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MRS. CATHY BIRDEN M.ED, LPC
NPI 1386135291
Counselor - Professional in Houston, TX

Active since May 25, 2018PECOS Enrolled
12807 HAYNES RD BLDG C1, HOUSTON, TX 77066(346) 634-7571 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: May 18, 2026, Mar 11, 2026, May 25, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Mrs. Cathy Birden M.ed, Lpc NPPES

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

MRS. CATHY BIRDEN M.ED, LPC (NPI 1386135291) is an individual professional provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (64950) and active in the NPI registry since May 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386135291
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YP2500X
Provider Legal NameMRS. CATHY BIRDENCredential: M.ED, LPC
Location Address12807 HAYNES RD BLDG C1Houston, TX 77066-1124
Mailing Address16519 Pilgrims CirSpring, TX 77379-7250 · (713) 851-9260
Phone(346) 634-7571
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMay 25, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateMay 18, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 18, 2026
✔ NPI 1386135291 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · ProfessionalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YP2500X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 64950
12807 HAYNES RD BLDG C1, Houston, TX 77066
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company and more.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)

Mrs. Cathy Birden M.ed, 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 Cathy Birden reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Liberated Minds Tx Counseling PLLC
Same address
Professional
12807 HAYNES RD, BLDG C UNIT 1
Houston, TX 77066
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1902618887 (346) 634-7571
Alaniz Counseling And Behavioral Center, P.C.
195 mi
Professional
5522 LONE STAR PKWY STE 303
San Antonio, TX 78253
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Alaniz Counseling And Behavioral Center PC
  • 369 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1811288731 (210) 614-4990

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 5

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

HECTOR ALVAREZ LPC
Counselor (Professional)
12807 HAYNES RD BLDG C1
HOUSTON, TX 77066
Harris County (346) 634-7571
KELLIE LOMAS
Counselor (Professional)
12807 HAYNES RD BLDG C1
HOUSTON, TX 77066
Harris County (346) 634-7571
JON DENNIS SHUFFLER LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
12807 HAYNES RD BLDG C1
HOUSTON, TX 77066
Harris County (346) 634-7571
LEAH VAN LEUVEN LCSW
Counselor (Mental Health)
12807 HAYNES RD BLDG C1
HOUSTON, TX 77066
Harris County (346) 634-7571
CHRISTOPHER BRANDON WALKER LPC
Counselor (Professional)
12807 HAYNES RD BLDG C1
HOUSTON, TX 77066
Harris County (346) 634-7571

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 Cathy Birden's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cathy Birden is 1386135291. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2018.

Where is Cathy Birden located?

Cathy Birden practices at 12807 Haynes Rd Bldg C1, Houston, TX 77066. The listed phone number is (346) 634-7571.

What is Cathy Birden's specialty?

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

Is Cathy Birden enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cathy Birden is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Cathy Birden's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cathy Birden reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Liberated Minds Tx Counseling PLLC (Houston, TX) and Alaniz Counseling And Behavioral Center, P.C. (San Antonio, 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 Cathy Birden's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Cathy Birden accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Cathy Birden 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 Cathy Birden was last updated on May 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.