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MR. NICK SAM BAYER LMSW
NPI 1295206936
Social Worker - Clinical in Grand Rapids, MI

Active since December 06, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3250 36TH ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512(616) 260-3233 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 19, 2024, Dec 6, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Mr. Nick Sam Bayer Lmsw NPPES

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

MR. NICK SAM BAYER LMSW (NPI 1295206936) is an individual clinical provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (6801098368) and active in the NPI registry since December 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295206936
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMR. NICK SAM BAYERCredential: LMSW
Location Address3250 36TH ST SEGrand Rapids, MI 49512-8193
Mailing Address530 Linn StAllegan, MI 49010-1562 · (269) 686-8659 · Fax (269) 686-9643
Phone(616) 260-3233
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateDecember 6, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 19, 2024
✔ NPI 1295206936 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 MI · 6801098368
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.
3250 36TH ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.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

Mr. Nick Sam Bayer 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 ID8628427994
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231212001718
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 Nick Bayer reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Wedgwood Christian Services
0.1 mi
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
3300 36TH ST SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1902997224 (616) 942-2110
Kent County Cmh Authority
6.1 mi
Community/Behavioral Health
790 FULLER AVE NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 164 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396404588 (616) 336-3909

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 49512 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 $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ALLYSE ANN HOST MS, LPC
Counselor
3250 36TH ST SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512
Kent County (269) 779-9587
JASON LHEUREUX MAPC LLC
Counselor (Professional)
3250 36TH ST SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512
Kent County (616) 942-7294
ANDREA MARIE GRANDY LPC, LLMFT
Counselor (Professional)
3250 36TH ST SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512
Kent County (616) 438-3861
SHELLEY HOMOLKA MA, LPC
Counselor (Professional)
3250 36TH ST SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512
Kent County (616) 965-3476

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 Nick Bayer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nick Bayer is 1295206936. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 6, 2018.

Where is Nick Bayer located?

Nick Bayer practices at 3250 36th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. The listed phone number is (616) 260-3233.

What is Nick Bayer's specialty?

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

Is Nick Bayer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nick Bayer 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 Nick Bayer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nick Bayer reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Wedgwood Christian Services (Grand Rapids, MI) and Kent County Cmh Authority (Grand Rapids, 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 Nick Bayer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nick Bayer accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and 2 other insurers list Nick Bayer 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 Nick Bayer was last updated on September 19, 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.