COLUMBIA LUTHERAN CHARITIES
NPI 1821254129
Surgery in Astoria, OR

Q: What is Columbia Lutheran Charities's NPI number?

The NPI number for Columbia Lutheran Charities is 1821254129. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 6, 2008. The provider is doing business as Columbia Memorial Hospital.

Q: What is Columbia Lutheran Charities's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Active since August 06, 2008

2111 EXCHANGE ST, ASTORIA, OR 97103(503) 325-4321 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 7, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Columbia Lutheran Charities NPPES

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

COLUMBIA LUTHERAN CHARITIES (NPI 1821254129), doing business as Columbia Memorial Hospital, is a healthcare organization registered as a surgery in Astoria, Oregon and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. The organization lists Erik W Thorsen, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821254129

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Legal Business NameCOLUMBIA LUTHERAN CHARITIES

Location Address2111 EXCHANGE STAstoria, OR 97103-3329

Mailing Address2111 Exchange StAstoria, OR 97103-3329 · (503) 325-4321

Phone(503) 325-4321

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialErik W ThorsenCeo · (503) 338-7505

Enumeration DateAugust 6, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 7, 2017

✔ NPI 1821254129 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 12

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License✔ Licensed in OR · 141146

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License 141146 (OR)

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismTaxonomy 207RE0101X · License 14-1146 (OR)

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyTaxonomy 207RH0003X · License 14-1146 (OR)

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License 14-1146 (OR)

Also ListedObstetrics & GynecologyTaxonomy 207V00000X · License 141146 (OR)

Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License 141146 (OR)

Also ListedOtolaryngologyTaxonomy 207Y00000X · License 141146 (OR)

Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 141146 (OR)

Also ListedUrologyTaxonomy 208800000X · License 141146 (OR)

Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License 14-1146 (OR)

Also ListedClinic/Center · Critical Access HospitalTaxonomy 261QC0050X · License 141146 (OR)

2111 EXCHANGE ST, Astoria, OR 97103

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Other Names 2

Other NameColumbia Lutheran Charities

Doing Business AsColumbia Memorial Hospital

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid500621984OR

Medicare OSCAR/certification381320OR

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BridgeSpan Health Company, Moda Health Plan, Inc., Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Columbia Lutheran Charities is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

290

Medicare enrollment records show 290 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Columbia Lutheran Charities, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 14 practice at this address and 59 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 30

Diagnostic Radiology68

Nurse Practitioner51

Emergency Medicine32

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)24

General Surgery16

Obstetrics/Gynecology14

Internal Medicine13

Nephrology10

22 other specialties62

Nearest to this location (20)

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Margeaux Berroth

Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1487280475

2111 EXCHANGE ST
Astoria, OR 97103

(503) 325-4321

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Jessie Higgins, MSW, CSWA

Clinical Social Worker

NPI 1174921035

2111 EXCHANGE ST
Astoria, OR 97103

(503) 325-4321

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Kristin Hooper, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1720593197

2111 EXCHANGE ST
Astoria, OR 97103

(503) 338-7508

✔ PECOSSame address

Van Huynh

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

NPI 1285310060

2111 EXCHANGE ST
Astoria, OR 97103

(503) 325-4321

✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Kendrick Lang, MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1285210153

2111 EXCHANGE ST
Astoria, OR 97103

(503) 325-4321

✔ PECOSSame address

Robert Leatherman, DO

Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1225026313

2111 EXCHANGE ST
Astoria, OR 97103

(503) 338-7525

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Jesse Loughlin, MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1114555786

2111 EXCHANGE ST
Astoria, OR 97103

(503) 325-4321

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Regina Mysliwiec, M.D., M.S.

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1598990186

2111 EXCHANGE ST COLUMBIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Astoria, OR 97103

(503) 325-4321

✔ PECOSSame address

Erik Williams, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

NPI 1134216542

2111 EXCHANGE ST
Astoria, OR 97103

(503) 325-4321

✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Timothy Becker, DO

Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

NPI 1740619055

2095 EXCHANGE ST STE 301
Astoria, OR 97103

(503) 338-4087

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Heather Mclean, N.P.

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1932392107

2095 EXCHANGE ST STE 301
Astoria, OR 97103

(503) 338-4087

✔ PECOSSame address

Renema Reid, NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1588244610

2095 EXCHANGE ST STE 301
Astoria, OR 97103

(503) 338-4087

✔ PECOSSame address

Diana Rinkevich, MD

Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

NPI 1265501530

2095 EXCHANGE ST STE 301
Astoria, OR 97103

(503) 338-4087

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Tyler Schulz, DO

Internal Medicine

NPI 1114424454

2095 EXCHANGE ST STE 301
Astoria, OR 97103

(503) 338-4087

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

April Cockcroft

General Surgery

NPI 1982139150

2055 EXCHANGE ST STE 270
Astoria, OR 97103

(503) 338-4670

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi

Justin Holt, MD

Otolaryngology

NPI 1902225709

2055 EXCHANGE ST STE 210
Astoria, OR 97103

(503) 338-4517

✔ PECOS0.1 mi

Misha Caldwell, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1700190030

2158 EXCHANGE ST. SUITE #206/207
Astoria, OR 97103

(503) 325-7337

✔ PECOS0.1 mi

Aaron Brown, D.O

Internal Medicine

NPI 1831532100

2158 EXCHANGE ST STE 107
Astoria, OR 97103

(503) 338-4675

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi

Keri Brown, D.O.

Pulmonary Disease

NPI 1043496532

2158 EXCHANGE ST STE 302
Astoria, OR 97103

(503) 338-4516

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi

Amulya Kasireddy, M.D.

Endocrinology

NPI 1477113264

2158 EXCHANGE ST STE 205
Astoria, OR 97103

(503) 338-4531

✔ PECOS0.1 mi

See all 290 clinicians

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

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 Columbia Lutheran Charities's NPI number?

The NPI number for Columbia Lutheran Charities is 1821254129. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 6, 2008. The provider is doing business as Columbia Memorial Hospital.

Where is Columbia Lutheran Charities located?

Columbia Lutheran Charities is located at 2111 Exchange St, Astoria, OR 97103. The listed phone number is (503) 325-4321.

What is Columbia Lutheran Charities's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Columbia Lutheran Charities enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Columbia Lutheran Charities is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Columbia Lutheran Charities?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 290 clinicians in 30 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Columbia Lutheran Charities. 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 Diagnostic Radiology (68), Nurse Practitioner (51) and Emergency Medicine (32). Of these, 14 practice at this address and 59 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Columbia Lutheran Charities accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, Moda Health Plan, Inc., Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan and Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon list Columbia Lutheran Charities 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 Columbia Lutheran Charities was last updated on September 7, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.