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KAREN BRUENING MS
NPI 1386243749
Counselor in South Bend, IN

Active since October 18, 2020PECOS Enrolled
300 S SAINT LOUIS BLVD STE 102, SOUTH BEND, IN 46617(574) 314-3704 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Karen Bruening Ms NPPES

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

KAREN BRUENING MS (NPI 1386243749) is an individual counselor in South Bend, Indiana and active in the NPI registry since October 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386243749
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101Y00000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN BRUENINGCredential: MS
Location Address300 S SAINT LOUIS BLVD STE 102South Bend, IN 46617-3028
Mailing AddressPo Box 1231South Bend, IN 46624-1231 · (574) 314-3704
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateOctober 18, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 22, 2026
NPPES CertifiedOctober 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1386243749 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselorBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101Y00000X
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.
300 S SAINT LOUIS BLVD STE 102, South Bend, IN 46617

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Karen Deland

Accepted 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

Karen Bruening Ms 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 ID1355787573
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240311002471
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 Karen Bruening reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Community/Behavioral Health
113 LINCOLNWAY E
Mishawaka, IN 46544
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 2

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

Social Worker (Clinical)
300 S SAINT LOUIS BLVD STE 102
SOUTH BEND, IN 46617
Social Worker (Clinical)
300 S SAINT LOUIS BLVD STE 102
SOUTH BEND, IN 46617

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 Karen Bruening's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Bruening is 1386243749. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 18, 2020. The provider is also known as Karen Deland.

Where is Karen Bruening located?

Karen Bruening practices at 300 S Saint Louis Blvd Ste 102, South Bend, IN 46617. The listed phone number is (574) 314-3704.

What is Karen Bruening's specialty?

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

Is Karen Bruening enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Bruening 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 Karen Bruening's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen Bruening reassigns Medicare benefits to Psych Pointe LLC (Mishawaka, IN). 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 Karen Bruening's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Karen Bruening accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list Karen Bruening 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 Karen Bruening was last updated on October 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 days 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.