Gentle Beginnings
Gentle Beginnings is a healthcare organization registered as Midwife in Elmer, NJ, holding Type 2 (organization) NPI 1902865298 since 2006. The authorized official on file is Karen Shields, President.
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| NPI | 1902865298 |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Organization (Type 2) |
| Legal business name | Gentle Beginnings |
| Practice address | 389 HARDING HWY, SUITE 6, Elmer, NJ, 08318 |
| Phone | 8563581100 |
| Fax | 8563581313 |
| Enumeration date | 2006-03-23 |
| Last updated in NPPES | 2020-08-22 |
Authorized official
| Name | Karen Shields |
|---|---|
| Title | President |
| Phone | 8563581100 |
Taxonomy & classification
| Taxonomy code | Specialty | Primary | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 176B00000X | Midwife | Primary | 26NO09537400 | NJ |
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6340202 | Medicaid | NJ | — |
Copy-ready billing details
Provider: Gentle Beginnings NPI: 1902865298 Taxonomy: 176B00000X (Midwife) Address: 389 HARDING HWY, SUITE 6, Elmer, NJ, 08318
Providers at this address
| NPI | Name | Type | Specialty | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1457310781 | Karen Shields | Individual | Midwife | Elmer, NJ |
| 1750390639 | Jeffrey Hepler | Individual | Physical Therapist | Pittsgrove, NJ |
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Cross-check NPI 1902865298 against the authoritative CMS record: view Gentle Beginnings on the official NPPES registry .
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes — even if the provider moves or changes specialty. Read the full guide or validate an NPI number.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-11. Provider record last updated 2020-08-22.