CRAIG STUART BLACK LPC-S, LCDC
NPI 1073991550
Counselor - Professional in Houston, TX
About Craig Stuart Black Lpc-s, Lcdc NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
CRAIG STUART BLACK LPC-S, LCDC (NPI 1073991550) is an individual professional provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (72223) and active in the NPI registry since May 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med (2013).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Craig Stuart Black Lpc-s, Lcdc is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Craig Black reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Justin, TX 76247
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
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.
HOUSTON, TX 77064
HOUSTON, TX 77064
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 Craig Black's NPI number?
The NPI number for Craig Black is 1073991550. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2015.
Where is Craig Black located?
Craig Black practices at 17350 State Highway 249 Ste 220, Houston, TX 77064. The listed phone number is (214) 699-9016.
What is Craig Black's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Professional, with taxonomy code 101YP2500X.
Is Craig Black enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Craig Black is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
Which organization bills Medicare for Craig Black's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Craig Black reassigns Medicare benefits to Craig Black Counseling, LLC (Justin, TX). 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 Craig Black's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Craig Black accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 3 other insurers list Craig Black 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 Craig Black was last updated on April 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.
# Craig Stuart Black, LPC-S, LCDC · NPI 1073991550
Professional provider in Houston, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 15, 2015.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1073991550 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 15, 2015
- **Primary specialty:** Counselor - Professional · taxonomy 101YP2500X
- **State license:** 72223 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 17350 STATE HIGHWAY 249 STE 220, Houston, TX 77064-1132
- **Phone:** (214) 699-9016
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment
- **Bills Medicare through:** Craig Black Counseling, LLC (NPI 1780590612, Justin, TX), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med, class of 2013
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** April 8, 2026
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