Overview of Rural Health Clinic Medicare Enrollments Dataset

Comprehensive Guide to Rural Health Clinic Medicare Enrollments: Understanding the Dataset

The Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Medicare Enrollments dataset provides comprehensive enrollment information for all Rural Health Clinics currently enrolled in Medicare. It includes details such as the RHC's legal business name, doing business as name, organization type, and address. The dataset is updated quarterly and is sourced from the Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Data Schema

Field Name Field Description
zip_code ZIP Code of the clinic location
organization_other_type_text Description of other organization types
city City where the clinic is located
ccn_remapped Remapped CMS Certification Number
enrollment_state State of enrollment
state State where the clinic is located
associate_id Unique identifier for the associate
mimi_src_file_name Name of the source file from MIMI
multiple_npi_flag Indicator if multiple NPIs are present
enrollment_id Unique identifier for the enrollment
organization_name Name of the organization
mimi_dlt_load_date Date when data was loaded from MIMI
provider_type_code Code indicating provider type
ccn CMS Certification Number
mimi_src_file_date Date of the source file from MIMI
incorporation_date Date when the organization was incorporated
provider_type_text Description of provider type
incorporation_state State where the organization was incorporated
doing_business_as_name Name under which the business operates
address_line_2 Second line of the address
proprietary_nonprofit Indicates if the organization is proprietary or nonprofit
organization_type_structure Structure type of the organization
npi National Provider Identifier
address_line_1 First line of the address
custom_column_prefix_id_tmp_placekey_street_address Custom ID for the street address

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Geography

United States rural areas

The Rural Health Clinic Medicare Enrollments dataset provides enrollment information on Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) currently enrolled in Medicare across the United States, including details such as the RHC's legal business name, doing business as name, organization type, and address.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Rural Health Clinic Medicare Enrollments dataset?
The Rural Health Clinic Medicare Enrollments dataset provides comprehensive enrollment information on all Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) currently enrolled in Medicare, including details such as the clinic's legal business name, doing business as name, organization type, and address.
What is the history of this dataset?
The Rural Health Clinic Medicare Enrollments dataset is managed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a federal agency in the United States. It provides enrollment information for Rural Health Clinics currently enrolled in Medicare. The dataset is compiled from the Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS) and is updated quarterly to ensure that it reflects the most current information. While specific individuals responsible for founding the dataset are not typically disclosed, CMS oversees its management and dissemination.
How often is the data updated?
Quarterly
What is the coverage and what is included in this dataset?
The Rural Health Clinic Medicare Enrollments dataset offers comprehensive coverage of Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) currently enrolled in Medicare across the United States. This dataset is updated quarterly and includes detailed enrollment information such as the RHC's legal business name, doing business as name, organization type, and address. The dataset is sourced from the Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) and serves as a valuable resource for understanding the distribution and characteristics of rural health clinics within the Medicare program. The dataset's thoroughness makes it suitable for applications in healthcare planning, policy analysis, and research. Additionally, resources such as data guidance and a data dictionary are available to help users navigate and utilize the dataset effectively.
Why is the Rural Health Clinic Medicare Enrollments dataset valuable?
The Rural Health Clinic Enrollments dataset is valuable because it provides comprehensive information on RHCs currently enrolled in Medicare, including details about their legal business names, organization types, and addresses, which is crucial for healthcare policy planning, resource allocation, and ensuring access to healthcare in rural areas.
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Dataset at a glance

Dataset Name
Rural Health Clinic Medicare Enrollments
Description
The dataset provides information on Rural Health Clinics currently enrolled in Medicare.
Update Frequency
Quarterly
Coverage
United States rural areas
Data Quality
Not assessed.
Dataset Size
Moderate, approximately thousands of records.
Maintained By
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
License

Public Use File (Free)