WHEAT MEDICAL CENTER LLC
NPI 1851573265
Internal Medicine in Natchitoches, LA
About Wheat Medical Center Llc NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
WHEAT MEDICAL CENTER LLC (NPI 1851573265) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Natchitoches, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since November 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through May 5, 2027 and lists Stephen Wheat, Owner, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 3
Group Practice 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Wheat Medical Center Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Revalidation Due Date
Revalidation due by October 31, 2026
Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Wheat Medical Center LLC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.
Clinician (1)
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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 19D0960283
Wheat Medical Center · Natchitoches, LAFrequently 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 Wheat Medical Center LLC's NPI number?
The NPI number for Wheat Medical Center LLC is 1851573265. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 28, 2007.
Where is Wheat Medical Center LLC located?
Wheat Medical Center LLC is located at 138 E 5th St, Natchitoches, LA 71457. The listed phone number is (318) 352-4477.
What is Wheat Medical Center LLC's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
Is Wheat Medical Center LLC enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Wheat Medical Center LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
When is Wheat Medical Center LLC's Medicare revalidation due?
According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (Louisiana, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by October 31, 2026. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Wheat Medical Center LLC?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) reassigns their Medicare billing to Wheat Medical Center LLC. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Does Wheat Medical Center LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?
Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 19D0960283) is associated with this NPI, valid through May 5, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.
What insurance does Wheat Medical Center LLC accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 1 other insurer list Wheat Medical Center 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 Wheat Medical Center LLC was last updated on May 16, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.
# Wheat Medical Center Llc · NPI 1851573265
Internal Medicine organization in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since November 28, 2007.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1851573265 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** November 28, 2007
- **Primary specialty:** Internal Medicine · taxonomy 207R00000X
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Stephen Wheat, OWNER
## Practice location
- **Address:** 138 E 5TH ST, Natchitoches, LA 71457-5725
- **Phone:** (318) 352-4477 · **Fax:** (318) 352-4470
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Medicare revalidation due:** October 31, 2026 (Non-DME Part B, Louisiana, Clinic/Group Practice) · CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 1 clinician (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) reassigns Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** May 16, 2008
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 1938246 (LA); Medicare PIN 5DC59 (LA); Medicare PIN DG9227 (LA)
- **CLIA laboratory certificates:** 1 on file
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1851573265) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.