 11, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 17, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 17, 2022
✔ NPI 1639687742 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
230 OCHSNER BLVD, Gretna, LA 70056

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)

St. Thomas Community Health Center, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

56

Medicare enrollment records show 56 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to St. Thomas Community Health Center, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 41 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 12

Nurse Practitioner21
Family Practice12
Internal Medicine8
Rheumatology4
Clinical Social Worker3
Nephrology2
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)1
Neurology1
4 other specialties4

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 56
Family Practice
NPI 1720374291
230 OCHSNER BLVD
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 529-5558
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1952733651
441 WALL BLVD
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 371-6550
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1932320983
441 WALL BLVD
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 361-9800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1144650672
605 LAPALCO BLVD
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 371-9355
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1811480908
601 TERRY PKWY STE O
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 534-1229
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.5 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1639992431
3500 HOLIDAY DR
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 529-5558
✔ PECOS2.7 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1255442539
1816 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-7638
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.4 mi
Optometry
NPI 1982661872
4225 LAPALCO BLVD
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 371-9355
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.8 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1043252216
1020 SAINT ANDREW ST
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 250-6759
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.4 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1083631089
1020 SAINT ANDREW ST
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 529-5558
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.4 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1275853368
1020 SAINT ANDREW ST
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 529-5558
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.4 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1356880231
1020 SAINT ANDREW ST
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 529-5558
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.4 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1831660877
2014 MAGAZINE ST
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 529-9115
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.4 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1487885836
2000 MAGAZINE ST
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 529-5558
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.4 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1518411891
1936 MAGAZINE ST
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 529-5558
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.4 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1497952105
1936 MAGAZINE ST
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 529-5558
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.4 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1962436006
1936 MAGAZINE ST
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 529-5558
✔ PECOS4.4 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1659951390
1936 MAGAZINE ST
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 529-5558
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.4 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1366857369
1936 MAGAZINE ST
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 555-5558
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.4 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1487362281
1936 MAGAZINE ST # A
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 529-5558
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.4 mi
See all 56 clinicians

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 St. Thomas Community Health Center, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for St. Thomas Community Health Center, Inc. is 1639687742. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 11, 2018.

Where is St. Thomas Community Health Center, Inc. located?

St. Thomas Community Health Center, Inc. is located at 230 Ochsner Blvd, Gretna, LA 70056. The listed phone number is (504) 529-5558.

What is St. Thomas Community Health Center, 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 St. Thomas Community Health Center, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. St. Thomas Community Health Center, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through St. Thomas Community Health Center, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 56 clinicians in 12 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to St. Thomas Community Health Center, 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 (21), Family Practice (12) and Internal Medicine (8). Of these, 1 practice at this address and 41 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does St. Thomas Community Health Center, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 2 other insurers list St. Thomas Community Health Center, 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 St. Thomas Community Health Center, Inc. was last updated on November 17, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.