CARING HANDS HEALTHCARE CENTERS, INC
NPI 1942435672
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Mcalester, OK

Active since May 26, 2009
3101 ELK DR, MCALESTER, OK 74501(918) 426-0900(918) 426-0050 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 2, 2025, Mar 25, 2025, Dec 15, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Caring Hands Healthcare Centers, Inc NPPES

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

CARING HANDS HEALTHCARE CENTERS, INC (NPI 1942435672) is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Mcalester, Oklahoma and active in the NPI registry since May 2009. The organization lists Michael Echelle, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942435672
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QF0400X
Legal Business NameCARING HANDS HEALTHCARE CENTERS, INC
Location Address3101 ELK DRMcalester, OK 74501-7606
Mailing AddressPo Box 1992Mcalester, OK 74502-1992 · (918) 426-0900 · Fax (918) 426-0050
Fax(918) 426-0050
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMichael EchelleCeo · (918) 426-2442
Enumeration DateMay 26, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 2, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 2, 2025
✔ NPI 1942435672 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QF0400X
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X · License 533 (OK)
3101 ELK DR, Mcalester, OK 74501

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid200108530BOK

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)

Caring Hands Healthcare Centers, Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

10

Medicare enrollment records show 10 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Caring Hands Healthcare Centers, Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice at this address and 10 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 5

Nurse Practitioner5
Obstetrics/Gynecology2
Emergency Medicine1
Family Practice1
Mental Health Counselor1

Clinicians, nearest first (10)

Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1851777627
3101 ELK DR
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 426-2442
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1053347120
3101 ELKS ROAD
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 426-2442
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1366988768
3101 ELKS ROAD
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 426-2442
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1659758787
3101 ELKS ROAD
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 426-2442
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1194973727
200 S 3RD ST
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 426-2442
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.8 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1992460729
200 S 3RD ST
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 426-2442
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.8 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1720705338
1 E CLARK BASS BLVD
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 426-1800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.2 mi
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1053608778
4 E CLARK BASS BLVD SUITE 301
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 421-6795
✔ PECOS3.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1124582879
4 E CLARK BASS BLVD STE 301
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 421-4673
✔ PECOS4.3 mi
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1225487465
4 E CLARK BASS BLVD STE 301
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 426-2442
✔ PECOS4.3 mi

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 Caring Hands Healthcare Centers, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caring Hands Healthcare Centers, Inc is 1942435672. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 26, 2009.

Where is Caring Hands Healthcare Centers, Inc located?

Caring Hands Healthcare Centers, Inc is located at 3101 Elk Dr, Mcalester, OK 74501. The listed phone number is (918) 426-0900.

What is Caring Hands Healthcare Centers, 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 Caring Hands Healthcare Centers, Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caring Hands Healthcare Centers, Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Caring Hands Healthcare Centers, Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 10 clinicians in 5 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Caring Hands Healthcare Centers, 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 (5), Obstetrics/Gynecology (2) and Emergency Medicine (1). Of these, 4 practice at this address and 10 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Caring Hands Healthcare Centers, Inc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Caring Hands Healthcare Centers, 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 Caring Hands Healthcare Centers, Inc was last updated on July 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.