COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
NPI 1740238641
General Acute Care Hospital - Rural in Columbus, TX
About Columbus Community Hospital NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (NPI 1740238641) is a healthcare organization registered as a rural in Columbus, Texas and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization lists James E. Vanek, Chief Executive Officer, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 2
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)
Columbus Community Hospital is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
14Medicare enrollment records show 14 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Columbus Community Hospital, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 6 practice at this address and 12 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 9
Clinicians, nearest first (14)
Columbus, TX 78934
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 Columbus Community Hospital (CMS certification number 450370), from CMS Care Compare.
Columbus Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, TXPatient Experience
HCAHPS patient survey · Jan 2023 – Dec 2023Complications & Deaths 14
Unplanned Hospital Visits 11
Timely & Effective Care 10
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 Columbus Community Hospital's NPI number?
The NPI number for Columbus Community Hospital is 1740238641. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2006.
Where is Columbus Community Hospital located?
Columbus Community Hospital is located at 110 Shult Dr, Columbus, TX 78934. The listed phone number is (979) 732-2371.
What is Columbus Community Hospital's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Acute Care Hospital, specializing in Rural, with taxonomy code 282NR1301X.
Is Columbus Community Hospital enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Columbus Community Hospital is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Columbus Community Hospital?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 14 clinicians in 9 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Columbus Community Hospital. 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), Otolaryngology (2) and Gynecological Oncology (1). Of these, 6 practice at this address and 12 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Is Columbus Community Hospital a Medicare-certified hospital?
Yes. Columbus Community Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (Acute Care Hospitals). The hospital provides emergency services.
What insurance does Columbus Community Hospital accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Columbus Community Hospital 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 Columbus Community Hospital was last updated on June 28, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.
# Columbus Community Hospital · NPI 1740238641
Rural organization in Columbus, Texas. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 4, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1740238641 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** May 4, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** General Acute Care Hospital - Rural · taxonomy 282NR1301X
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** James Vanek, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
## Practice location
- **Address:** 110 SHULT DR, Columbus, TX 78934-3016
- **Phone:** (979) 732-2371 · **Fax:** (979) 732-9242
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 14 clinicians in 9 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Family Practice (5), Otolaryngology (2), Gynecological Oncology (1); 6 practice at this address and 12 within 10 miles · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** June 28, 2021
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 135033204 (TX); Other 450370 (TX)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1740238641) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.