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CRISTINA THORNELL PHD, LPC
NPI 1376116996
Counselor - Professional in New Braunfels, TX

Active since July 21, 2021PECOS Enrolled
3016 INDEPENDENCE DR STE 105, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78132(830) 402-5890 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 3, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 3, 2024, Jul 21, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Cristina Thornell Phd, Lpc NPPES

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

CRISTINA THORNELL PHD, LPC (NPI 1376116996) is an individual professional provider in New Braunfels, Texas, licensed in Texas (75868) and active in the NPI registry since July 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376116996
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YP2500X
Provider Legal NameCRISTINA THORNELLCredential: PHD, LPC
Location Address3016 INDEPENDENCE DR STE 105New Braunfels, TX 78132-4478
Mailing Address3016 Independence Dr Ste 105New Braunfels, TX 78132-4478 · (830) 402-5890
Phone(830) 402-5890
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 21, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 3, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 3, 2024
✔ NPI 1376116996 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · ProfessionalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YP2500X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 75868
Also ListedCounselor · Mental HealthTaxonomy 101YM0800X · License 75868 (TX)
3016 INDEPENDENCE DR STE 105, New Braunfels, TX 78132
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Cristina Martinez-smith Phd, Lpc

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CHRISTUS Health Plan, WellPoint.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)

Cristina Thornell Phd, Lpc 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 Reassignments

2

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

Riverside Counseling Center, PLLC
Same address
Mental Health
3016 INDEPENDENCE DR STE 105
New Braunfels, TX 78132
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699409201 (210) 517-9024
Family Care Center LLC,
62 mi
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
551 S. IH 35, SUITE 200
Round Rock, TX 78664
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 211 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427786482 (719) 540-2100

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

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

MRS. TIA RODRIGUEZ
Counselor (Mental Health)
3016 INDEPENDENCE DR STE 105
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78132
Comal County (830) 402-5890
LEIGHA ROSE OLDHAM LPC-A
Counselor (Mental Health)
3016 INDEPENDENCE DR STE 105
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78132
Comal County (830) 402-5890
MS. SAMANTHA KRAVITZ LPC-ASSOCIATE
Counselor (Mental Health)
3016 INDEPENDENCE DR STE 105
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78132
Comal County (830) 402-5890
HEATH TOLLESON
Counselor (Mental Health)
3016 INDEPENDENCE DR STE 105
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78132
Comal County (830) 402-5890
BETHANY BISHOP LMSW
Social Worker
3016 INDEPENDENCE DR STE 105
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78132
Comal County (830) 251-2933
MRS. TERROL FERGUSON MA
Marriage & Family Therapist
3016 INDEPENDENCE DR STE 105
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78132
Comal County (210) 802-7825
JOLYNN VALLEJO LMSW
Social Worker
3016 INDEPENDENCE DR STE 105
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78132
Comal County (830) 402-5890
TONYA M BOYD MSC, LPC
Counselor (Professional)
3016 INDEPENDENCE DR STE 105
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78132
Comal County (830) 402-5890

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 Cristina Thornell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cristina Thornell is 1376116996. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 21, 2021. The provider is also known as Cristina Martinez-Smith Phd, Lpc.

Where is Cristina Thornell located?

Cristina Thornell practices at 3016 Independence Dr Ste 105, New Braunfels, TX 78132. The listed phone number is (830) 402-5890.

What is Cristina Thornell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Professional, with taxonomy code 101YP2500X.

Is Cristina Thornell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cristina Thornell is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Cristina Thornell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cristina Thornell reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Riverside Counseling Center, PLLC (New Braunfels, TX) and Family Care Center LLC, (Round Rock, TX). 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 Cristina Thornell's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Cristina Thornell accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan and WellPoint list Cristina Thornell 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 Cristina Thornell was last updated on January 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.