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RIVES THORNTON
NPI 1417356908
Counselor in Bellingham, WA

Active since August 20, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3645 E MCLEOD RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226(360) 676-2220(360) 676-7750 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 20, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Rives Thornton NPPES

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

RIVES THORNTON (NPI 1417356908) is an individual counselor in Bellingham, Washington and active in the NPI registry since August 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417356908
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy101Y00000X
Provider Legal NameRIVES THORNTON
Location Address3645 E MCLEOD RDBellingham, WA 98226-8700
Mailing Address3645 E Mcleod RdBellingham, WA 98226-8700 · (360) 676-2220 · Fax (360) 676-7750
Phone(360) 676-2220
Fax(360) 676-7750
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateAugust 20, 2014
✔ NPI 1417356908 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.
3645 E MCLEOD RD, Bellingham, WA 98226
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.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

Rives Thornton 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 ID2769797836
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251111000761
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 Rives Thornton reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Gaia Wellness Center PLLC
4.2 mi
Mental Health
4945 MISSION ROAD
Bellingham, WA 98226
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578156741 (304) 319-0581

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.

SHANNON BEIERLORZER
Behavior Technician
3645 E MCLEOD RD
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Whatcom County (360) 676-2220
WHATCOM COUNSELING & PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC
Community/Behavioral Health
3645 E MCLEOD RD
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Whatcom County (360) 676-2220
KIAH HOOPER
Counselor (Mental Health)
3645 E MCLEOD RD
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Whatcom County (360) 676-2220
KAREN M HANSON-MEGANCK
Counselor (Mental Health)
3645 E MCLEOD RD
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Whatcom County (360) 676-2220
DANA M HUNTOON
Counselor (Mental Health)
3645 E MCLEOD RD
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Whatcom County (360) 676-2220
CHARLES F SHIRLEY
Counselor (Mental Health)
3645 E MCLEOD RD
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Whatcom County (360) 676-2220
JOYCE A PEARSON
Counselor (Mental Health)
3645 E MCLEOD RD
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Whatcom County (360) 676-2220
DAVID A BENSON MSW
Social Worker
3645 E MCLEOD RD
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Whatcom County (360) 676-2220

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 Rives Thornton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rives Thornton is 1417356908. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 20, 2014.

Where is Rives Thornton located?

Rives Thornton practices at 3645 E Mcleod Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226. The listed phone number is (360) 676-2220.

What is Rives Thornton's specialty?

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

Is Rives Thornton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rives Thornton 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 Rives Thornton's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rives Thornton reassigns Medicare benefits to Gaia Wellness Center PLLC (Bellingham, WA). 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 Rives Thornton's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rives Thornton accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Rives Thornton 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 Rives Thornton was last updated on August 20, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.