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DR. NICHOLE KRISTINA AYRES LICSW, LMHC
NPI 1164854998
Social Worker in Kent, WA

Active since August 03, 2013PECOS Enrolled
325 W GOWE ST, KENT, WA 98032(253) 833-7444(253) 661-8631 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 28, 2026, Jul 10, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dr. Nichole Kristina Ayres Licsw, Lmhc NPPES

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

DR. NICHOLE KRISTINA AYRES LICSW, LMHC (NPI 1164854998) is an individual social worker in Kent, Washington, licensed in Washington (SWI.LW.60693161) and active in the NPI registry since August 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164854998
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy104100000X
Provider Legal NameDR. NICHOLE KRISTINA AYRESCredential: LICSW, LMHC
Location Address325 W GOWE STKent, WA 98032-5892
Mailing Address325 W Gowe StKent, WA 98032-5892 · (253) 833-7444 · Fax (253) 661-8631
Phone(253) 833-7444
Fax(253) 661-8631
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateAugust 3, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 28, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 28, 2026
✔ NPI 1164854998 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySocial WorkerBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code104100000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · SWI.LW.60693161
Definition
A social worker is a person who is qualified by a Social Work degree, and licensed, certified or registered by the state as a social worker to practice within the scope of that license. A social worker provides assistance and counseling to clients and their families who are dealing with social, emotional and environmental problems. Social work services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, and the public.
Also ListedCounselor · Mental HealthTaxonomy 101YM0800X · License MHC.LH.60619472 (WA)
325 W GOWE ST, Kent, WA 98032
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2120661WA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

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)

Dr. Nichole Kristina Ayres Licsw, Lmhc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID4385117878
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260625003649
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 Nichole Ayres reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Valley Cities Counseling And Consultation
Same address
Community/Behavioral Health
325 W GOWE ST
Kent, WA 98032
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 125 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972668853 (206) 408-5382

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.

AMY RAINEY
Counselor
325 W GOWE ST
KENT, WA 98032
King County (253) 833-7444
ERIC SEITZ ARNP, RN
Nurse Practitioner
325 W GOWE ST
KENT, WA 98032
King County (253) 833-7444
JORDAN ROBLES
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
325 W GOWE ST
KENT, WA 98032
King County (253) 833-7444
JESSICA KELLAM
Counselor (Mental Health)
325 W GOWE ST
KENT, WA 98032
King County (253) 833-7444
TRACI JOHNSON
Counselor (Mental Health)
325 W GOWE ST
KENT, WA 98032
King County (253) 833-7444
LENA SAPINA LEONATO
Counselor (Mental Health)
325 W GOWE ST
KENT, WA 98032
King County (253) 833-7444
BRITTANY SMART
Counselor
325 W GOWE ST
KENT, WA 98032
King County (253) 833-7444
CARA SCOTT
Counselor
325 W GOWE ST
KENT, WA 98032
King County (253) 833-7444

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 Nichole Ayres's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nichole Ayres is 1164854998. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 3, 2013.

Where is Nichole Ayres located?

Nichole Ayres practices at 325 W Gowe St, Kent, WA 98032. The listed phone number is (253) 833-7444.

What is Nichole Ayres's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker with taxonomy code 104100000X.

Is Nichole Ayres enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nichole Ayres is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Nichole Ayres's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nichole Ayres reassigns Medicare benefits to Valley Cities Counseling And Consultation (Kent, WA). 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 Nichole Ayres's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nichole Ayres accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Providence Health Plan list Nichole Ayres 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 Nichole Ayres was last updated on July 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.