PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER OF DADE, INC.
NPI 1699503771
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Ringgold, GA

Active since July 22, 2024
182 CATOOSA CIR, RINGGOLD, GA 30736(706) 866-5520(706) 657-2958 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 27, 2026, Jul 22, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Primary Health Care Center Of Dade, Inc. NPPES

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

PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER OF DADE, INC. (NPI 1699503771), doing business as College And Career Academy, Sbhc, is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Ringgold, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since July 2024. The organization lists Amy Buffington, Credentialing Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699503771
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QF0400X
Legal Business NamePRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER OF DADE, INC.
Location Address182 CATOOSA CIRRinggold, GA 30736-8078
Mailing Address13570 N Main StTrenton, GA 30752-2012 · (706) 956-2665 · Fax (706) 657-2958
Fax(706) 657-2958
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialAmy BuffingtonCredentialing Director · (706) 620-4494
Enumeration DateJuly 22, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 27, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1699503771 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
182 CATOOSA CIR, Ringgold, GA 30736

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsCollege And Career Academy, Sbhc

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)

Primary Health Care Center Of Dade, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

10

Medicare enrollment records show 10 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Primary Health Care Center Of Dade, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 7

Family Practice2
Internal Medicine2
Pediatric Medicine2
Clinical Psychologist1
Clinical Social Worker1
Mental Health Counselor1
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional1

Clinicians, nearest first (10)

Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1447600044
6120 ALABAMA HWY
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 935-6442
✔ PECOS3.6 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1144292798
2009 OLD LAFAYETTE RD
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 866-5520
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1568886927
2009 OLD LAFAYETTE RD
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 866-5520
✔ PECOS4.6 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1366480014
403 MCBRIEN RD
East Ridge, TN 37412
(423) 875-0700
✔ PECOS5.3 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1639391956
9309 APISON PIKE
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 551-3562
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1942302070
13570 N MAIN ST
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 956-2665
✔ PECOS18 mi
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1407210107
13570 N MAIN ST
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 956-2665
✔ Accepts Medicare18 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1114451051
13570 N MAIN ST
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 956-2665
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare18 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1518593151
13570 N MAIN ST
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 956-2665
✔ PECOS18 mi
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1275784621
103 HAZEL PATH STE 2
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 320-1155
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare124 mi

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 Primary Health Care Center Of Dade, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Primary Health Care Center Of Dade, Inc. is 1699503771. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 22, 2024. The provider is doing business as College and Career Academy, SBHC.

Where is Primary Health Care Center Of Dade, Inc. located?

Primary Health Care Center Of Dade, Inc. is located at 182 Catoosa Cir, Ringgold, GA 30736. The listed phone number is (706) 866-5520.

What is Primary Health Care Center Of Dade, 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 Primary Health Care Center Of Dade, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Primary Health Care Center Of Dade, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Primary Health Care Center Of Dade, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 10 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Primary Health Care Center Of Dade, Inc., in Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Mental Health Counselor and 2 other specialties. 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. Of these, 4 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Primary Health Care Center Of Dade, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 1 other insurer list Primary Health Care Center Of Dade, 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 Primary Health Care Center Of Dade, Inc. was last updated on August 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.