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NICOLE HERNANDEZ BARNES M.A, LPC
NPI 1407617665
Counselor in Kenner, LA

Active since January 16, 2024PECOS Enrolled
22 BILLYDAY AVE, KENNER, LA 70065(504) 256-0884 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Nicole Hernandez Barnes M.a, Lpc NPPES

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

NICOLE HERNANDEZ BARNES M.A, LPC (NPI 1407617665) is an individual counselor in Kenner, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (8264) and active in the NPI registry since January 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Metairie.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407617665
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101Y00000X
Provider Legal NameNICOLE HERNANDEZ BARNESCredential: M.A, LPC
Location Address22 BILLYDAY AVEKenner, LA 70065-3102
Mailing Address22 Billyday AveKenner, LA 70065-3102 · (504) 256-0884
Phone(504) 256-0884
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJanuary 16, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 13, 2026
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1407617665 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselorBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101Y00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 8264
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.
22 BILLYDAY AVE, Kenner, LA 70065
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13636 N Causeway BlvdMetairie, LA 70002-7203 · Phone (225) 402-2436

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana, UnitedHealthcare.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)

Nicole Hernandez Barnes M.a, 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Nicole Barnes reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Always Hope LLC
48 mi
Professional
38105 POST OFFICE RD STE 8
Prairieville, LA 70769
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 40 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437766573 (504) 606-1503

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

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 Nicole Barnes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicole Barnes is 1407617665. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 16, 2024.

Where is Nicole Barnes located?

Nicole Barnes practices at 22 Billyday Ave, Kenner, LA 70065. The listed phone number is (504) 256-0884.

What is Nicole Barnes's specialty?

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

Is Nicole Barnes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicole Barnes is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Nicole Barnes's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicole Barnes reassigns Medicare benefits to Always Hope LLC (Prairieville, LA). 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 Nicole Barnes's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nicole Barnes accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana and UnitedHealthcare list Nicole Barnes 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 Nicole Barnes was last updated on February 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.