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LIFE BY DESIGN, PA
NPI 1053345918
Social Worker - Clinical in Presque Isle, ME

Q: What is Life By Design, PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Life By Design, PA is 1053345918. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2006.

Q: What is Life By Design, PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Active since July 10, 2006

147 ACADEMY ST, PRESQUE ISLE, ME 04769(207) 764-6825(207) 764-6077 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 1, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 1, 2026, Jun 20, 2023, Jun 2, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Life By Design, Pa NPPES

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

LIFE BY DESIGN, PA (NPI 1053345918) is a healthcare organization registered as a clinical in Presque Isle, Maine and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization maintains 2 additional practice locations and lists Jennifer Hood, Director Of Billing, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053345918

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X

Legal Business NameLIFE BY DESIGN, PA

Location Address147 ACADEMY STPresque Isle, ME 04769-3101

Mailing Address147 Academy StPresque Isle, ME 04769-3101 · (207) 764-6825 · Fax (207) 764-6077

Phone(207) 764-6825

Fax(207) 764-6077

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialJennifer HoodDirector Of Billing · (802) 284-8831

Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 1, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 1, 2026

✔ NPI 1053345918 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Taxonomy Code1041C0700X

License✔ Licensed in ME · 429704

Definition

A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.

147 ACADEMY ST, Presque Isle, ME 04769

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 139 Court St Ste 202Houlton, ME 04730-2055 · Phone (207) 532-9660 · Fax (207) 764-6077

Location 227 Birdseye AveCaribou, ME 04736-1620 · Phone (207) 764-6825 · Fax (207) 764-6077

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid163520000ME

Medicaid163520100ME

Medicaid163520001ME

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Life By Design, Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 8 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Life By Design, PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 5 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (8)

Linda Chalou, LCSW

Clinical Social Worker

NPI 1043245947

147 ACADEMY STREET
Presque Isle, ME 04769

(207) 764-6825

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Angela Curtis

Clinical Social Worker

NPI 1811769326

147 ACADEMY ST
Presque Isle, ME 04769

(207) 764-6825

✔ PECOSSame address

Deborah Gray, LCSW, LADC, CCS

Clinical Social Worker

NPI 1215955307

147 ACADEMY ST
Presque Isle, ME 04769

(207) 764-6825

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Dale Hillegass, LCPC-C

Mental Health Counselor

NPI 1245072412

147 ACADEMY ST
Presque Isle, ME 04769

(207) 551-9899

✔ PECOSSame address

Rachel Michaud

Clinical Social Worker

NPI 1962627539

147 ACADEMY ST
Presque Isle, ME 04769

(207) 764-6825

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Cindy Barker, MSW-CC

Clinical Social Worker

NPI 1174879985

27 BIRDSEYE AVE
Caribou, ME 04736

(207) 492-1653

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi

Sherry Pelletier, LCSW

Clinical Social Worker

NPI 1447536156

27 BIRDSEYE AVE
Caribou, ME 04736

(207) 492-1653

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi

Leslee Mahon, LCPC-C

Mental Health Counselor

NPI 1174042675

PO BOX 371
Danforth, ME 04424

(207) 227-5792

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare71 mi

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

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 Life By Design, PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Life By Design, PA is 1053345918. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2006.

Where is Life By Design, PA located?

Life By Design, PA is located at 147 Academy St, Presque Isle, ME 04769. The listed phone number is (207) 764-6825.

What is Life By Design, PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Life By Design, PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Life By Design, PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Life By Design, PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 8 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Life By Design, PA. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Clinical Social Worker (6) and Mental Health Counselor (2). Of these, 5 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Life By Design, PA accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Life By Design, PA 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 Life By Design, PA was last updated on October 1, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 27 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.