BENITA MUNSON M.S., LPC
NPI 1356700629
Counselor in Portland, OR

Active since February 15, 2016Opted out of Medicare · through Dec 5, 2027
5319 SW WESTGATE DR STE 241, PORTLAND, OR 97221(503) 360-6656 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 10, 2024, Feb 15, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Benita Munson M.s., Lpc NPPES

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

BENITA MUNSON M.S., LPC (NPI 1356700629) is an individual counselor in Portland, Oregon, licensed in Oregon (C4534) and active in the NPI registry since February 2016. She has opted out of Medicare through December 5, 2027 and maintains a secondary practice location in Portland.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356700629
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101Y00000X
Provider Legal NameBENITA MUNSONCredential: M.S., LPC
Location Address5319 SW WESTGATE DR STE 241Portland, OR 97221-2432
Mailing Address7810 Sw Gearhart DrBeaverton, OR 97007-5979 · (503) 360-6656
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateFebruary 15, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 10, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 10, 2024
NPI 1356700629 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyCounselorBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101Y00000X
License Licensed in OR · C4534
Definition
A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification.
Also ListedCounselor · Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)Taxonomy 101YA0400X · License 14-12-21 (OR), C4534 (OR)
5319 SW WESTGATE DR STE 241, Portland, OR 97221

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Benita Katrin Bellrichard M.s., Lpc

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1811 NW 19th Ave, Suite 301DPortland, OR 97209-1401 · Phone (503) 360-6656

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Benita Munson M.s., Lpc 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 December 5, 2025 through December 5, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateDecember 5, 2025
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughDecember 5, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

Counselor
5319 SW WESTGATE DR STE 241
PORTLAND, OR 97221

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 Benita Munson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benita Munson is 1356700629. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 15, 2016. The provider is also known as Benita Katrin Bellrichard M.S., Lpc.

Where is Benita Munson located?

Benita Munson practices at 5319 SW Westgate Dr Ste 241, Portland, OR 97221. The listed phone number is (503) 360-6656.

What is Benita Munson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor with taxonomy code 101Y00000X.

Is Benita Munson enrolled in Medicare?

No. Benita Munson has opted out of Medicare through December 5, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out.

What insurance does Benita Munson accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, PacificSource Health Plans and Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon list Benita Munson 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 Benita Munson was last updated on March 10, 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.