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LIFE FORWARD COUNSELING
NPI 1518499433
Clinic/Center - Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center) in Little Rock, AR

Active since March 30, 2017
218 N MCKINLEY ST, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205(501) 747-2300(425) 660-3207 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 15, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 15, 2024, Sep 4, 2019, Jul 19, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Life Forward Counseling NPPES

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

LIFE FORWARD COUNSELING (NPI 1518499433) is a healthcare organization registered as a mental health (including community mental health center) in Little Rock, Arkansas and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. The organization lists Jennifer Marie Anderson, Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518499433
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QM0801X
Legal Business NameCENFAM
Location Address218 N MCKINLEY STLittle Rock, AR 72205-3120
Mailing Address218 N Mckinley StLittle Rock, AR 72205-3120 · (501) 747-2300 · Fax (425) 660-3207
Phone(501) 747-2300
Fax(425) 660-3207
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJennifer Marie AndersonDirector · (501) 747-2300
Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateApril 15, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 15, 2024
✔ NPI 1518499433 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QM0801X
Also ListedCounselor · Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)Taxonomy 101YA0400X
Also ListedPsychologist · ClinicalTaxonomy 103TC0700X
Also ListedSocial Worker · ClinicalTaxonomy 1041C0700X
218 N MCKINLEY ST, Little Rock, AR 72205
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsLife Forward Counseling

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

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Life Forward Counseling is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Life Forward Counseling, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Brian Anderson, PSY.D.
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1134468895
218 N MCKINLEY ST
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 615-8838
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Amy Laser, LCSW, AADC
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1619504396
210 S. PULASKI ST.
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 456-4515
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.5 mi
Janice Dean, PHD
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1376591891
2402 WILDWOOD AVENUE STE 140
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 771-4442
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.1 mi
Deanne Ross, LPC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1629355235
1249 LAKESIDE RD
Hot Springs, AR 71901
(501) 262-2766
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare42 mi

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 Cenfam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cenfam is 1518499433. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2017. The provider is doing business as Life Forward Counseling.

Where is Cenfam located?

Cenfam is located at 218 N Mckinley St, Little Rock, AR 72205. The listed phone number is (501) 747-2300.

What is Cenfam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center), with taxonomy code 261QM0801X.

Is Cenfam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cenfam is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Cenfam?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Cenfam, in Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker and Mental Health Counselor. 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. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Cenfam accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Cenfam 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 Cenfam was last updated on April 15, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.