PAULA R CHRISTIANSEN MSW & LCSW
NPI 1235334426
Counselor - Mental Health in Chicago, IL

Q: What is Paula Christiansen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paula Christiansen is 1235334426. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 18, 2007.

Q: What is Paula Christiansen's specialty?

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

Active since June 18, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2109 W WILSON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625(773) 769-6839 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 15, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Paula R Christiansen Msw & Lcsw NPPES

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

PAULA R CHRISTIANSEN MSW & LCSW (NPI 1235334426) is an individual mental health provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (149003146) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235334426

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X

Provider Legal NamePAULA R CHRISTIANSENCredential: MSW & LCSW

Location Address2109 W WILSON AVEChicago, IL 60625-1521

Mailing Address2109 W Wilson AveChicago, IL 60625-1521 · (773) 769-6839

Phone(773) 769-6839

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1984

Enumeration DateJune 18, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJune 15, 2020

NPPES CertifiedJune 15, 2020

✔ NPI 1235334426 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Mental HealthBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Taxonomy Code101YM0800X

License✔ Licensed in IL · 149003146

2109 W WILSON AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Paula R Christiansen Msw & Lcsw is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID244399350

PECOS Enrollment IDI20081104000696

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

Lutheran Social Services Of Illinois

1.2 mi

Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)

5215 N CALIFORNIA AVE, SUITE F101
Chicago, IL 60625

Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
38 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1144613746 (773) 989-1609

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

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, 1 hour 90837

Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.

236 services11 patients

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 Paula Christiansen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paula Christiansen is 1235334426. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 18, 2007.

Where is Paula Christiansen located?

Paula Christiansen practices at 2109 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60625. The listed phone number is (773) 769-6839.

What is Paula Christiansen's specialty?

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

Is Paula Christiansen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paula Christiansen is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Paula Christiansen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paula Christiansen reassigns Medicare benefits to Lutheran Social Services Of Illinois (Chicago, IL). 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 Paula Christiansen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Paula Christiansen accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Paula Christiansen 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 Paula Christiansen was last updated on June 15, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.