O'BLENESS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
NPI 1710913462
General Acute Care Hospital in Athens, OH
About O'bleness Memorial Hospital NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
O'BLENESS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (NPI 1710913462) is a healthcare organization registered as a general acute care hospital in Athens, Ohio and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization lists Michael P Browning, Cfo, Ohiohealth, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Names 1
Other Identifiers 1
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)
O'bleness Memorial Hospital is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
15Medicare enrollment records show 15 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to O'bleness Memorial Hospital, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 7 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 4
Clinicians, nearest first (15)
Nelsonville, OH 45764
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Hospital Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare
Quality and patient-experience ratings for Ohiohealth O'bleness Hospital (CMS certification number 360014), from CMS Care Compare.
Ohiohealth O'bleness Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Athens, OHPatient Experience
HCAHPS patient survey · Jan 2023 – Dec 2023Complications & Deaths 18
Infections 1
Unplanned Hospital Visits 13
Timely & Effective Care 16
Maternal Health 2
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 Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation, Inc.'s NPI number?
The NPI number for Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation, Inc. is 1710913462. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2006. The provider is doing business as O'bleness Memorial Hospital.
Where is Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation, Inc. located?
Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation, Inc. is located at 55 Hospital Dr, Athens, OH 45701. The listed phone number is (740) 593-5551.
What is Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation, Inc.'s specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Acute Care Hospital with taxonomy code 282N00000X.
Is Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation, Inc.?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 15 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation, Inc.. 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 Family Practice (5), Internal Medicine (5) and Nurse Practitioner (3). Of these, 7 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Is Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospital?
Yes. Ohiohealth O'bleness Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (Acute Care Hospitals). The hospital provides emergency services.
What quality rating does Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation, Inc. have?
CMS rates Ohiohealth O'bleness Hospital 5 out of 5 stars overall on Care Compare, based on measures of safety, patient experience and outcomes. The full measure detail is in the Hospital Quality Ratings section above.
What insurance does Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation, Inc. accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and MedMutual list Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation, 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 Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation, Inc. was last updated on April 23, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.
# O'bleness Memorial Hospital · NPI 1710913462
General Acute Care Hospital organization in Athens, Ohio. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 24, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1710913462 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** June 24, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** General Acute Care Hospital · taxonomy 282N00000X
- **Legal business name:** Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation, Inc.
- **Organization subpart:** Yes (part of Ohio Health Corporation)
- **Authorized official:** Michael Browning, CFO, OHIOHEALTH
## Practice location
- **Address:** 55 HOSPITAL DR, Athens, OH 45701-2302
- **Phone:** (740) 593-5551 · **Fax:** (740) 592-9203
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 15 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Family Practice (5), Internal Medicine (5), Nurse Practitioner (3); 7 practice within 10 miles · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** April 23, 2020
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 8017265 (OH)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1710913462) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.