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OTTO KAISER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
NPI 1699772541
General Acute Care Hospital - Critical Access in Kenedy, TX

Active since July 07, 2005CLIA 45D0660387 · Accreditation
3349 S HIGHWAY 181, KENEDY, TX 78119(830) 583-3401(830) 583-9053 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 20, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital NPPES

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

OTTO KAISER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (NPI 1699772541) is a healthcare organization registered as a critical access in Kenedy, Texas and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. The organization holds an CLIA Accreditation certificate valid through May 12, 2028 and lists Nancy Kinkler, Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699772541
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy282NC0060X
Legal Business NameKARNES COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Location Address3349 S HIGHWAY 181Kenedy, TX 78119-5241
Mailing Address3349 S Highway 181Kenedy, TX 78119-5241 · (830) 583-3401 · Fax (830) 583-9053
Phone(830) 583-3401
Fax(830) 583-9053
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialNancy KinklerAdministrator · (830) 583-3401
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 20, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMay 20, 2024
✔ NPI 1699772541 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyGeneral Acute Care Hospital · Critical AccessHospitals
Taxonomy Code282NC0060X
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License 000357 (TX)
3349 S HIGHWAY 181, Kenedy, TX 78119
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsOtto Kaiser Memorial Hospital

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid136412710TX
Medicaid084579401TX
Other00Y166TX · Medicare Ptan
Medicaid136412702TX

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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare.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)

Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Pamela Clark, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1306967187
3349 S HIGHWAY 181 STE 3
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-9355
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jochelle Uriegas, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1215436142
3349 S HIGHWAY 181 STE 3
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-9355
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Accreditation 45D0660387

Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital · Kenedy, TX
Active · expires May 12, 2028
CLIA Number45D0660387
Laboratory TypeHospital
Certificate Effective DateMay 13, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMay 12, 2028
Laboratory DirectorC L. Valdes
Laboratory Phone(830) 583-3401
Laboratory LocationOtto Kaiser Memorial Hospital3349 South Hwy 181, Kenedy, TX 78119
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This is a certificate that is issued to a laboratory on the basis of the laboratory's accreditation by an accreditation organization approved by CMS.

Hospital Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality and patient-experience ratings for Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital (CMS certification number 451364), from CMS Care Compare.

Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Kenedy, TX
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number451364
Location3349 S Highway 181Kenedy, TX 78119 · Karnes County · (830) 583-3401
Emergency services Meaningful use of EHRs

Complications & Deaths 4

Death rate for COPD patients
Cases too small to report
Death rate for heart failure patients
Cases too small to report
Death rate for pneumonia patients
Cases too small to report
Death rate for stroke patients
Cases too small to report

Unplanned Hospital Visits 7

Hospital return days for heart failure patients
Cases too small to report
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients
Cases too small to report
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)
Cases too small to report
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients
Cases too small to report
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate
Cases too small to report
Rate of readmission after discharge from hospital (hospital-wide)
Cases too small to report

Timely & Effective Care 5

Emergency department volume
Low
Percentage of healthcare personnel who are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations
3.5%
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination
84%
Left before being seen
1%
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
20%

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 Karnes County Hospital District's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karnes County Hospital District is 1699772541. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2005. The provider is doing business as Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital.

Where is Karnes County Hospital District located?

Karnes County Hospital District is located at 3349 S Highway 181, Kenedy, TX 78119. The listed phone number is (830) 583-3401.

What is Karnes County Hospital District's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Acute Care Hospital, specializing in Critical Access, with taxonomy code 282NC0060X.

Is Karnes County Hospital District enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karnes County Hospital District is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Karnes County Hospital District?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Nurse Practitioner, reassign their Medicare billing to Karnes County Hospital District. 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, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Karnes County Hospital District hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Accreditation (number 45D0660387) is associated with this NPI, valid through May 12, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Karnes County Hospital District a Medicare-certified hospital?

Yes. Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (Critical Access Hospitals). The hospital provides emergency services.

What insurance does Karnes County Hospital District accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare list Karnes County Hospital District 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 Karnes County Hospital District was last updated on May 20, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.