COUNSELING ASSOCIATES, INC.
NPI 1144701848
Clinic/Center - Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center) in Heber Springs, AR
About Counseling Associates, Inc. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
COUNSELING ASSOCIATES, INC. (NPI 1144701848) is a healthcare organization registered as a mental health (including community mental health center) in Heber Springs, Arkansas and active in the NPI registry since August 2018. The organization lists Brian Lutz, Chief Financial Officer, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted 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)
Counseling Associates, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
79Medicare enrollment records show 79 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Counseling Associates, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 8
Nearest to this location (20)
See all 79Source: 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 Counseling Associates, Inc.'s NPI number?
The NPI number for Counseling Associates, Inc. is 1144701848. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 22, 2018.
Where is Counseling Associates, Inc. located?
Counseling Associates, Inc. is located at 115 S 3rd St, Heber Springs, AR 72543. The listed phone number is (479) 968-1298.
What is Counseling Associates, Inc.'s specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center), with taxonomy code 261QM0801X.
Is Counseling Associates, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Counseling Associates, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Counseling Associates, Inc.?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 79 clinicians in 8 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to 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 Clinical Social Worker (27), Mental Health Counselor (26) and Nurse Practitioner (17). Of these, 3 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
What insurance does Counseling Associates, Inc. accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list 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 Counseling Associates, Inc. was last updated on August 22, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.
# Counseling Associates, Inc. · NPI 1144701848
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center) organization in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since August 22, 2018.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1144701848 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** August 22, 2018
- **Primary specialty:** Clinic/Center - Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center) · taxonomy 261QM0801X
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Brian Lutz, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
## Practice location
- **Address:** 115 S 3RD ST, Heber Springs, AR 72543-3805
- **Phone:** (479) 968-1298 · **Fax:** (479) 968-6053
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 79 clinicians in 8 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Clinical Social Worker (27), Mental Health Counselor (26), Nurse Practitioner (17); 3 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles; [full list](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1144701848/clinicians) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 22, 2018
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1144701848) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.