KAREN BATKA LMFT
NPI 1275885592
Marriage & Family Therapist in Asheville, NC

Active since October 10, 2012Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 4, 2028
30 CUMBERLAND AVE STE 103, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801(415) 488-5565 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 17, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

About Karen Batka Lmft NPPES

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

KAREN BATKA LMFT (NPI 1275885592) is an individual marriage & family therapist in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in California (52325) and active in the NPI registry since October 2012. She has opted out of Medicare through January 4, 2028.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275885592
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy106H00000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN BATKACredential: LMFT
Location Address30 CUMBERLAND AVE STE 103Asheville, NC 28801-2206
Mailing Address18 Bridle Path DrBarnardsville, NC 28709-7702 · (267) 663-9902
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateOctober 10, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 17, 2021
NPPES CertifiedNovember 17, 2021
NPI 1275885592 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 · 52325
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.
30 CUMBERLAND AVE STE 103, Asheville, NC 28801

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Karen Batka 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 January 4, 2024 through January 4, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 4, 2024
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 4, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

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 Karen Batka's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Batka is 1275885592. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 10, 2012.

Where is Karen Batka located?

Karen Batka practices at 30 Cumberland Ave Ste 103, Asheville, NC 28801. The listed phone number is (415) 488-5565.

What is Karen Batka's specialty?

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

Is Karen Batka enrolled in Medicare?

No. Karen Batka has opted out of Medicare through January 4, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out.

What insurance does Karen Batka accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and UnitedHealthcare list Karen Batka 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 Karen Batka was last updated on November 17, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.