MS. KAREN A ABATO LPC
NPI 1164658456
Counselor - Professional in Frankford, DE
About Ms. Karen A Abato Lpc NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
MS. KAREN A ABATO LPC (NPI 1164658456) is an individual professional provider in Frankford, Delaware, licensed in Georgia (LPC009975) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1999).
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 (PECOS)
Ms. Karen A Abato Lpc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Karen Abato reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Durham, NC 27701
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Delaware enrollment
- 28 clinicians in this Medicare group
Miami, FL 33130
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado, Delaware and Georgia enrollments
- 504 clinicians in this Medicare group
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 Karen Abato's NPI number?
The NPI number for Karen Abato is 1164658456. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2009.
Where is Karen Abato located?
Karen Abato practices at 32310 Hidden Acre Dr, Frankford, DE 19945. The listed phone number is (302) 500-3691.
What is Karen Abato's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Professional, with taxonomy code 101YP2500X.
Is Karen Abato enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Karen Abato is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Karen Abato's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen Abato reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Mental Health Specialty Group PA (Durham, NC) and Grow Healthcare Group PA (Miami, FL). Each 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 Karen Abato's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Karen Abato accept?
Health plans from CareSource and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware list Karen Abato 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 Karen Abato was last updated on July 24, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.
# Ms. Karen A Abato, LPC · NPI 1164658456
Professional provider in Frankford, Delaware. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 1, 2009.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1164658456 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 1, 2009
- **Primary specialty:** Counselor - Professional · taxonomy 101YP2500X
- **State license:** LPC009975 (Georgia)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 32310 HIDDEN ACRE DR, Frankford, DE 19945-3120
- **Phone:** (302) 500-3691
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Mental Health Specialty Group PA (NPI 1801472634, Durham, NC); Grow Healthcare Group PA (NPI 1245845932, Miami, FL) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 1999
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** July 24, 2023
---
Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1164658456) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.