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DR. AVIS M SMITH ED. D
NPI 1174902324
Counselor - Professional in Sugar Land, TX

Active since May 20, 2015PECOS Enrolled
77 SUGAR CREEK CENTER BLVD STE 600, SUGAR LAND, TX 77478(832) 384-4357 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 19, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 19, 2019, Nov 8, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Avis M Smith Ed. D NPPES

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

DR. AVIS M SMITH ED. D (NPI 1174902324) is an individual professional provider in Sugar Land, Texas, licensed in Texas (68239) and active in the NPI registry since May 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174902324
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YP2500X
Provider Legal NameDR. AVIS M SMITHCredential: ED. D
Location Address77 SUGAR CREEK CENTER BLVD STE 600Sugar Land, TX 77478-3688
Mailing Address77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd Ste 600Sugar Land, TX 77478-3688 · (832) 384-4357
Phone(832) 384-4357
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMay 20, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJune 19, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1174902324 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · ProfessionalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YP2500X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 68239
77 SUGAR CREEK CENTER BLVD STE 600, Sugar Land, TX 77478
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid348111102TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Cigna Healthcare and more.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. Avis M Smith Ed. D is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Avis Smith reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Thrive Counseling LLC
1,089 mi
Mental Health
1000 JEFFERSON ST STE 2C
Lynchburg, VA 24504
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 262 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215181300 (855) 284-7483

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.

CATHERINE OGBONNA PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
77 SUGAR CREEK CENTER BLVD STE 600
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Fort Bend County (346) 593-9538
GREENTREE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LLC.
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
77 SUGAR CREEK CENTER BLVD STE 600
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Fort Bend County (832) 856-1040
IN YOUR HOME CARE, LLC
In Home Supportive Care
77 SUGAR CREEK CENTER BLVD STE 600
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Fort Bend County (713) 250-8948
MS. LAQUANDA MONIQUE ROSS
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
77 SUGAR CREEK CENTER BLVD STE 600
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Fort Bend County (281) 524-4423
SPEAR BUSINESS ENTERPRISES LLC
Hospice Care, Community Based
77 SUGAR CREEK CENTER BLVD STE 600
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Fort Bend County (832) 521-4137
HEALVIA PSYCHIATRY
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
77 SUGAR CREEK CENTER BLVD STE 600
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Fort Bend County (713) 581-4906
HAUTE TRANSITIONS LLC
Case Management
77 SUGAR CREEK CENTER BLVD STE 600
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Fort Bend County (281) 524-4423
STEPS TO SERENITY COUNSELING, PLLC
Community/Behavioral Health
77 SUGAR CREEK CENTER BLVD STE 600
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Fort Bend County (832) 384-4357

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 Avis Smith's NPI number?

The NPI number for Avis Smith is 1174902324. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 20, 2015.

Where is Avis Smith located?

Avis Smith practices at 77 Sugar Creek Center Blvd Ste 600, Sugar Land, TX 77478. The listed phone number is (832) 384-4357.

What is Avis Smith's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Professional, with taxonomy code 101YP2500X.

Is Avis Smith enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Avis Smith is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Avis Smith's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Avis Smith reassigns Medicare benefits to Thrive Counseling LLC (Lynchburg, VA). 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 Avis Smith's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Avis Smith accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Cigna Healthcare, Moda Health Plan, Inc. and Oscar Insurance Company and 2 other insurers list Avis Smith 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 Avis Smith was last updated on June 19, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.