CAROLINE NAJJUMA
NPI 1780103291
Nurse Practitioner in Ridgecrest, CA

Active since September 15, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.62/100
CMS Quality Rating
1081 N CHINA LAKE BLVD, RIDGECREST, CA 93555(760) 446-3551 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 28, 2026, Oct 19, 2018, Jun 16, 2018 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Caroline Najjuma NPPES

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

CAROLINE NAJJUMA (NPI 1780103291) is an individual nurse practitioner in Ridgecrest, California, licensed in Texas (AP13373) and active in the NPI registry since September 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, and maintains a secondary practice location in Humble.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780103291
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameCAROLINE NAJJUMA
Location Address1081 N CHINA LAKE BLVDRidgecrest, CA 93555-3130
Mailing Address19800 Atascocita Shores Dr Apt 535Humble, TX 77346-2371 · 12817981636
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateSeptember 15, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 28, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 28, 2026
✔ NPI 1780103291 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · AP13373✔ Licensed in CA · 95008101
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
1081 N CHINA LAKE BLVD, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 119800 Atascocita Shores Dr., #535Humble, TX 77346 · Phone 12817981636

Other Identifiers 1

OtherAP133773TX · Np

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Caroline Najjuma is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7214299148
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211109001832
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

8

Medicare enrollment records show Caroline Najjuma reassigns Medicare billing to 8 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine
1100 MAGELLAN DR
Tehachapi, CA 93561
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 2,323 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
465 W PUTNAM AVE
Porterville, CA 93257
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 160 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
1120 W I ST STE B
Los Banos, CA 93635
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1200 B GALE WILSON BLVD
Fairfield, CA 94533
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 212 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Practitioner
11380 GATEWAY BLVD N
El Paso, TX 79934
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Texas Em-I Medical Services PA
  • 61 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1602 AVENUE Q
Lubbock, TX 79401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,439 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
1313 VETERANS AVE STE A
Crystal City, TX 78839
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1326134255 (Texas)
  • 57 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
7700 FLOYD CURL DR
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,452 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
102 services102 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
34 services34 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Acute Care Hospitals · Galveston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number450018
Location301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555 · Galveston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Bayside Community Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Anahuac, TX
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number451320
Location200 Hospital DriveAnahuac, TX 77514 · Chambers County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93555 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$91.09 typical visit price
range $59.26 – $178.09
Typical copayment $22.77 (range $14.81 – $44.52)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$104.09 typical visit price
range $19.34 – $145.64
Typical copayment $26.02 (range $4.83 – $36.41)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

94.62/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.67
Improvement Activities40
Cost97.14

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.

Speech-Language Pathologist
1081 N CHINA LAKE BLVD
RIDGECREST, CA 93555
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1081 N CHINA LAKE BLVD
RIDGECREST, CA 93555
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics)
1081 N CHINA LAKE BLVD
RIDGECREST, CA 93555
Internal Medicine
1081 N CHINA LAKE BLVD
RIDGECREST, CA 93555
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1081 N CHINA LAKE BLVD
RIDGECREST, CA 93555
Emergency Medicine
1081 N CHINA LAKE BLVD
RIDGECREST, CA 93555
Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
1081 N CHINA LAKE BLVD
RIDGECREST, CA 93555
Speech-Language Pathologist
1081 N CHINA LAKE BLVD
RIDGECREST, CA 93555

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 Caroline Najjuma's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caroline Najjuma is 1780103291. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 15, 2017.

Where is Caroline Najjuma located?

Caroline Najjuma practices at 1081 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. The listed phone number is (760) 446-3551.

What is Caroline Najjuma's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Caroline Najjuma enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caroline Najjuma is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Caroline Najjuma's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Caroline Najjuma reassigns Medicare benefits to 8 organizations: Cep America- California (Tehachapi, CA), Nes Western Group, A Professional Corporation (Porterville, CA), Los Banos Primary Care, Inc (Los Banos, CA), Solano Gateway Medical Group Inc (Fairfield, CA), Texas Em-1 Medical Services, P.A. (El Paso, TX) and 3 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Caroline Najjuma's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Caroline Najjuma accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Caroline Najjuma 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.

Is Caroline Najjuma affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Caroline Najjuma is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston and Bayside Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Caroline Najjuma was last updated on January 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.