CONNECTIONS COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
NPI 1245796564
Psychologist - Clinical in Lufkin, TX

Active since February 11, 2019
1609 W FRANK AVE, LUFKIN, TX 75904(936) 272-0555 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 27, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 27, 2025, Apr 7, 2019, Mar 6, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Connections Counseling & Psychological Services NPPES

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

CONNECTIONS COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (NPI 1245796564) is a healthcare organization registered as a clinical in Lufkin, Texas and active in the NPI registry since February 2019. The organization lists Laura Beth Cooper, Owner/psychologist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245796564
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy103TC0700X
Legal Business NameCONNECTIONS COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
Location Address1609 W FRANK AVELufkin, TX 75904-3103
Mailing Address1609 W Frank Ave Ste BLufkin, TX 75904-3193 · (936) 272-0555
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLaura Beth CooperOwner/psychologist · (936) 272-0555
Enumeration DateFebruary 11, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJune 27, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 27, 2025
✔ NPI 1245796564 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103TC0700X
Definition
A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.
Also ListedCounselor · ProfessionalTaxonomy 101YP2500X
1609 W FRANK AVE, Lufkin, TX 75904

Other Identifiers 2

Other1629363650TX · Individual Npi
Medicaid2808768-02TX

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Connections Counseling & Psychological Services is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

7

Medicare enrollment records show 7 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Connections Counseling & Psychological Services, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (7)

Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1629363650
1609 W FRANK AVE STE B
Lufkin, TX 75904
(936) 272-0555
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1932557089
2001 S MEDFORD DR
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 633-5672
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.4 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1427895093
301 MUIRFIELD DR
Lufkin, TX 75901
(727) 408-2153
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.3 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1447143029
310 N UNIVERSITY DR
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 272-0555
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare20 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1134645237
412 NORTH ST STE B
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 615-0256
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare20 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1568240729
840 N POSSUM WALK RD
Groveton, TX 75845
(936) 671-0473
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare25 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1174402416
10210 GROGANS MILL RD # 290
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(936) 513-7058
✔ PECOS92 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Connections Counseling & Psychological Services's NPI number?

The NPI number for Connections Counseling & Psychological Services is 1245796564. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 11, 2019.

Where is Connections Counseling & Psychological Services located?

Connections Counseling & Psychological Services is located at 1609 W Frank Ave, Lufkin, TX 75904. The listed phone number is (936) 272-0555.

What is Connections Counseling & Psychological Services's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 103TC0700X.

Is Connections Counseling & Psychological Services enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Connections Counseling & Psychological Services is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Connections Counseling & Psychological Services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 7 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Connections Counseling & Psychological Services. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Mental Health Counselor (5), Clinical Psychologist (1) and Clinical Social Worker (1). Of these, 1 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Connections Counseling & Psychological Services was last updated on June 27, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.