SAMC-HOSPITALISTS
NPI 1659566651
Internal Medicine in Dothan, AL

Q: What is Houston County Healthcare Authority's NPI number?

The NPI number for Houston County Healthcare Authority is 1659566651. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 12, 2007. The provider is doing business as Samc-Hospitalists.

Q: What is Houston County Healthcare Authority's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Active since September 12, 2007

1108 ROSS CLARK CIR, DOTHAN, AL 36301(334) 793-8087(334) 793-8191 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 12, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Samc-hospitalists NPPES

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

SAMC-HOSPITALISTS (NPI 1659566651) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Dothan, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since September 2007. The organization lists Derek Miller, Chief Financial Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659566651

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Legal Business NameHOUSTON COUNTY HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY

Location Address1108 ROSS CLARK CIRDothan, AL 36301-3022

Mailing AddressPo Box 1928Dothan, AL 36302-1928 · (334) 793-8087 · Fax (334) 793-8191

Phone(334) 793-8087

Fax(334) 793-8191

Organization SubpartYesParent: Houston County Health Care Authority

Authorized OfficialDerek MillerChief Financial Officer · (334) 793-8087

Enumeration DateSeptember 12, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 12, 2007

✔ NPI 1659566651 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X

1108 ROSS CLARK CIR, Dothan, AL 36301

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsSamc-hospitalists

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PINCC6040AL

Medicare PINC867AL

OtherW167AL · Bcbs Of Al Group Number

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.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)

Samc-hospitalists is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

513

Medicare enrollment records show 513 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Samc-Hospitalists, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 26 practice at this address and 226 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 31

Internal Medicine137

Nurse Practitioner90

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)66

Emergency Medicine50

Family Practice22

Psychiatry21

Neurology16

Hospitalist12

23 other specialties99

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 513

Carmen Jan Liao, M.D.

Internal Medicine

NPI 1417339649

1108 ROSS CLARK CIR
Dothan, AL 36301

(334) 793-8111

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Saeeda Malik, MD

Neurology

NPI 1023128212

1108 ROSS CLARK CIR
Dothan, AL 36301

(334) 793-8870

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Krishnamohan Basarakodu, MD

Medical Oncology

NPI 1235248477

1108 ROSS CLARK CIR
Dothan, AL 36301

(334) 944-4673

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Rhonda Bass

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1407749526

1108 ROSS CLARK CIR
Dothan, AL 36301

(334) 793-8111

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Willie Cawthon, NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1801586052

1108 ROSS CLARK CIR
Dothan, AL 36301

(334) 793-8111

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Abdul Chaudry, MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1730766825

1108 ROSS CLARK CIR STE 210
Dothan, AL 36301

(334) 712-3329

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Hugh Davis, MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1770540775

1108 ROSS CLARK CIR
Dothan, AL 36301

(334) 793-8087

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Jon Dix, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

NPI 1992760383

1108 ROSS CLARK CIR
Dothan, AL 36301

(334) 793-8087

✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Syed Fatmi, MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1154985893

1108 ROSS CLARK CIR
Dothan, AL 36301

(334) 793-8111

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Qamar Gulzar, MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1811551674

1108 ROSS CLARK CIR STE 210
Dothan, AL 36301

(334) 712-3329

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Luke Gunter, DNAP

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

NPI 1235925389

1108 ROSS CLARK CIR
Dothan, AL 36301

(334) 793-8111

✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Cheryl Holland, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

NPI 1447208053

1108 ROSS CLARK CIR
Dothan, AL 36301

(334) 793-8087

✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Caela Jernigan

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

NPI 1902772593

1108 ROSS CLARK CIR
Dothan, AL 36301

(334) 793-8111

✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Saege Johnson

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

NPI 1033067814

1108 ROSS CLARK CIR
Dothan, AL 36301

(334) 793-8111

✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

James Jones, DO

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1225094899

1108 ROSS CLARK CIR
Dothan, AL 36301

(334) 793-8087

✔ PECOSSame address

Janet Jones, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

NPI 1053359141

1108 ROSS CLARK CIR
Dothan, AL 36301

(334) 793-8087

✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Vidhi Patel, MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1124763719

1108 ROSS CLARK CIR
Dothan, AL 36301

(334) 712-3635

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Arthur Samaras, DO

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1134823461

1108 ROSS CLARK CIR
Dothan, AL 36301

(334) 793-8111

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Abdelrahman Shehata, MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1134865702

1108 ROSS CLARK CIR
Dothan, AL 36301

(334) 712-3635

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Sri Laxmi Valasareddi, MD

Medical Oncology

NPI 1265552657

1108 ROSS CLARK CIR
Dothan, AL 36301

(334) 944-4673

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

See all 513 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 Houston County Healthcare Authority's NPI number?

The NPI number for Houston County Healthcare Authority is 1659566651. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 12, 2007. The provider is doing business as Samc-Hospitalists.

Where is Houston County Healthcare Authority located?

Houston County Healthcare Authority is located at 1108 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL 36301. The listed phone number is (334) 793-8087.

What is Houston County Healthcare Authority's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Houston County Healthcare Authority enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Houston County Healthcare Authority is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Houston County Healthcare Authority?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 513 clinicians in 31 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Houston County Healthcare Authority. 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 Internal Medicine (137), Nurse Practitioner (90) and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (66). Of these, 26 practice at this address and 226 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Houston County Healthcare Authority accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Houston County Healthcare Authority 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 Houston County Healthcare Authority was last updated on November 12, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.