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NURHAN KARAKAS BARCUS LMHC
NPI 1417393653
Counselor - Mental Health in Lakewood, WA

Active since May 15, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
9330 59TH AVE SW, LAKEWOOD, WA 98499(253) 581-7020(253) 620-5149 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 24, 2026, Oct 14, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Nurhan Karakas Barcus Lmhc NPPES

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

NURHAN KARAKAS BARCUS LMHC (NPI 1417393653) is an individual mental health provider in Lakewood, Washington, licensed in Washington (MHC.LH.70068982) and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417393653
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Provider Legal NameNURHAN KARAKAS BARCUSCredential: LMHC
Location Address9330 59TH AVE SWLakewood, WA 98499-2858
Mailing AddressPo Box 5299, Ms: 820-5-pcoTacoma, WA 98415-0299 · (253) 581-7020 · Fax (253) 620-5149
Phone(253) 581-7020
Fax(253) 620-5149
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateMay 15, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2026
✔ NPI 1417393653 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Mental HealthBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YM0800X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MHC.LH.70068982
Also ListedCounselorTaxonomy 101Y00000X
9330 59TH AVE SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Nurhan Karakas

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.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

Nurhan Karakas Barcus Lmhc 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 ID7214494350
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260807002662
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 Nurhan Barcus reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Greater Lakes Mental Health Foundation Inc
Same address
Community Based Residential Treatment Facility, Mental Illness
9330 59TH AVE SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 67 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225039811 (253) 581-7020
Multicare Health System
0.2 mi
Physical Therapist
9514 GRAVELLY LAKE DR SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 4,383 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1790298081 (253) 983-9395

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.

CLAUDIA HOCKETT MA
Counselor (Mental Health)
9330 59TH AVE SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Pierce County (253) 620-5042
MS. TAMMY MARIE STEWART BA
Counselor (Mental Health)
9330 59TH AVE SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Pierce County (253) 620-5833
MS. SABRINA LAVONNE THOMPSON AAS
Counselor (Mental Health)
9330 59TH AVE SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Pierce County (253) 620-5015
EDWARD MBUGUA KARANJA LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
9330 59TH AVE SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Pierce County (253) 620-5015
ALIDA ROTHGEB
Counselor (Mental Health)
9330 59TH AVE SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Pierce County (253) 620-7020
ASHLEY PETTIS BS
Counselor (Mental Health)
9330 59TH AVE SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Pierce County (253) 620-5015
TRACEY WILBER BA
Counselor (Mental Health)
9330 59TH AVE SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Pierce County (253) 620-5015
ALAINA ANN BUTLER
Counselor (Mental Health)
9330 59TH AVE SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Pierce County (253) 581-7020

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 Nurhan Barcus's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nurhan Barcus is 1417393653. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2013. The provider is also known as Nurhan Karakas.

Where is Nurhan Barcus located?

Nurhan Barcus practices at 9330 59th Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. The listed phone number is (253) 581-7020.

What is Nurhan Barcus's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.

Is Nurhan Barcus enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nurhan Barcus 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 organizations bill Medicare for Nurhan Barcus's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nurhan Barcus reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Greater Lakes Mental Health Foundation Inc (Lakewood, WA) and Multicare Health System (Lakewood, WA). 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 Nurhan Barcus's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nurhan Barcus accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Nurhan Barcus 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 Nurhan Barcus was last updated on July 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.