CAROL BUCKNER LMSW
NPI 1427427871
Social Worker - Clinical in Lansing, MI

Active since September 16, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2535 E MOUNT HOPE AVE, LANSING, MI 48910(517) 599-1869 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 14, 2026, Nov 9, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Carol Buckner Lmsw NPPES

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

CAROL BUCKNER LMSW (NPI 1427427871) is an individual clinical provider in Lansing, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (6801095808) and active in the NPI registry since September 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427427871
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameCAROL BUCKNERCredential: LMSW
Location Address2535 E MOUNT HOPE AVELansing, MI 48910-1913
Mailing Address688 Tyrrell RdBancroft, MI 48414-9741
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateSeptember 16, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateMay 14, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1427427871 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 6801095808
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.
Also ListedSocial WorkerTaxonomy 104100000X · License 6801095808 (MI)
2535 E MOUNT HOPE AVE, Lansing, MI 48910

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

Carol Buckner Lmsw 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 ID5193004356
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161111000958
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Carol Buckner reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Social Worker
2535 E MOUNT HOPE AVE
Lansing, MI 48910
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
812 E JOLLY ROAD
Lansing, MI 48910
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Community Mental Health Authority Of Clinton Eaton Ingham Counties
  • 232 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility
2950 W HOWELL RD
Mason, MI 48854
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 27 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 48910 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$0.00 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

Social Worker (Clinical)
2535 E MOUNT HOPE AVE
LANSING, MI 48910
Social Worker
2535 E MOUNT HOPE AVE
LANSING, MI 48910
Psychologist (Cognitive & Behavioral)
2535 E MOUNT HOPE AVE
LANSING, MI 48910
Social Worker
2535 E MOUNT HOPE AVE
LANSING, MI 48910
Social Worker
2535 E MOUNT HOPE AVE
LANSING, MI 48910
Counselor (Mental Health)
2535 E MOUNT HOPE AVE
LANSING, MI 48910
Social Worker
2535 E MOUNT HOPE AVE
LANSING, MI 48910
Social Worker
2535 E MOUNT HOPE AVE
LANSING, MI 48910

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 Carol Buckner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carol Buckner is 1427427871. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 16, 2015.

Where is Carol Buckner located?

Carol Buckner practices at 2535 E Mount Hope Ave, Lansing, MI 48910. The listed phone number is (517) 599-1869.

What is Carol Buckner's specialty?

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

Is Carol Buckner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carol Buckner 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 Carol Buckner's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Carol Buckner reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Finding Your Wings LLC (Lansing, MI), Community Mental Health Authority Clinton Eaton Ingham Counties (Lansing, MI) and Dbt Institute Of Mi (Mason, MI). 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 Carol Buckner's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Carol Buckner accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Oscar Insurance Company, Priority Health and UnitedHealthcare list Carol Buckner 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 Carol Buckner was last updated on May 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.