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BETTER BEHAVIORAL KENTUCKY LLC
NPI 1255214953
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Owensboro, KY

Active since July 29, 2025
1102 TRIPLETT ST STE 2300, OWENSBORO, KY 42303(812) 720-3800(812) 213-7405 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 29, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Better Behavioral Kentucky Llc NPPES

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

BETTER BEHAVIORAL KENTUCKY LLC (NPI 1255214953) is a healthcare organization registered as a psychiatry in Owensboro, Kentucky and active in the NPI registry since July 2025. The organization lists Babak Latefi, Cio, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255214953
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Legal Business NameBETTER BEHAVIORAL KENTUCKY LLC
Location Address1102 TRIPLETT ST STE 2300Owensboro, KY 42303-3120
Mailing Address1222 Professional BlvdEvansville, IN 47714-8002
Phone(812) 720-3800
Fax(812) 213-7405
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBabak LatefiCio · (317) 960-5245
Enumeration DateJuly 29, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 29, 2025
✔ NPI 1255214953 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedSocial Worker · ClinicalTaxonomy 1041C0700X
Also ListedCase ManagementTaxonomy 251B00000X
Also ListedClinic/Center · Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)Taxonomy 261QM0801X
1102 TRIPLETT ST STE 2300, Owensboro, KY 42303
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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

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Better Behavioral Kentucky Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Better Behavioral Kentucky LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Neil Jariwala, M.D.
Psychiatry
NPI 1710206545
1222 PROFESSIONAL BLVD SUITE A
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 848-2322
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare25 mi
Michelle Craig, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1023517992
4415 POSEY COUNTY LINE RD S
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 431-7524
✔ PECOS36 mi
Shannon Pemberton, PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1346958279
6171 CHILDERS RD
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-5380
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare265 mi
Tina Cherry
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1457972994
587 ARBOUR WAY
Suwanee, GA 30024
(347) 971-0243
✔ PECOS310 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 Better Behavioral Kentucky LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Better Behavioral Kentucky LLC is 1255214953. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 29, 2025.

Where is Better Behavioral Kentucky LLC located?

Better Behavioral Kentucky LLC is located at 1102 Triplett St Ste 2300, Owensboro, KY 42303. The listed phone number is (812) 720-3800.

What is Better Behavioral Kentucky LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Better Behavioral Kentucky LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Better Behavioral Kentucky LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Better Behavioral Kentucky LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Better Behavioral Kentucky LLC, in Clinical Social Worker, Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatry. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Better Behavioral Kentucky LLC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Better Behavioral Kentucky LLC 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 Better Behavioral Kentucky LLC was last updated on July 29, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.