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SOLACE COUNSELING ASSOCIATES INC
NPI 1144563883
Community/Behavioral Health in Delano, MN

Active since April 01, 2013
620 BABCOCK BLVD E, DELANO, MN 55328(612) 584-1153(763) 972-8808 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 12, 2026, Dec 22, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Solace Counseling Associates Inc NPPES

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

SOLACE COUNSELING ASSOCIATES INC (NPI 1144563883) is a healthcare organization registered as a community/behavioral health in Delano, Minnesota and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. The organization maintains 3 additional practice locations and lists Elizabeth C Benson, Co-owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144563883
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251S00000X
Legal Business NameSOLACE COUNSELING ASSOCIATES INC
Location Address620 BABCOCK BLVD EDelano, MN 55328-8603
Mailing AddressPo Box 752Delano, MN 55328-0752 · (612) 584-1153
Phone(612) 584-1153
Fax(763) 972-8808
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialElizabeth C BensonCo-owner · (612) 584-1153
Enumeration DateApril 1, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 12, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 12, 2026
✔ NPI 1144563883 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCommunity/Behavioral HealthAgencies
Taxonomy Code251S00000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 01254
Definition
A private or public agency usually under local government jurisdiction, responsible for assuring the delivery of community based mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and/or behavioral health services to individuals with those disabilities. Services may range from companion care, respite, transportation, community integration, crisis intervention and stabilization, supported employment, day support, prevocational services, residential support, therapeutic and supportive consultation, environmental modifications, intensive in-home therapy and day treatment, in addition to traditional mental health and behavioral treatment.
620 BABCOCK BLVD E, Delano, MN 55328
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 11630 Anderson AveBuffalo, MN 55313-2945 · Phone (763) 233-6800
Location 22305 Commerce Blvd Ste AMound, MN 55364-1493 · Phone (763) 233-6800
Location 38340 Bridge StRockford, MN 55373-9578 · Phone (763) 233-6800

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HealthPartners.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Solace Counseling Associates Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

12

Medicare enrollment records show 12 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Solace Counseling Associates Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 8 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 3

Mental Health Counselor7
Marriage and Family Therapist3
Clinical Social Worker2

Clinicians, nearest first (12)

Ashley Friesen, MA, LPCC, LADC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1851999890
620 BABCOCK BLVD E
Delano, MN 55328
(701) 306-6334
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Deborah Peterson, LPC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1437492337
265 RIVER ST N STE 109
Delano, MN 55328
(612) 584-1153
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Elizabeth Benson, MA, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist
NPI 1861742405
265 RIVER ST N STE 109
Delano, MN 55328
(612) 584-1153
✔ PECOS0.5 mi
Beth Biskup
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1053969329
265 RIVER ST N STE 109
Delano, MN 55328
(612) 584-1153
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Bridget Narum
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1831653435
265 RIVER ST N STE 109
Delano, MN 55328
(612) 584-1153
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Janell Riley, LPC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1730553298
265 RIVER ST N STE 109
Delano, MN 55328
(612) 584-1153
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Jocelyn Schmatz, BA
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1588252811
620 BABCOCK BLVD E
Delano, MN 55328
(612) 584-1153
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.5 mi
Christina Schultz, LICSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1750976437
8340 BRIDGE ST
Rockford, MN 55373
(952) 913-5230
✔ PECOS4.3 mi
Brett Nikula, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist
NPI 1477188225
1630 ANDERSON AVE
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 233-6800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi
Michael Friesen
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1689223760
113 W MAIN ST
Waconia, MN 55387
(855) 454-2463
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Deanne Shaw, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist
NPI 1699095661
1001 HIGHWAY 7 SUITE 305
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 938-7040
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare18 mi
Mckayla Kent, MSW, LGSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1376257824
207 JEFFERSON BLVD
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 367-6080
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 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 Solace Counseling Associates Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Solace Counseling Associates Inc is 1144563883. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2013.

Where is Solace Counseling Associates Inc located?

Solace Counseling Associates Inc is located at 620 Babcock Blvd E, Delano, MN 55328. The listed phone number is (612) 584-1153.

What is Solace Counseling Associates Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Community/Behavioral Health with taxonomy code 251S00000X.

Is Solace Counseling Associates Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Solace Counseling Associates Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Solace Counseling Associates Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 12 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Solace Counseling Associates Inc. 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 Mental Health Counselor (7), Marriage and Family Therapist (3) and Clinical Social Worker (2). Of these, 1 practice at this address and 8 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Solace Counseling Associates Inc accept?

Health plans from HealthPartners list Solace Counseling Associates Inc 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 Solace Counseling Associates Inc was last updated on October 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.