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COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC
NPI 1821592205
Surgery in Columbus, NE

Active since March 21, 2018
4508 38TH ST STE 250, COLUMBUS, NE 68601(402) 564-5333(402) 564-9372 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 27, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Columbus Community Hospital Inc NPPES

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

COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC (NPI 1821592205), doing business as Columbus General Surgery, is a healthcare organization registered as a surgery in Columbus, Nebraska and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. The organization lists Chad E Van Cleave, Vice President Finance, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821592205
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Legal Business NameCOLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC
Location Address4508 38TH ST STE 250Columbus, NE 68601-1668
Mailing AddressPo Box 1800Columbus, NE 68602-1800 · (402) 564-7118 · Fax (402) 562-3378
Phone(402) 564-5333
Fax(402) 564-9372
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialChad E Van CleaveVice President Finance · (402) 562-3357
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 27, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 27, 2025
✔ NPI 1821592205 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
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 ListedRegistered Nurse · Wound CareTaxonomy 163WW0000X
4508 38TH ST STE 250, Columbus, NE 68601
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsColumbus General Surgery

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 Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and more.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 Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

59

Medicare enrollment records show 59 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Columbus Community Hospital Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 13 practice at this address and 29 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 17

Nurse Practitioner11
Orthopedic Surgery9
Otolaryngology9
Interventional Cardiology7
General Surgery4
Psychiatry3
Radiation Oncology3
Clinical Social Worker2
9 other specialties11

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 59
Amberlace Citta, APRN NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1295014983
4508 38TH ST STE 152
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-4720
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Dillon Clarey, MD
Dermatology
NPI 1386133346
4508 38TH ST STE 210
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-4871
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Landon Collins, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1942548334
4508 38TH ST STE 133
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 563-3644
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Thayne Griener, MD
Otolaryngology
NPI 1871624627
4508 38TH ST STE 152
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 563-4500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Lauren Jazwick, DO
Otolaryngology
NPI 1124548631
4508 38TH ST STE 152
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-4720
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jacob Oran, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1407294010
4508 38TH ST STE 250
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-4770
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Michael Pitner, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1770076473
4508 38TH ST STE 133
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 563-3644
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kathryn Placzek, PLMHP
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1326825159
4508 38TH ST
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-4765
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Anthony White, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1386141521
4508 38TH ST STE 133
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 603-6840
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Samantha Cahill, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1982430914
4508 38TH ST STE 250
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 948-2556
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kay Ritzdorf, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1083192462
4508 38TH ST STE 133
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-4700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Mallory Swantek, PLADC, PLMHP
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1578086070
4508 38TH ST STE 165
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 788-4187
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Casey Reihe, MD
Psychiatry
NPI 1043941669
4508 38TH ST STE 165
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-4765
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jeremy Albin, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1336376284
4508 38 STREET SUITE 250
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-5333
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Brandon Borer, DPM
Podiatry
NPI 1275818056
4508 38TH ST SUITE 133
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-4700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Richard Cimpl, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1376597120
4508 38TH ST SUITE 133
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 563-3644
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
Mark Howerter, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1104995471
4600 38TH ST
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7118
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
Nila Novotny, M.D.
Otolaryngology
NPI 1316934029
4508 38TH ST SUITE #152
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 563-4500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Sarah Huettner, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1639800741
4600 38TH ST
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-4835
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Christopher Veale
Radiation Oncology
NPI 1972066207
4600 38TH ST
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7118
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
See all 59 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 Columbus Community Hospital Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Columbus Community Hospital Inc is 1821592205. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2018. The provider is doing business as Columbus General Surgery.

Where is Columbus Community Hospital Inc located?

Columbus Community Hospital Inc is located at 4508 38th St Ste 250, Columbus, NE 68601. The listed phone number is (402) 564-5333.

What is Columbus Community Hospital Inc's specialty?

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

Is Columbus Community Hospital Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Columbus Community Hospital Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Columbus Community Hospital Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 59 clinicians in 17 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Columbus Community Hospital Inc. 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 (11), Orthopedic Surgery (9) and Otolaryngology (9). Of these, 13 practice at this address and 29 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Columbus Community Hospital Inc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska list Columbus Community Hospital Inc 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 Inc was last updated on January 27, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.