COUNTY OF KERN
NPI 1477744217
Clinic/Center - Adult Mental Health in Bakersfield, CA

Active since August 07, 2007
2525 N CHESTER AVE, A,B,C, H, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308(661) 868-1840(661) 868-1841 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 31, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 31, 2026, Jun 5, 2024, Feb 6, 2024 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2017).

About County Of Kern NPPES

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

COUNTY OF KERN (NPI 1477744217), doing business as Kern Bhrs Linkage Programs, is a healthcare organization registered as an adult mental health in Bakersfield, California and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. The organization lists Alison Burrowes, Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477744217
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QM0850X
Legal Business NameCOUNTY OF KERN
Location Address2525 N CHESTER AVE, A,B,C, HBakersfield, CA 93308-1770
Mailing AddressPo Box 1000Bakersfield, CA 93302-1000 · (661) 868-6600 · Fax (661) 861-1020
Fax(661) 868-1841
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialAlison BurrowesDirector · (661) 868-6601
Enumeration DateAugust 7, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 31, 20267 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 31, 2026
✔ NPI 1477744217 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 15

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Adult Mental HealthAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QM0850X
Definition
An entity, facility, or distinct part of a facility providing diagnostic, treatment, and prescriptive services related to mental and behavioral disorders in adults.
Also ListedCounselorTaxonomy 101Y00000X
Also ListedCounselor · Mental HealthTaxonomy 101YM0800X
Also ListedPsychologistTaxonomy 103T00000X
Also ListedPsychologist · Clinical Child & AdolescentTaxonomy 103TC2200X
Also ListedSocial WorkerTaxonomy 104100000X
Also ListedSocial Worker · ClinicalTaxonomy 1041C0700X
Also ListedMarriage & Family TherapistTaxonomy 106H00000X
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X
Also ListedRegistered Nurse · Psychiatric/Mental HealthTaxonomy 163WP0808X
Also ListedCase Manager/Care CoordinatorTaxonomy 171M00000X
Also ListedSupports BrokerageTaxonomy 251X00000X
2525 N CHESTER AVE, Bakersfield, CA 93308

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsKern Bhrs Linkage Programs

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1585CA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

County Of Kern is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

212

Medicare enrollment records show 212 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to County Of Kern, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 136 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 8

Psychiatry86
Marriage and Family Therapist45
Clinical Social Worker42
Nurse Practitioner26
Mental Health Counselor7
Clinical Psychologist4
Family Practice1
Neuropsychiatry1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 212
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1962857656
2525 N CHESTER AVE
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 868-1706
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1699401000
2525 N CHESTER AVE
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 565-5010
✔ PECOSSame address
Marriage and Family Therapist
NPI 1609414689
2525 N CHESTER AVE
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 868-6840
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
Marriage and Family Therapist
NPI 1427220896
2525 N CHESTER AVE
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 868-1823
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Marriage and Family Therapist
NPI 1942939707
2525 N CHESTER AVE
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 431-3075
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
Marriage and Family Therapist
NPI 1649822214
2525 N CHESTER AVE STE C
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 868-1833
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
Marriage and Family Therapist
NPI 1912389875
2525 N CHESTER AVE
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 868-1842
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1457721557
2525 N CHESTER AVE
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 868-1840
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1285141796
2525 N CHESTER AVE STE C
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 868-1832
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
Marriage and Family Therapist
NPI 1578127049
661 ROBERTS LN STE A
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 371-3360
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.6 mi
Marriage and Family Therapist
NPI 1699563130
661 ROBERTS LN STE B
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-5836
✔ PECOS1.6 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1720418890
661 ROBERTS LN
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 371-3360
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.6 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1174390645
661 ROBERTS LN STE B
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-5836
✔ PECOS1.6 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1790140697
820 34TH ST STE 100
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 635-1382
✔ PECOS2.7 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1568029098
820 34TH ST
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 868-6600
✔ PECOS2.7 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1841849908
820 34TH ST
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 687-7264
✔ PECOS2.7 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1275177834
2001 28TH ST
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 868-6600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.1 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1659407955
1600 E BELLE TER
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 635-2950
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.7 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1023990199
1707 EYE ST
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 310-3688
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.8 mi
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1144504564
2026 17TH ST STE 101
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 348-4299
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.8 mi
See all 212 clinicians

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 County Of Kern's NPI number?

The NPI number for County Of Kern is 1477744217. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 7, 2007. The provider is doing business as Kern BHRS Linkage Programs.

Where is County Of Kern located?

County Of Kern is located at 2525 N Chester Ave A,b,c, H, Bakersfield, CA 93308. The listed phone number is (661) 868-1840.

What is County Of Kern's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Adult Mental Health, with taxonomy code 261QM0850X.

Is County Of Kern enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. County Of Kern is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through County Of Kern?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 212 clinicians in 8 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to County Of Kern. 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. The largest specialties are Psychiatry (86), Marriage and Family Therapist (45) and Clinical Social Worker (42). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 136 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for County Of Kern was last updated on March 31, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.