JENNIFER GHERING-THROOP LMSW
NPI 1285089904
Social Worker in Traverse City, MI

Active since May 02, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1221 SIXTH ST STE 211, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684(231) 935-5984 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 3, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 3, 2024, Nov 4, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Jennifer Ghering-throop Lmsw NPPES

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

JENNIFER GHERING-THROOP LMSW (NPI 1285089904) is an individual social worker in Traverse City, Michigan and active in the NPI registry since May 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285089904
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy104100000X
Provider Legal NameJENNIFER GHERING-THROOPCredential: LMSW
Location Address1221 SIXTH ST STE 211Traverse City, MI 49684-2360
Mailing Address550 Munson AveTraverse City, MI 49686-3580 · (231) 935-6520
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateMay 2, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 3, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 3, 2024
✔ NPI 1285089904 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial WorkerBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code104100000X
Definition
A social worker is a person who is qualified by a Social Work degree, and licensed, certified or registered by the state as a social worker to practice within the scope of that license. A social worker provides assistance and counseling to clients and their families who are dealing with social, emotional and environmental problems. Social work services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, and the public.
1221 SIXTH ST STE 211, Traverse City, MI 49684

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1550 Munson AveTraverse City, MI 49686-3580 · Phone (231) 935-6520
Location 21105 Sixth StTraverse City, MI 49684-2345 · Phone (231) 935-6380
Location 3217 S Madison StTraverse City, MI 49684-2321 · Phone (231) 935-6080 · Fax (231) 935-6081

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Jennifer Ghering-throop Lmsw is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4082084397
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230103001119
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

2

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

Psychiatry
1105 SIXTH ST STE D6
Traverse City, MI 49684
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 156 clinicians in this Medicare group
Home Health
550 MUNSON AVE
Traverse City, MI 49686
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 24 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Psychotherapy, 30 minutes 90832
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 30-minute session, the therapist helps you explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to better understand yourself and manage life's challenges.
24 services14 patients
Family psychotherapy with patient, 50 minutes 90847
Family psychotherapy is a 50-minute session where a therapist helps the patient and their family understand and manage mental health issues. It's a collaborative process that aims to improve communication, solve family problems, understand and handle special family situations, and create a better functioning home environment.
18 services11 patients

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 Jennifer Ghering-throop's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jennifer Ghering-throop is 1285089904. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 2, 2016.

Where is Jennifer Ghering-throop located?

Jennifer Ghering-throop practices at 1221 Sixth St Ste 211, Traverse City, MI 49684. The listed phone number is (231) 935-5984.

What is Jennifer Ghering-throop's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker with taxonomy code 104100000X.

Is Jennifer Ghering-throop enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jennifer Ghering-throop is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Jennifer Ghering-throop's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jennifer Ghering-throop reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Munson Healthcare Cadillac (Traverse City, MI) and Munson Home Care (Traverse City, MI). Each 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 Jennifer Ghering-throop's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jennifer Ghering-throop accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and Priority Health list Jennifer Ghering-throop 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 Jennifer Ghering-throop was last updated on July 3, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.