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FORWARD HEALTH LLC
NPI 1740858182
Clinic/Center - Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder in Columbus, OH

Active since June 13, 2021CLIA 36D2334486 · Waiver
211 S 5TH ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43215(740) 935-8962 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 9, 2024, Jan 6, 2023, Jun 13, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Forward Health Llc NPPES

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

FORWARD HEALTH LLC (NPI 1740858182) is a healthcare organization registered as a rehabilitation, substance use disorder in Columbus, Ohio and active in the NPI registry since June 2021. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through November 20, 2027, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and lists David Palumbo, Executive Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740858182
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QR0405X
Legal Business NameFORWARD HEALTH LLC
Location Address211 S 5TH STColumbus, OH 43215-5203
Mailing Address211 S 5th StColumbus, OH 43215-5203 · (614) 567-6274
Phone(740) 935-8962
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDavid PalumboExecutive Director · (740) 935-8962
Enumeration DateJune 13, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1740858182 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Rehabilitation, Substance Use DisorderAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QR0405X
Also ListedSubstance Abuse Rehabilitation FacilityTaxonomy 324500000X
211 S 5TH ST, Columbus, OH 43215
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 15339 Hendron RdGroveport, OH 43125-1055 · Phone (614) 567-6274 · Fax (855) 604-0927
Location 26020 Groveport RdGroveport, OH 43125-1005 · Phone (614) 567-6274 · Fax (855) 604-0927

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0459621OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, 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 Waiver 36D2334486

Forward Health LLC · Columbus, OH
Active · expires Nov 20, 2027
CLIA Number36D2334486
Laboratory TypePractitioner Other
Certificate Effective DateNovember 21, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateNovember 20, 2027
Laboratory DirectorAmanda M. Buckley
Laboratory Phone(614) 324-6152
Laboratory LocationForward Health LLC1876 N 4th Street, Columbus, OH 43201
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

TERSHAY MARTIN
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
211 S 5TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 567-6274
FORWARD HEALTH LLC
Clinic/Center (Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center))
211 S 5TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 567-6274
SHAWNA REDD
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
211 S 5TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 324-4088
DANIEL LEE SCOTT
Peer Specialist
211 S 5TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 567-6274
AMBER VANDINE
Counselor
211 S 5TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 567-6274
FAITH M KINNEY-THOMPSON
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
211 S 5TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 567-6274
DEANNA SANFORD
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
211 S 5TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 567-6274
COURTNEY ELYSE HALCHAK
Peer Specialist
211 S 5TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 567-6274

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 Forward Health LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Forward Health LLC is 1740858182. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2021.

Where is Forward Health LLC located?

Forward Health LLC is located at 211 S 5th St, Columbus, OH 43215. The listed phone number is (740) 935-8962.

What is Forward Health LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder, with taxonomy code 261QR0405X.

Does Forward Health LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 36D2334486) is associated with this NPI, valid through November 20, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Forward Health LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and Molina Healthcare list Forward Health LLC 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 Forward Health LLC was last updated on July 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.