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MR. LESLIE LEBRAD AUSTIN LCDC
NPI 1265679435
Counselor - Mental Health in Hempstead, TX

Active since January 09, 2009PECOS Enrolled
290 BUSINESS 290 N, HEMPSTEAD, TX 77445(979) 921-0474(281) 463-9295 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 18, 2024, Jan 28, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Mr. Leslie Lebrad Austin Lcdc NPPES

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

MR. LESLIE LEBRAD AUSTIN LCDC (NPI 1265679435) is an individual mental health provider in Hempstead, Texas, licensed in Texas (74025) and active in the NPI registry since January 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265679435
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Provider Legal NameMR. LESLIE LEBRAD AUSTINCredential: LCDC
Location Address290 BUSINESS 290 NHempstead, TX 77445
Mailing Address4654 Highway 6 N Ste 301Houston, TX 77084-2879 · (979) 921-0474 · Fax (281) 463-9295
Fax(281) 463-9295
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJanuary 9, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 21, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1265679435 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Mental HealthBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YM0800X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 74025
Also ListedCounselor · Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)Taxonomy 101YA0400X · License 9505 (TX)
Also ListedCase Manager/Care CoordinatorTaxonomy 171M00000X
290 BUSINESS 290 N, Hempstead, TX 77445

Accepted 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)

Mr. Leslie Lebrad Austin Lcdc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Leslie Austin reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Mental Health
66 W FLAGLER ST STE 900
Miami, FL 33130
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,573 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 Leslie Austin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Leslie Austin is 1265679435. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 9, 2009.

Where is Leslie Austin located?

Leslie Austin practices at 290 Business 290 N, Hempstead, TX 77445. The listed phone number is (979) 921-0474.

What is Leslie Austin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.

Is Leslie Austin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Leslie Austin is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Leslie Austin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Leslie Austin reassigns Medicare benefits to Grow Healthcare Group PA (Miami, FL). The 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 Leslie Austin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Leslie Austin accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list Leslie Austin 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 Leslie Austin was last updated on October 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 days 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.