BROWN COUNTY HOSPITAL
NPI 1760464283
General Acute Care Hospital - Critical Access in Ainsworth, NE

Active since November 18, 2005
945 E ZERO ST, AINSWORTH, NE 69210(402) 387-2800(402) 387-2804 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 15, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 15, 2022, Jan 20, 2022, Sep 30, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Brown County Hospital NPPES

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

BROWN COUNTY HOSPITAL (NPI 1760464283) is a healthcare organization registered as a critical access in Ainsworth, Nebraska and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. The organization lists Mirya Hallock, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760464283
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy282NC0060X
Legal Business NameBROWN COUNTY HOSPITAL
Location Address945 E ZERO STAinsworth, NE 69210-1556
Mailing Address945 E Zero StAinsworth, NE 69210-1556 · (402) 387-2800 · Fax (402) 387-2804
Fax(402) 387-2804
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMirya HallockCeo · (402) 387-2800
Enumeration DateNovember 18, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 15, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 15, 2022
✔ NPI 1760464283 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Taxonomy Code282NC0060X
License✔ Licensed in NE · 060001
945 E ZERO ST, Ainsworth, NE 69210

Other Identifiers 2

Other0136NE · Bcbs
Other006895400Federal Black Lung Progra

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)

Brown County Hospital is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

9

Medicare enrollment records show 9 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Brown County Hospital, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 6 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (9)

Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1265942247
945 E ZERO ST
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Podiatry
NPI 1013152396
945 E ZERO ST
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2067
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1720660921
945 E ZERO ST
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1710534540
945 E ZERO ST
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1700403284
945 E ZERO ST
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1770529190
913 E ZERO ST
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1900
✔ PECOSSame address
Otolaryngology
NPI 1588742001
801 WILLIAM AVE
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-3330
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare109 mi
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1710928130
2207 OSBORNE DR W SUITE 100
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-2139
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare154 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1144450867
UNMC DEPT OF FAMILY MEDICINE 983075 NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER
Omaha, NE 68198
(402) 559-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare219 mi

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 Brown County Hospital (CMS certification number 281325), from CMS Care Compare.

Brown County Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Ainsworth, NE
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number281325
Location945 East Zero StAinsworth, NE 69210 · Brown County · (402) 387-2800
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 10

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)
62 No different than national
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy
Cases too small to report
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy
Cases too small to report
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery
Cases too small to report

Timely & Effective Care 4

Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination
41%
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit A lower number of minutes is better
127 minutes
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit- Psychiatric/Mental Health Patients. A lower number of minutes is better
158 minutes
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
49%

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 Brown County Hospital's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brown County Hospital is 1760464283. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 18, 2005.

Where is Brown County Hospital located?

Brown County Hospital is located at 945 E Zero St, Ainsworth, NE 69210. The listed phone number is (402) 387-2800.

What is Brown County Hospital's specialty?

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

Is Brown County Hospital enrolled in Medicare?

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

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Brown County Hospital?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 9 clinicians in 6 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Brown County 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 Nurse Practitioner (3), Family Practice (2) and Internal Medicine (1). Of these, 6 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Is Brown County Hospital a Medicare-certified hospital?

Yes. Brown County Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (Critical Access Hospitals). The hospital provides emergency services.

What insurance does Brown County Hospital accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and Oscar Insurance Company list Brown County 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 Brown County Hospital was last updated on August 15, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.