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CHERYL ANN KALINEC LCSW
NPI 1225162209
Social Worker - Clinical in Houston, TX

Active since March 14, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through Oct 1, 2028
540 HEIGHTS BLVD STE 320, HOUSTON, TX 77007(832) 225-6426 Get Directions Write a Review

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

About Cheryl Ann Kalinec Lcsw NPPES

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

CHERYL ANN KALINEC LCSW (NPI 1225162209) is an individual clinical provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in California (20212) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. She has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2028.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225162209
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameCHERYL ANN KALINECCredential: LCSW
Location Address540 HEIGHTS BLVD STE 320Houston, TX 77007-2552
Mailing Address540 Heights Blvd Ste 320Houston, TX 77007-2552 · (832) 225-6426
Phone(832) 225-6426
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 14, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 18, 2026
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 18, 2026
✔ NPI 1225162209 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · 20212✔ Licensed in TX · 51658
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
540 HEIGHTS BLVD STE 320, Houston, TX 77007
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Cheryl Ann Grove Lcsw

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna Healthcare and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Cheryl Ann Kalinec Lcsw has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from October 1, 2026 through October 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateOctober 1, 2026
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughOctober 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

KALINEC THERAPY PLLC
Social Worker (Clinical)
540 HEIGHTS BLVD STE 320
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Harris County (832) 225-6426
EVOLVE TX THERAPY SERVICES
Social Worker (Clinical)
540 HEIGHTS BLVD STE 320
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Harris County (214) 216-0031

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 Cheryl Kalinec's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cheryl Kalinec is 1225162209. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 14, 2007. The provider is also known as Cheryl Ann Grove Lcsw.

Where is Cheryl Kalinec located?

Cheryl Kalinec practices at 540 Heights Blvd Ste 320, Houston, TX 77007. The listed phone number is (832) 225-6426.

What is Cheryl Kalinec's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Cheryl Kalinec enrolled in Medicare?

No. Cheryl Kalinec has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out.

What insurance does Cheryl Kalinec accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna Healthcare, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Oscar Health and 1 other insurer list Cheryl Kalinec 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 Cheryl Kalinec was last updated on February 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.