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KWAWACHEE COUNSELING CENTER
NPI 1255378782
Clinic/Center - Adult Mental Health in Tacoma, WA

Active since June 01, 2006
2209 E 32ND ST, TACOMA, WA 98404(253) 593-0232(253) 382-2091 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2018, Jun 5, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Kwawachee Counseling Center NPPES

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

KWAWACHEE COUNSELING CENTER (NPI 1255378782), doing business as Puyallup Tribal Health Authority, is a healthcare organization registered as an adult mental health in Tacoma, Washington and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization lists Chris Henry, Executive Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255378782
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QM0850X
Legal Business NamePUYALLUP TRIBAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
Location Address2209 E 32ND STTacoma, WA 98404
Mailing Address2209 E 32nd St, P.o. Box 8009Tacoma, WA 98404-4922 · (253) 593-0232 · Fax (253) 382-2091
Phone(253) 593-0232
Fax(253) 382-2091
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialChris HenryExecutive Director · (253) 593-0232
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1255378782 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Adult Mental HealthAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QM0850X
Definition
An entity, facility, or distinct part of a facility providing diagnostic, treatment, and prescriptive services related to mental and behavioral disorders in adults.
Also ListedClinic/Center · Adolescent and Children Mental HealthTaxonomy 261QM0855X
2209 E 32ND ST, Tacoma, WA 98404
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Other Names 2

Other NameKwawachee Counseling Center
Doing Business AsPuyallup Tribal Health Authority

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1980762WA
Other366486002WA · Group Health Options

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Kwawachee Counseling Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

55

Medicare enrollment records show 55 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Kwawachee Counseling Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 21 practice at this address and 36 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 16

Family Practice25
Mental Health Counselor6
Nurse Practitioner4
Clinical Social Worker3
Marriage and Family Therapist3
Obstetrics/Gynecology3
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine2
Clinical Psychologist1
8 other specialties8

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 55
Jennifer Decoteau, LICSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1417016056
2209 EAST 32ND ST
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 593-0247
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
William Chythlook, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1467676155
2209 E 32ND ST
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 593-0232
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
James Hooper
Family Practice
NPI 1376070904
2209 E 32ND ST
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 441-2634
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Margaret Johnston Kitazawa, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1841220183
2209 E 32ND ST
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 593-0232
✔ PECOSSame address
Mitchell Kamake'eaina-Ornelas, DO
Family Practice
NPI 1538621412
2209 E 32ND ST
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 593-0232
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Laramie Lunday, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1184075988
2209 E 32ND ST
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 593-0232
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nevin Mcspadden, MA
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1417284134
2209 E 32ND ST
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 593-0232
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Aaron Rhyner, D.O.
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
NPI 1619232410
2209 E 32ND ST
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 593-0232
✔ PECOSSame address
Austin Shelton, D.O.
Family Practice
NPI 1811334816
2209 E 32ND ST
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 593-0232
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Rachel Snodgrass, M.S., LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist
NPI 1437767001
2209 E 32ND ST
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 593-0232
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Selma Suzuki, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist
NPI 1811202732
2209 E 32ND ST
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 593-0232
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nichole Thorsvik, D.O.
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
NPI 1700266798
2209 E 32ND ST
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 593-0232
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Max Castanera, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1548847841
2209 E 32ND ST
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 593-0232
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Bradley Cotter, M.A.P.
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1376961763
2209 E 32ND ST
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 278-6837
✔ PECOSSame address
Daniel Guillory, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1639813082
2209 E 32ND ST
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 593-0232
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Mark Kozakowski, D.O
Internal Medicine
NPI 1700829140
2209 E 32ND ST
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 593-0232
✔ PECOSSame address
Socia Love-Thurman, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1356787451
2209 E 32ND ST
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 593-0232
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kelsey Motanic, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1083146856
2209 E 32ND ST
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 593-0232
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Alan Shelton, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1174561757
2209 E 32ND ST
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 593-0232
✔ PECOSSame address
Michele Yoder, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist
NPI 1609813245
2209 E 32ND ST
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 593-0247
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
See all 55 clinicians

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 Puyallup Tribal Health Authority's NPI number?

The NPI number for Puyallup Tribal Health Authority is 1255378782. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2006. The provider is also known as Kwawachee Counseling Center.

Where is Puyallup Tribal Health Authority located?

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority is located at 2209 E 32nd St, Tacoma, WA 98404. The listed phone number is (253) 593-0232.

What is Puyallup Tribal Health Authority's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Adult Mental Health, with taxonomy code 261QM0850X.

Is Puyallup Tribal Health Authority enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Puyallup Tribal Health Authority is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Puyallup Tribal Health Authority?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 55 clinicians in 16 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Puyallup Tribal Health Authority. 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 Family Practice (25), Mental Health Counselor (6) and Nurse Practitioner (4). Of these, 21 practice at this address and 36 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Puyallup Tribal Health Authority accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Puyallup Tribal Health Authority 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 Puyallup Tribal Health Authority was last updated on July 13, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.