HIGHLAND PEDIATRIC AND PRIMARY CARE RHC
NPI 1922574425
Family Medicine in Picayune, MS

Active since October 23, 2018CLIA 25D2049350 · Waiver
146 HIGHLAND PKWY, PICAYUNE, MS 39466(601) 358-9765(601) 358-9929 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 24, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 24, 2020, Jan 31, 2019, Oct 23, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Highland Pediatric And Primary Care Rhc NPPES

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

HIGHLAND PEDIATRIC AND PRIMARY CARE RHC (NPI 1922574425) is a healthcare organization registered as a family medicine in Picayune, Mississippi and active in the NPI registry since October 2018. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 21, 2028 and lists Ben Hester, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922574425
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Legal Business NameFORREST COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
Location Address146 HIGHLAND PKWYPicayune, MS 39466-5575
Mailing Address125 S 28th Ave Ste 326Hattiesburg, MS 39401-7152 · Fax (601) 288-4360
Fax(601) 358-9929
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialBen HesterCfo · (601) 288-4225
Enumeration DateOctober 23, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateApril 24, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 24, 2020
✔ NPI 1922574425 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X
146 HIGHLAND PKWY, Picayune, MS 39466

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsHighland Pediatric And Primary Care Rhc

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Highland Pediatric And Primary Care Rhc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

247

Medicare enrollment records show 247 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Highland Pediatric And Primary Care Rhc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 12 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 27

Nurse Practitioner69
Family Practice31
Neurology26
Psychiatry25
Internal Medicine17
Hospitalist10
Interventional Cardiology9
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)8
19 other specialties52

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 247
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1376504357
1911 READ RD
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 251-3500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1124656848
146 HIGHLAND PKWY
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 358-9765
✔ PECOS0.5 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1639686371
146 HIGHLAND PKWY STE A
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 358-9832
✔ PECOS0.6 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1245348689
1702 A HWY 11 NORTH
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-3130
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.7 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1285108662
200 COUNTRY CLUB RD
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 799-4777
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.8 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1326584822
200 COUNTRY CLUB RD
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 799-4777
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.8 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1023121555
1702 HWY 11 N STE A
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-3130
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.0 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1457233439
801 HIGHWAY 11 S STE C
Picayune, MS 39466
(769) 242-3185
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1053447037
801 GOODYEAR BLVD
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-4711
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1316464266
417 W CANAL ST
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 864-1336
✔ PECOS2.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1154178416
1702 HIGHWAY 11 N
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-3130
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.3 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1740438399
33 SCENIC MEADOW DR
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 569-4818
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.9 mi
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1407112089
146 HIGHLAND PKWY
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 358-9765
✔ PECOS20 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1023122900
1407 S MAIN ST
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-0659
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1710551908
302 HIGHWAY 11 S
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 403-8284
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1740766252
302 HIGHWAY 11 S
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 403-8971
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare22 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1821578097
305 W MOODY ST
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-0659
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare22 mi
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1730109018
109 CARROLL AVE
Bay St Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-6733
✔ PECOS26 mi
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1265621130
1006 S HARRISON ST
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-4140
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare28 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1982248571
70411 HIGHWAY 21
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 400-5566
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare29 mi
See all 247 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 of Waiver 25D2049350

Highland Pediatric & Primary Care Rural Health Cli · Picayune, MS
Active · expires Mar 21, 2028
CLIA Number25D2049350
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMarch 22, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 21, 2028
Laboratory DirectorDr. Walter E. Gipson IV
Laboratory Phone(601) 358-9765
Laboratory LocationHighland Pediatric & Primary Care Rural Health Cli146 Highland Pkwy, Picayune, MS 39466
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only 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 Forrest County General Hospital's NPI number?

The NPI number for Forrest County General Hospital is 1922574425. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 23, 2018. The provider is doing business as Highland Pediatric And Primary Care Rhc.

Where is Forrest County General Hospital located?

Forrest County General Hospital is located at 146 Highland Pkwy, Picayune, MS 39466. The listed phone number is (601) 358-9765.

What is Forrest County General Hospital's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Forrest County General Hospital enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Forrest County General Hospital is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Forrest County General Hospital?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 247 clinicians in 27 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Forrest County General Hospital. 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 (69), Family Practice (31) and Neurology (26). Of these, 12 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Forrest County General Hospital hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 25D2049350) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 21, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Forrest County General Hospital accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 2 other insurers list Forrest County General Hospital 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 Forrest County General Hospital was last updated on April 24, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.