PEDS CARE P.C.
NPI 1679730717
Pediatrics in Dalton, GA

Q: What is Peds Care P.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Peds Care P.C. is 1679730717. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2008.

Q: What is Peds Care P.C.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Peds Care P.C. was last updated on November 29, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.

Active since May 16, 2008CLIA 11D0262347 · Certificate of Compliance

1933 SHIELDS ROAD, DALTON, GA 30720(706) 278-6628(706) 278-6650 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 29, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Peds Care P.c. NPPES

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

PEDS CARE P.C. (NPI 1679730717) is a healthcare organization registered as a pediatrics in Dalton, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. The organization holds a CLIA Certificate of Compliance certificate valid through December 15, 2027 and lists Ricardo R Riesco, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679730717

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy208000000X

Legal Business NamePEDS CARE P.C.

Location Address1933 SHIELDS ROADDalton, GA 30720

Mailing Address1933 Shields RoadDalton, GA 30720 · (706) 278-6628 · Fax (706) 278-6650

Phone(706) 278-6628

Fax(706) 278-6650

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialRicardo R RiescoOwner · (706) 278-6628

Enumeration DateMay 16, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 29, 2010

✔ NPI 1679730717 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208000000X

Definition

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

1933 SHIELDS ROAD, Dalton, GA 30720

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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

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 Compliance 11D0262347

Peds Care PC · Dalton, GA

Active · expires Dec 15, 2027

CLIA Number11D0262347

Laboratory TypePhysician Office

Certificate Effective DateDecember 16, 2025

Certificate Expiration DateDecember 15, 2027

Laboratory DirectorRicardo R. Riesco

Laboratory Phone(706) 278-6628

Laboratory LocationPeds Care PC1933 Shields Road, Dalton, GA 30720

CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone

This certificate is issued to a laboratory after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MR. RICARDO RAUL RIESCO M.D.

Pediatrics

1933 SHIELDS ROAD
DALTON, GA 30720

Whitfield County (706) 278-6628

DR. MILCA LYMARIE HERNANDEZ-AVILES MD

Pediatrics

1933 SHIELDS ROAD
DALTON, GA 30720

Whitfield County (706) 278-6628

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 Peds Care P.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Peds Care P.C. is 1679730717. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2008.

Where is Peds Care P.C. located?

Peds Care P.C. is located at 1933 Shields Road, Dalton, GA 30720. The listed phone number is (706) 278-6628.

What is Peds Care P.C.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Does Peds Care P.C. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Compliance (number 11D0262347) is associated with this NPI, valid through December 15, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Peds Care P.C. accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 1 other insurer list Peds Care P.C. 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 Peds Care P.C. was last updated on November 29, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.