KRYSTEN P. BLACKSHEAR LCSW
NPI 1255906897
Social Worker - Clinical in Houston, TX

Q: What is Krysten Blackshear's NPI number?

The NPI number for Krysten Blackshear is 1255906897. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2021.

Q: What is Krysten Blackshear's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Active since May 25, 2021PECOS Enrolled

2150 W 18TH ST STE 300, HOUSTON, TX 77008(713) 426-0027 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Krysten P. Blackshear Lcsw NPPES

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

KRYSTEN P. BLACKSHEAR LCSW (NPI 1255906897) is an individual clinical provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (63226) and active in the NPI registry since May 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255906897

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X

Provider Legal NameKRYSTEN P. BLACKSHEARCredential: LCSW

Location Address2150 W 18TH ST STE 300Houston, TX 77008-1289

Mailing Address2150 W 18th St Ste 300Houston, TX 77008-1289 · (713) 426-0027

Phone(713) 426-0027

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023

Enumeration DateMay 25, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateJune 12, 2026

NPPES CertifiedJune 12, 2026

✔ NPI 1255906897 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Taxonomy Code1041C0700X

License✔ Licensed in TX · 63226

Definition

A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.

2150 W 18TH ST STE 300, Houston, TX 77008

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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 (PECOS)

Krysten P. Blackshear Lcsw is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID2163807231

PECOS Enrollment IDI20251113001262

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Krysten Blackshear reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Houston Area Community Services Inc

Same address

Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder

2150 W 18TH ST STE 300
Houston, TX 77008

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
40 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1184585408 (713) 426-0027

Grow Healthcare Group PA

973 mi

Mental Health

66 W FLAGLER ST STE 900
Miami, FL 33130

Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan and Texas enrollments
411 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1245845932 (786) 244-7711

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77008 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$0.00 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $0.00 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code NA

Established Patient

$72.62 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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