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ESSENCE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PLLC
NPI 1477217321
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Tucson, AZ

Active since October 27, 2021
2 E CONGRESS ST STE 900, TUCSON, AZ 85701(978) 828-7627(800) 423-6211 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 27, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Essence Behavioral Health Pllc NPPES

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

ESSENCE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PLLC (NPI 1477217321) is a healthcare organization registered as a psychiatric/mental health in Tucson, Arizona and active in the NPI registry since October 2021. The organization lists Stephen Karuga, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477217321
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Legal Business NameESSENCE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PLLC
Location Address2 E CONGRESS ST STE 900Tucson, AZ 85701-1722
Mailing Address2 E Congress St Ste 900Tucson, AZ 85701-1722
Phone(978) 828-7627
Fax(800) 423-6211
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialStephen KarugaOwner · (978) 828-7627
Enumeration DateOctober 27, 2021
NPPES CertifiedOctober 27, 2021
✔ NPI 1477217321 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
2 E CONGRESS ST STE 900, Tucson, AZ 85701
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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

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)

Essence Behavioral Health Pllc 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 Essence Behavioral Health PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Stephen Karuga, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1831605658
6890 E SUNRISE DR STE 120-176
Tucson, AZ 85750
(978) 828-7627
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare

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 Essence Behavioral Health PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Essence Behavioral Health PLLC is 1477217321. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 27, 2021.

Where is Essence Behavioral Health PLLC located?

Essence Behavioral Health PLLC is located at 2 E Congress St Ste 900, Tucson, AZ 85701. The listed phone number is (978) 828-7627.

What is Essence Behavioral Health PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Essence Behavioral Health PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Essence Behavioral Health PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Essence Behavioral Health PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Nurse Practitioner) reassigns their Medicare billing to Essence Behavioral Health PLLC. 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Essence Behavioral Health PLLC was last updated on October 27, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.