SOUTHERN HUMBOLDT COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
NPI 1952198012
Optometrist in Fortuna, CA

Active since April 22, 2025

NPPES record last updated: January 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District NPPES

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

SOUTHERN HUMBOLDT COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT (NPI 1952198012) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Fortuna, California and active in the NPI registry since April 2025. The organization lists Kent Scown, Coo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952198012
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameSOUTHERN HUMBOLDT COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
Location Address630 9TH STFortuna, CA 95540-2324
Mailing Address630 9th StFortuna, CA 95540-2324 · (707) 923-3921
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKent ScownCoo · (707) 923-3921
Enumeration DateApril 22, 2025
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 16, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1952198012 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
630 9TH ST, Fortuna, CA 95540

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

89

Medicare enrollment records show 89 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 16

Diagnostic Radiology39
Emergency Medicine25
Nurse Practitioner4
Optometry4
Internal Medicine3
Pathology2
Pediatric Medicine2
Physical Therapist in Private Practice2
8 other specialties8

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 89
Optometry
NPI 1255176616
630 9TH ST
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5144
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Optometry
NPI 1699709964
630 9TH ST
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5144
✔ PECOSSame address
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1700467610
1100 MAIN ST STE F
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 497-8744
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
NPI 1861849283
101 WEST COAST RD
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-2783
✔ PECOS38 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1356878615
733 CEDAR ST
Garberville, CA 95542
(707) 923-3925
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare39 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1710608336
733 CEDAR ST
Garberville, CA 95542
(707) 923-2779
✔ PECOS39 mi
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1861149254
733 CEDAR ST
Garberville, CA 95542
(707) 923-3921
39 mi
Occupational Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1679319792
733 CEDAR ST
Garberville, CA 95542
(707) 923-3921
39 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1588754006
509 ELM ST
Garberville, CA 95542
(707) 923-3921
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare39 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1477083434
509 ELM ST
Garberville, CA 95542
(707) 923-3921
✔ PECOS39 mi
General Practice
NPI 1487973798
HIWGHWAY 162 AND BIGGAR LANE
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6181
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare73 mi
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1245265966
3534 E STATE HWY 20 STE 4
Nice, CA 95464
(707) 721-4317
✔ PECOS123 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1326493800
1065 BUCKS LAKE RD
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-2121
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare175 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1487153300
1111 N NAGLE ST
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 708-8820
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare198 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1235160524
1500 EXPO PKWY
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 646-8431
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare200 mi
Optometry
NPI 1437104502
94B SERRAMONTE CTR
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 992-8007
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare221 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1396128336
4546 EL CAMINO REAL STE B7
Los Altos, CA 94022
(866) 362-4246
✔ PECOS246 mi
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1144086802
5075 RIVER RD N
Keizer, OR 97303
(503) 400-7717
✔ Accepts Medicare309 mi
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1033133202
5189 HOSPITAL RD
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 966-3631
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare310 mi
Pathology
NPI 1396011755
2374 E PACIFICA PL
Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220
(310) 225-3244
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare569 mi
See all 89 clinicians

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 Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District's NPI number?

The NPI number for Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District is 1952198012. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 22, 2025.

Where is Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District located?

Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District is located at 630 9th St, Fortuna, CA 95540. The listed phone number is (707) 923-3921.

What is Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 89 clinicians in 16 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District. 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 Diagnostic Radiology (39), Emergency Medicine (25) and Nurse Practitioner (4). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District was last updated on January 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.