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A-4 COUNSELING
NPI 1417334376
Social Worker - Clinical in Amesbury, MA

Active since April 29, 2015
5 MARKET SQ, SUITE 103, AMESBURY, MA 01913(978) 904-1075(774) 237-0221 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 29, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About A-4 Counseling NPPES

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

A-4 COUNSELING (NPI 1417334376) is a healthcare organization registered as a clinical in Amesbury, Massachusetts and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. The organization lists Karen M Touchette, Practice Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417334376
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Legal Business NameA-4 COUNSELING
Location Address5 MARKET SQ, SUITE 103Amesbury, MA 01913-2497
Mailing Address3 Heath StNewton, NH 03858-3401 · (978) 904-1075 · Fax (774) 237-0221
Phone(978) 904-1075
Fax(774) 237-0221
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKaren M TouchettePractice Manager · (888) 658-1145
Enumeration DateApril 29, 2015
✔ NPI 1417334376 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 109412
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
5 MARKET SQ, Amesbury, MA 01913
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

A-4 Counseling is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to A-4 Counseling, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Mark Bezanson, LICSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1730253394
5 MARKET SQ STE 103
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 904-1075
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.3 mi

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 A-4 Counseling's NPI number?

The NPI number for A-4 Counseling is 1417334376. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 29, 2015.

Where is A-4 Counseling located?

A-4 Counseling is located at 5 Market Sq Suite 103, Amesbury, MA 01913. The listed phone number is (978) 904-1075.

What is A-4 Counseling's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is A-4 Counseling enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. A-4 Counseling is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through A-4 Counseling?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Clinical Social Worker) reassigns their Medicare billing to A-4 Counseling. A 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 the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does A-4 Counseling accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list A-4 Counseling 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 A-4 Counseling was last updated on April 29, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.