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DR. N KAREN THAMES PSYD
NPI 1376613356
Psychologist - Clinical Child & Adolescent in Park Ridge, IL

Active since November 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1440 RENAISSANCE DR STE 320, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068(847) 759-9110 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 1, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. N Karen Thames Psyd NPPES

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

DR. N KAREN THAMES PSYD (NPI 1376613356) is an individual clinical child & adolescent provider in Park Ridge, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (071-007305) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376613356
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy103TC2200X
Provider Legal NameDR. N KAREN THAMESCredential: PSYD
Location Address1440 RENAISSANCE DR STE 320Park Ridge, IL 60068-1471
Mailing Address1440 Renaissance Dr Ste 320Park Ridge, IL 60068-1471 · (847) 759-9110
Phone(847) 759-9110
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateNovember 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 1, 2023
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 1, 2023
✔ NPI 1376613356 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · Clinical Child & AdolescentBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103TC2200X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 071-007305
Definition
A psychologist who develops and applies scientific knowledge to the delivery of psychological services to infants, toddlers, children and adolescents within their social context. Of particular importance to the specialty of clinical child psychology is an understanding of the basic psychological needs of children and adolescents, and how the family and other social contexts influence the socio-emotional adjustment, cognitive development, behavioral adaptation and health status of children and adolescents.
1440 RENAISSANCE DR STE 320, Park Ridge, IL 60068
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Other Identifiers 1

Other1633897IL · Bcbs Provider Number

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. N Karen Thames Psyd 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 ID9234220674
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070814000458
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show N Karen Thames reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

The Juniper Center PC
Same address
Mental Health
1440 RENAISSANCE DRIVE, SUITE 320
Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 35 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1902906324 (847) 759-9110

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 20

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

MS. NICKOLETA MERKOURIS PSYD
Psychologist
1440 RENAISSANCE DR STE 320
PARK RIDGE, IL 60068
Cook County (847) 759-9110
MEGAN PANICI LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1440 RENAISSANCE DR STE 320
PARK RIDGE, IL 60068
Cook County (847) 759-9110
GABRIEL JARA-ALMONTE EDWARDS LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1440 RENAISSANCE DR STE 320
PARK RIDGE, IL 60068
Cook County (847) 759-9110
NICOLE VARVAREZOS LSW
Social Worker
1440 RENAISSANCE DR STE 320
PARK RIDGE, IL 60068
Cook County (847) 759-9110
PAUL EDWARDS PMHNP
Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1440 RENAISSANCE DR STE 320
PARK RIDGE, IL 60068
Cook County (847) 759-9110
MS. JANETTE M. DINGEE LCPC
Counselor (Mental Health)
1440 RENAISSANCE DR STE 320
PARK RIDGE, IL 60068
Cook County (847) 759-9110
ERICA L HUNGERFORD LCPC
Counselor (Professional)
1440 RENAISSANCE DR STE 320
PARK RIDGE, IL 60068
Cook County (872) 356-6150
MR. GARRETT RUSSELL PLUHAR-SCHAEFFER LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1440 RENAISSANCE DR STE 320
PARK RIDGE, IL 60068
Cook County (212) 212-1214

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 N Karen Thames's NPI number?

The NPI number for N Karen Thames is 1376613356. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 8, 2006.

Where is N Karen Thames located?

N Karen Thames practices at 1440 Renaissance Dr Ste 320, Park Ridge, IL 60068. The listed phone number is (847) 759-9110.

What is N Karen Thames's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Clinical Child & Adolescent, with taxonomy code 103TC2200X.

Is N Karen Thames enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. N Karen Thames 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 organization bills Medicare for N Karen Thames's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), N Karen Thames reassigns Medicare benefits to The Juniper Center PC (Park Ridge, IL). The 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 N Karen Thames's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does N Karen Thames accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list N Karen Thames 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 N Karen Thames was last updated on February 1, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.