GRASSY FORK CENTER
NPI 1871537639
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Hartford, TN

Active since June 15, 2006CLIA 44D0706642 · Microscopy
4261 BIG CREEK RD, HARTFORD, TN 37753(423) 487-2249(423) 487-3707 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 28, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Grassy Fork Center NPPES

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

GRASSY FORK CENTER (NPI 1871537639) is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Hartford, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through September 7, 2027 and lists Larry A Stanifer, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871537639
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QF0400X
Legal Business NameRURAL MEDICAL SERVICES, INC.
Location Address4261 BIG CREEK RDHartford, TN 37753-2220
Mailing Address4261 Big Creek RdHartford, TN 37753-2220 · (423) 487-2249 · Fax (423) 487-3707
Fax(423) 487-3707
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLarry A StaniferCeo · (865) 509-0055
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 28, 2008
✔ NPI 1871537639 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QF0400X
4261 BIG CREEK RD, Hartford, TN 37753

Other Names 1

Other NameGrassy Fork Center

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified44-1858Fqhc Medicare #
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified3707358TN · Medicare Group #
Medicaid0441858TN

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)

Grassy Fork Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

26

Medicare enrollment records show 26 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Grassy Fork Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 5

Nurse Practitioner13
Family Practice6
Mental Health Counselor4
Dentist2
Clinical Psychologist1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 26
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1043280340
4261 BIG CREEK RD
Hartford, TN 37753
(423) 487-2249
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1538329248
103 WILTON SPRINGS RD
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 487-2222
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.7 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1285034298
435 2ND ST
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 625-4511
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1750857587
229 HEDRICK DR
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-1057
✔ PECOS10 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1861833436
229 HEDRICK DR
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-1057
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1649750811
229 HEDRICK DR
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-1057
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1053895474
229 HEDRICK DR
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-1057
✔ PECOS10 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1699745976
229 HEDRICK DR
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-1057
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1194796177
229 HEDRICK DR
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-1057
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1295938108
229 HEDRICK DR
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-1057
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1811393374
229 HEDRICK DR
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-1057
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1356465603
229 HEDRICK DR
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-1057
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1871954420
3222 CHESTNUT HILL SCHOOL RD
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 509-6611
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare15 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1023440195
3222 CHESTNUT HILL SCHOOL RD
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 509-6611
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare15 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1851063770
1079 E MORRIS BLVD
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 318-7373
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare28 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1043075823
1079 E MORRIS BLVD
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 318-7373
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare28 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1790079614
908 W 4TH NORTH ST
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-4231
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare28 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1760920342
1420 TUSCULUM BLVD
Greeneville, TN 37745
(423) 787-5506
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare29 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1609513779
1413 RUSSELL AVE
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 471-5525
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare30 mi
Dentist
NPI 1053400309
1413 RUSSELL AVE
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 471-5525
✔ PECOS30 mi
See all 26 clinicians

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 for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 44D0706642

Rural Medical Services, Inc Grassy Fork Center · Hartford, TN
Active · expires Sep 7, 2027
CLIA Number44D0706642
Laboratory TypeCommunity Clinic
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 8, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 7, 2027
Laboratory DirectorLawrence J. Mathers
Laboratory Phone(423) 487-2249
Laboratory LocationRural Medical Services, Inc Grassy Fork Center4261 Big Creek Road, Hartford, TN 37753
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

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 Rural Medical Services, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Rural Medical Services, Inc. is 1871537639. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2006. The provider is also known as Grassy Fork Center.

Where is Rural Medical Services, Inc. located?

Rural Medical Services, Inc. is located at 4261 Big Creek Rd, Hartford, TN 37753. The listed phone number is (423) 487-2249.

What is Rural Medical Services, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with taxonomy code 261QF0400X.

Is Rural Medical Services, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rural Medical Services, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Rural Medical Services, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 26 clinicians in 5 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Rural Medical Services, 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 (13), Family Practice (6) and Mental Health Counselor (4). Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Rural Medical Services, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 44D0706642) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 7, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Rural Medical Services, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 2 other insurers list Rural Medical Services, 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 Rural Medical Services, Inc. was last updated on January 28, 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.