ESTHER WILLIAMS EKANEM LMHC, CASAC, NCC
NPI 1215405980
Counselor - Mental Health in Medford, NY

Active since November 10, 2018PECOS Enrolled
312 EXPRESSWAY DR S, MEDFORD, NY 11763(631) 758-0474 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 5, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 5, 2023, Sep 1, 2022, Apr 2, 2021 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2018).

About Esther Williams Ekanem Lmhc, Casac, Ncc NPPES

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

ESTHER WILLIAMS EKANEM LMHC, CASAC, NCC (NPI 1215405980) is an individual mental health provider in Medford, New York, licensed in New York (010042) and active in the NPI registry since November 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215405980
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Provider Legal NameESTHER WILLIAMS EKANEMCredential: LMHC, CASAC, NCC
Location Address312 EXPRESSWAY DR SMedford, NY 11763-2555
Mailing Address1301 Waverly AveFarmingville, NY 11738-1350 · (631) 213-1179
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateNovember 10, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 5, 20238 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 5, 2023
✔ NPI 1215405980 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Mental HealthBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YM0800X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 010042
Also ListedCounselor · Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)Taxonomy 101YA0400X · License 34658 (NY)
312 EXPRESSWAY DR S, Medford, NY 11763

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)

Esther Williams Ekanem Lmhc, Casac, Ncc 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 Esther Ekanem reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Clinical
14415 68TH RD
Flushing, NY 11367
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 131 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Psychotherapy, 30 minutes 90832
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 30-minute session, the therapist helps you explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to better understand yourself and manage life's challenges.
1,134 services256 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
304 services304 patients
Psychotherapy, 45 minutes 90834
Psychotherapy is a treatment method where you converse with a therapist about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In a 45-minute session, the therapist assists you in understanding and managing your mental health concerns, improving emotional wellness, and promoting personal growth.
169 services60 patients
Psychotherapy, 30 minutes 90832
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 30-minute session, the therapist helps you explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to better understand yourself and manage life's challenges.
18 services17 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Counselor (Mental Health)
312 EXPRESSWAY DR S
MEDFORD, NY 11763

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 Esther Ekanem's NPI number?

The NPI number for Esther Ekanem is 1215405980. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 10, 2018.

Where is Esther Ekanem located?

Esther Ekanem practices at 312 Expressway Dr S, Medford, NY 11763. The listed phone number is (631) 758-0474.

What is Esther Ekanem's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.

Is Esther Ekanem enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Esther Ekanem is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Esther Ekanem's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Esther Ekanem reassigns Medicare benefits to Senior Care Therapy Lcsw Of New York PLLC (Flushing, NY). 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 Esther Ekanem's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Esther Ekanem was last updated on July 5, 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.