J C BLAIR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
NPI 1669217808
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Altoona, PA

Active since June 28, 2024
417 SABBATH REST RD STE 4, ALTOONA, PA 16601(814) 684-6341(814) 684-6343 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 1, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 1, 2025, Jun 28, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About J C Blair Memorial Hospital NPPES

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

J C BLAIR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (NPI 1669217808), doing business as Penn Highlands Huntingdon, is a healthcare organization registered as a rheumatology in Altoona, Pennsylvania and active in the NPI registry since June 2024. The organization lists Jourdan Strishock, Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669217808
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Legal Business NameJ C BLAIR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Location Address417 SABBATH REST RD STE 4Altoona, PA 16601-7567
Mailing Address1225 Warm Springs AveHuntingdon, PA 16652-2350 · (814) 375-4200 · Fax (814) 375-4232
Fax(814) 684-6343
Organization SubpartYesParent: Penn Highlands Healthcare
Authorized OfficialJourdan StrishockDirector · (814) 375-6160
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateApril 1, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 1, 2025
✔ NPI 1669217808 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
Also ListedPhysician AssistantTaxonomy 363A00000X
417 SABBATH REST RD STE 4, Altoona, PA 16601

Other Names 2

Doing Business AsPenn Highlands Huntingdon
Other NamePenn Highlands Huntingdon Rheumatology

Other Identifiers 2

Other075036PA · Mc Ptan
Medicaid100768376-0076PA

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

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)

J C Blair Memorial Hospital is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by March 31, 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.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StatePennsylvaniaEnrollment IDO20040121000045Non-DME Part B · Clinic/Group PracticeDue dateMarch 31, 2027
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

45

Medicare enrollment records show 45 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to J C Blair Memorial Hospital, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 7 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 16

Nurse Practitioner15
Family Practice5
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)4
Emergency Medicine3
Orthopedic Surgery3
Gastroenterology2
General Surgery2
Internal Medicine2
8 other specialties9

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 45
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1699730432
620 HOWARD AVE
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 943-5901
✔ Accepts Medicare4.4 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1245414788
620 HOWARD AVE
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 943-5901
✔ Accepts Medicare4.4 mi
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1346447885
620 HOWARD AVE
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 889-2866
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.4 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1336465814
1400 9TH AVE
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 941-8811
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.9 mi
Neurology
NPI 1649240318
1414 9TH AVE STATION MEDICAL CENTER
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-1655
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.9 mi
Otolaryngology
NPI 1477530756
3341 BEALE AVE
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 944-5357
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.5 mi
Rheumatology
NPI 1790785582
154 HOSPITAL DR
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-6341
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.9 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1891361234
3228 COLD SPRINGS RD
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-6462
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare18 mi
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1134626724
1225 WARM SPRINGS AVE
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-8408
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare18 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1972818540
1225 WARM SPRINGS AVE
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-2290
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare18 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1902148992
1225 WARM SPRINGS AVE
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-8556
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare18 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1982628012
1225 WARM SPRINGS AVE
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-8539
18 mi
Gastroenterology
NPI 1407818180
900 BRYAN ST STE 7
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 644-1141
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare18 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1104103365
7651 LAKE RAYSTOWN SHOPPING CTR
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-8750
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare18 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1780552943
271 RAILROAD ST
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-1872
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1649762592
271 RAILROAD ST
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-9701
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1174402135
271 RAILROAD ST
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-1872
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1609394626
132 ABIGAIL LN
Port Matilda, PA 16870
(814) 272-7100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare27 mi
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1477843050
239 COLONNADE BLVD
State College, PA 16803
(582) 220-2310
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare29 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1871237537
239 COLONNADE BLVD 2ND FLOOR
State College, PA 16803
(582) 220-2305
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare29 mi
See all 45 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 J C Blair Memorial Hospital's NPI number?

The NPI number for J C Blair Memorial Hospital is 1669217808. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2024. The provider is doing business as Penn Highlands Huntingdon. The provider is also known as Penn Highlands Huntingdon Rheumatology.

Where is J C Blair Memorial Hospital located?

J C Blair Memorial Hospital is located at 417 Sabbath Rest Rd Ste 4, Altoona, PA 16601. The listed phone number is (814) 684-6341.

What is J C Blair Memorial Hospital's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is J C Blair Memorial Hospital enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. J C Blair Memorial Hospital is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is J C Blair Memorial Hospital's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (Pennsylvania, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by March 31, 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 J C Blair Memorial Hospital?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 45 clinicians in 16 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to J C Blair Memorial Hospital. 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 (15), Family Practice (5) and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (4). Of these, 7 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for J C Blair Memorial Hospital was last updated on April 1, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.