MR. HOWARD R THIRUS II LPC
NPI 1497209225
Counselor - Professional in Milwaukee, WI

Q: What is Howard Thirus's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Thirus is 1497209225. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 10, 2016.

Q: What is Howard Thirus's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Professional, with taxonomy code 101YP2500X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Thirus was last updated on July 28, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.

Active since August 10, 2016PECOS Enrolled

5665 N TEUTONIA AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209(414) 616-2222 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 28, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 28, 2020, May 4, 2020, Aug 10, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Mr. Howard R Thirus Ii Lpc NPPES

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

MR. HOWARD R THIRUS II LPC (NPI 1497209225) is an individual professional provider in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (7904-125) and active in the NPI registry since August 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497209225

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy101YP2500X

Provider Legal NameMR. HOWARD R THIRUS IICredential: LPC

Location Address5665 N TEUTONIA AVEMilwaukee, WI 53209-4149

Mailing Address5665 N Teutonia AveMilwaukee, WI 53209-4149 · (414) 616-2222

Phone(414) 616-2222

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateAugust 10, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 28, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 28, 2020

✔ NPI 1497209225 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · ProfessionalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Taxonomy Code101YP2500X

License✔ Licensed in WI · 7904-125

Also ListedCounselor · Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)Taxonomy 101YA0400X

5665 N TEUTONIA AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53209

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare), Dean Health Plan and more.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 (PECOS)

Mr. Howard R Thirus Ii Lpc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Howard Thirus reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Cornerstone Counseling Services, Inc

10 mi

Mental Health

16535 W BLUEMOUND RD, SUITE 200
Brookfield, WI 53005

Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
556 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1033127246 (262) 789-1191

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 Howard Thirus's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Thirus is 1497209225. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 10, 2016.

Where is Howard Thirus located?

Howard Thirus practices at 5665 N Teutonia Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53209. The listed phone number is (414) 616-2222.

What is Howard Thirus's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Professional, with taxonomy code 101YP2500X.

Is Howard Thirus enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard Thirus is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Howard Thirus's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Howard Thirus reassigns Medicare benefits to Cornerstone Counseling Services, Inc (Brookfield, WI). 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 Howard Thirus's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Howard Thirus accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare), Dean Health Plan, HealthPartners and Network Health and 2 other insurers list Howard Thirus 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 Howard Thirus was last updated on July 28, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.