Organization provider

CLINICA SIERRA VISTA

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Medicare enrolled

CLINICA SIERRA VISTA is an organization registered with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1003818444, based in Mc Farland, CA. It is classified under Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).

Getting there

The practice address on file is 217 W KERN AVE, Mc Farland, CA 93250. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
120000238 CA Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) primary

This provider holds licence 120000238 issued in CA. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Part A Provider - Federally Qualified Health Center (fqhc)
PAC ID
3870407505
Enrollment ID
O20100615000912

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Part A Provider - Federally Qualified Health Center (fqhc). Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) covers

Definition to come... NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 261QF0400X
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities Clinic/Center Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-2 identifies an organization — a clinic, hospital, group practice, laboratory, or supplier. Individual clinicians working there hold their own NPI-1 numbers separately, so a bill may reference both.

NPI1003818444 valid check digit
Entity typeOrganization (NPI-2)
Enumeration dateAug 15, 2005
Last updatedFeb 25, 2026
StatusActive
Practice address 217 W KERN AVE
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3038
Fax (661) 792-6270
Mailing address PO BOX 21810
Bakersfield, CA 93390
Other names Mcfarland Community Health Center Former Legal Name
Other identifiers 70429F · Medicaid (CA)
BCP70429F · Other (CA)
HAP70429F · Other (CA)
This record was updated on Feb 25, 2026, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1003818444 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 4 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 0 0 3 8 1 8 4 4
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 0 0 3 7 1 7 4 8

Sum = 56 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 4 · actual last digit = 4

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1003818444?
NPI 1003818444 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to CLINICA SIERRA VISTA in Mc Farland, CA. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) cover?
Definition to come...
How do I contact CLINICA SIERRA VISTA?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (661) 792-3038, last updated Feb 25, 2026. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does CLINICA SIERRA VISTA accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1003818444 a valid number?
Yes. 1003818444 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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