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ZAINAB AKEF LMHC
NPI 1023785284
Counselor - Mental Health in Redmond, WA

Active since August 25, 2021Opted out of Medicare · through Oct 1, 2026
23515 NE NOVELTY HILL RD, STE B215 #13, REDMOND, WA 98053(425) 202-5132(920) 533-0541 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 1, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 1, 2025, Nov 13, 2024, Aug 25, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Zainab Akef Lmhc NPPES

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

ZAINAB AKEF LMHC (NPI 1023785284) is an individual mental health provider in Redmond, Washington, licensed in Washington (LH61587436) and active in the NPI registry since August 2021. She has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2026.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023785284
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Provider Legal NameZAINAB AKEFCredential: LMHC
Location Address23515 NE NOVELTY HILL RD, STE B215 #13Redmond, WA 98053
Mailing Address23515 Ne Novelty Hill Rd, Ste B215 #13Redmond, WA 98053 · (425) 202-5132 · Fax (920) 533-0541
Phone(425) 202-5132
Fax(920) 533-0541
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 25, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 1, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 1, 2025
✔ NPI 1023785284 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Mental HealthBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YM0800X
License✔ Licensed in WA · LH61587436

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Zainab Akef Lmhc has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from October 1, 2024 through October 1, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateOctober 1, 2024
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughOctober 1, 2026Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

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 Zainab Akef's NPI number?

The NPI number for Zainab Akef is 1023785284. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 25, 2021.

Where is Zainab Akef located?

Zainab Akef practices at 23515 NE Novelty Hill Rd, Ste B215 #13, Redmond, WA 98053. The listed phone number is (425) 202-5132.

What is Zainab Akef's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.

Is Zainab Akef enrolled in Medicare?

No. Zainab Akef has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2026. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out.

What insurance does Zainab Akef accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Zainab Akef 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 Zainab Akef was last updated on December 1, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.