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MS. LAURA L SHAMES LCSW
NPI 1063660397
Social Worker - Clinical in Carlsbad, CA

Active since August 28, 2008PECOS Enrolled
2326 CARINGA WAY, CARLSBAD, CA 92009(310) 486-7647 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 27, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Ms. Laura L Shames Lcsw NPPES

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

MS. LAURA L SHAMES LCSW (NPI 1063660397) is an individual clinical provider in Carlsbad, California, licensed in California (18066) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063660397
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMS. LAURA L SHAMESCredential: LCSW
Location Address2326 CARINGA WAYCarlsbad, CA 92009
Mailing Address2326 Caringa WayCarlsbad, CA 92009 · (310) 486-7647
Phone(310) 486-7647
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 28, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 27, 2013
✔ NPI 1063660397 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 18066
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.
Also ListedCounselor · Mental HealthTaxonomy 101YM0800X · License 18066 (CA)
2326 CARINGA WAY, Carlsbad, CA 92009
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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)

Ms. Laura L Shames Lcsw is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Laura Shames reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Grow Healthcare Group PC
392 mi
Mental Health
99 S ALMADEN BLVD STE 600
San Jose, CA 95113
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 3,139 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154994846 (408) 402-4385

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92009 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$0.00 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Laura Shames's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Shames is 1063660397. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 28, 2008.

Where is Laura Shames located?

Laura Shames practices at 2326 Caringa Way, Carlsbad, CA 92009. The listed phone number is (310) 486-7647.

What is Laura Shames's specialty?

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

Is Laura Shames enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Shames is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Laura Shames's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Laura Shames reassigns Medicare benefits to Grow Healthcare Group PC (San Jose, CA). 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 Laura Shames's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Shames was last updated on November 27, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years 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.