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COWARTIZ MERKERSON
NPI 1003460007
Counselor - Professional in Kansas City, MO

Active since July 29, 2019PECOS Enrolled
8150 WORNALL RD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64114(816) 508-3500(816) 508-3535 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2026, Jul 29, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Cowartiz Merkerson NPPES

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

COWARTIZ MERKERSON (NPI 1003460007) is an individual professional provider in Kansas City, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2017014930) and active in the NPI registry since July 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Kansas City, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003460007
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YP2500X
Provider Legal NameCOWARTIZ MERKERSON
Location Address8150 WORNALL RDKansas City, MO 64114-5806
Mailing Address507 Fall Meadow LnBelton, MO 64012-7855 · (678) 849-9487
Fax(816) 508-3535
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJuly 29, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 11, 2026
✔ NPI 1003460007 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · ProfessionalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YP2500X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2017014930
8150 WORNALL RD, Kansas City, MO 64114

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Cowartiz Gray Lpc

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1421 E 137th StKansas City, MO 64145-1455 · Phone (816) 508-3500 ext. 5 · Fax (816) 508-3535

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Cowartiz Merkerson is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID2062989601
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260508000828
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Cowartiz Merkerson reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Mental Health
66 W FLAGLER ST STE 900
Miami, FL 33130
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia and Missouri enrollments
  • 994 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Social Worker (Clinical)
8150 WORNALL RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114
Counselor (Professional)
8150 WORNALL RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114
Counselor (Mental Health)
8150 WORNALL RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114
Counselor (Mental Health)
8150 WORNALL RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114
Counselor
8150 WORNALL RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114
Counselor (Professional)
8150 WORNALL RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114
Social Worker
8150 WORNALL RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114
Social Worker (Clinical)
8150 WORNALL RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114

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 Cowartiz Merkerson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cowartiz Merkerson is 1003460007. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 29, 2019. The provider is also known as Cowartiz Gray Lpc.

Where is Cowartiz Merkerson located?

Cowartiz Merkerson practices at 8150 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114. The listed phone number is (816) 508-3500.

What is Cowartiz Merkerson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Professional, with taxonomy code 101YP2500X.

Is Cowartiz Merkerson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cowartiz Merkerson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Cowartiz Merkerson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cowartiz Merkerson reassigns Medicare benefits to Grow Healthcare Group PA (Miami, FL). The 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 Cowartiz Merkerson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Cowartiz Merkerson accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource and Oscar Insurance Company list Cowartiz Merkerson 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 Cowartiz Merkerson was last updated on September 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 58 days 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.