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FRIEND MEDICAL CLINIC
NPI 1699217588
Clinic/Center - Rural Health in Friend, NE

Active since November 09, 2016CLIA 28D0454765 · Certificate of Compliance
1210 2ND ST, FRIEND, NE 68359(402) 947-2021(402) 947-2127 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 25, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 31, 2020, Dec 16, 2020, Jul 14, 2020 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2016).

About Friend Medical Clinic NPPES

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

FRIEND MEDICAL CLINIC (NPI 1699217588) is a healthcare organization registered as a rural health in Friend, Nebraska and active in the NPI registry since November 2016. The organization holds a CLIA Certificate of Compliance certificate valid through October 1, 2026 and lists Julie Lacy, President & Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699217588
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QR1300X
Legal Business NameCRETE AREA MEDICAL CENTER
Location Address1210 2ND STFriend, NE 68359-1116
Mailing AddressPo Box 860873Minneapolis, MN 55486-0873 · (402) 826-2102 · Fax (402) 826-7950
Phone(402) 947-2021
Fax(402) 947-2127
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialJulie LacyPresident & Ceo · (402) 826-2102
Enumeration DateNovember 9, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 25, 20246 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 25, 2024
✔ NPI 1699217588 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Rural HealthAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QR1300X
1210 2ND ST, Friend, NE 68359
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsFriend Medical Clinic

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, 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 28D0454765

Crete Area Medical Center Friend Medical Clinic · Friend, NE
Active · expires Oct 1, 2026
CLIA Number28D0454765
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateOctober 2, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 1, 2026
Laboratory DirectorShanan Fuhrman
Laboratory Phone(402) 947-2021
Laboratory LocationCrete Area Medical Center Friend Medical Clinic1210 2nd Street, Friend, NE 68359
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 3

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

MRS. SUREE MICHELLE SCHILZ PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1210 2ND ST
FRIEND, NE 68359
Saline County (402) 947-2021
FRIEND MEDICAL CENTER, PC
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
1210 2ND ST
FRIEND, NE 68359
Saline County (402) 947-2021
DR. ROBERT B MCKEEMAN MD
Family Medicine
1210 2ND ST
FRIEND, NE 68359
Saline County (402) 947-2021

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 Crete Area Medical Center's NPI number?

The NPI number for Crete Area Medical Center is 1699217588. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 9, 2016. The provider is doing business as Friend Medical Clinic.

Where is Crete Area Medical Center located?

Crete Area Medical Center is located at 1210 2nd St, Friend, NE 68359. The listed phone number is (402) 947-2021.

What is Crete Area Medical Center's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Rural Health, with taxonomy code 261QR1300X.

Does Crete Area Medical Center hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Compliance (number 28D0454765) is associated with this NPI, valid through October 1, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Crete Area Medical Center accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and 1 other insurer list Crete Area Medical Center 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 Crete Area Medical Center was last updated on November 25, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.