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LAUREN ESSEX MA, LMFT
NPI 1255286308
Marriage & Family Therapist in Los Angeles, CA

Active since March 03, 2026Opted out of Medicare · through Jul 30, 2028
444 N LARCHMONT BLVD STE 103, LOS ANGELES, CA 90004(310) 601-0311 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Lauren Essex Ma, Lmft NPPES

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

LAUREN ESSEX MA, LMFT (NPI 1255286308) is an individual marriage & family therapist in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (150475) and active in the NPI registry since March 2026. She has opted out of Medicare through July 30, 2028.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255286308
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy106H00000X
Provider Legal NameLAUREN ESSEXCredential: MA, LMFT
Location Address444 N LARCHMONT BLVD STE 103Los Angeles, CA 90004-3030
Mailing Address444 N Larchmont Blvd Ste 103Los Angeles, CA 90004-3030
Phone(310) 601-0311
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 3, 2026
Last NPPES UpdateJune 8, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1255286308 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyMarriage & Family TherapistBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code106H00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 150475
Definition
A marriage and family therapist is a person with a master's degree in marriage and family therapy, or a master's or doctoral degree in a related mental health field with substantially equivalent coursework in marriage and family therapy, who receives supervised clinical experience, or a person who meets the state requirements to practice as a marriage and family therapist. A marriage and family therapist treats mental and emotional disorders within the context of marriage and family systems. A marriage and family therapist provides mental health and counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
444 N LARCHMONT BLVD STE 103, Los Angeles, CA 90004
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Lauren Smith

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

Lauren Essex Ma, Lmft 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 July 30, 2026 through July 30, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJuly 30, 2026
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJuly 30, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

CHANDLER BRYSON GREEN
Marriage & Family Therapist
444 N LARCHMONT BLVD STE 103
LOS ANGELES, CA 90004
Los Angeles County (310) 601-0311
RACHEL JONES LINN MA, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
444 N LARCHMONT BLVD STE 103
LOS ANGELES, CA 90004
Los Angeles County (310) 601-0311
BRIAN A TORRES LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
444 N LARCHMONT BLVD STE 103
LOS ANGELES, CA 90004
Los Angeles County (310) 601-0311
FORTH SPACE MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY, INC.
Marriage & Family Therapist
444 N LARCHMONT BLVD STE 103
LOS ANGELES, CA 90004
Los Angeles County (310) 601-0311
LYNDSEY ANN DOOLEN
Marriage & Family Therapist
444 N LARCHMONT BLVD STE 103
LOS ANGELES, CA 90004
Los Angeles County (310) 601-0311

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 Lauren Essex's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Essex is 1255286308. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 3, 2026. The provider is also known as Lauren Smith.

Where is Lauren Essex located?

Lauren Essex practices at 444 N Larchmont Blvd Ste 103, Los Angeles, CA 90004. The listed phone number is (310) 601-0311.

What is Lauren Essex's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Marriage & Family Therapist with taxonomy code 106H00000X.

Is Lauren Essex enrolled in Medicare?

No. Lauren Essex has opted out of Medicare through July 30, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lauren Essex was last updated on June 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.