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PRIMECARE
NPI 1871610055
Clinic/Center in Yuma, AZ

Active since March 23, 2007CLIA Certified · 3 labs
1581 S 6TH AVE, YUMA, AZ 85364(928) 343-0488(928) 782-0401 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 21, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Primecare NPPES

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

PRIMECARE (NPI 1871610055) is a healthcare organization registered as a clinic/center in Yuma, Arizona and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. The organization holds 3 active CLIA laboratory certificates, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and lists Mallappa Neelappa, President Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871610055
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261Q00000X
Legal Business NameDESERT HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC
Location Address1581 S 6TH AVEYuma, AZ 85364-4684
Mailing AddressPo Box 6229Yuma, AZ 85366-2510 · (928) 345-6860
Phone(928) 343-0488
Fax(928) 782-0401
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMallappa NeelappaPresident Ceo · (928) 343-0488
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 21, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMarch 21, 2024
✔ NPI 1871610055 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/CenterAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261Q00000X
Definition
A facility or distinct part of one used for the diagnosis and treatment of outpatients. Clinic/Center is irregularly defined, sometimes being limited to organizations serving specialized treatment requirements or distinct patient/client groups (e.g., radiology, poor, and public health).
1581 S 6TH AVE, Yuma, AZ 85364
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsPrimecare

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1284 W 32nd StYuma, AZ 85364-8152 · Phone (928) 341-4563 · Fax (928) 344-2055
Location 211279 S Glenwood AveYuma, AZ 85367-5885 · Phone (928) 345-6830 · Fax (928) 345-6837

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 3

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) 03D1043155

Primecare Foothills · Yuma, AZ
Active · expires Jul 17, 2027
CLIA Number03D1043155
Laboratory TypeCommunity Clinic
Certificate Effective DateJuly 18, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 17, 2027
Laboratory DirectorNeelappa Mallappa
Laboratory Phone(928) 343-0488
Laboratory LocationPrimecare Foothills11279 S Glenwood Ave, Yuma, AZ 85367
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.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 03D1042439

Desert Healthcare Services, LLC Dba Primecare Clinics · Yuma, AZ
Active · expires Jun 29, 2027
CLIA Number03D1042439
Laboratory TypeCommunity Clinic
Certificate Effective DateJune 30, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJune 29, 2027
Laboratory DirectorNeelappa Mallappa
Laboratory Phone(928) 343-0488
Laboratory LocationDesert Healthcare Services, LLC Dba Primecare Clinics1581 S 6th Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364
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.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 03D0922995

Desert Healthcare Services, LLC Dba Prime Care Central Urgent Care · Yuma, AZ
Active · expires Dec 10, 2026
CLIA Number03D0922995
Laboratory TypeOther
Certificate Effective DateDecember 11, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateDecember 10, 2026
Laboratory DirectorNeelappa Mallappa
Laboratory Phone(928) 343-0488
Laboratory LocationDesert Healthcare Services, LLC Dba Prime Care Central Urgent Care284 W 32nd St, Yuma, AZ 85364
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.

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 5

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Primecare Valley carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Primecare Valley

DMEPOS supplier · Yuma, AZOperated by Desert Healthcare Services LLC
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Primecare Valley agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20644823
Medicare Participant SinceJanuary 1, 1998
Supplier Location1581 S 6th AveYuma, AZ 85364
Phone(928) 345-6860
Provider TypeAll Other Supplies (ie, Drug Stores, Etc.) · Physician – Unknown Physician Specialty

Medicare Product Categories

Canes and/or Crutches
Standard Canes, Quad Canes, Offset Canes, Standard Crutches, Forearm Crutches
Orthoses: Off-The-Shelf
Met pads, Heel pads, Heel spur pads
Urological Supplies
Catheters, Urinary collection devices
Oxygen Equipment and/or Supplies
Portable oxygen systems, Oxygen concentrators, Oxygen contents
Surgical Dressings
Gauze, Elastic bandages, Adhesive tape
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

EUGENIA L KERELUK NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1581 S 6TH AVE
YUMA, AZ 85364
Yuma County (928) 343-0488

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 Desert Healthcare Services LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Desert Healthcare Services LLC is 1871610055. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2007. The provider is doing business as Primecare.

Where is Desert Healthcare Services LLC located?

Desert Healthcare Services LLC is located at 1581 S 6th Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364. The listed phone number is (928) 343-0488.

What is Desert Healthcare Services LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261Q00000X.

Does Desert Healthcare Services LLC accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Primecare Valley accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

Does Desert Healthcare Services LLC hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 3 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

What insurance does Desert Healthcare Services LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona list Desert Healthcare Services 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 Desert Healthcare Services LLC was last updated on March 21, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.