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PATTY JEAN THRIFT MA
NPI 1528624301
Counselor - Professional in Van Buren, AR

Active since May 16, 2019PECOS Enrolled
2705 OAK LN, VAN BUREN, AR 72956(479) 471-5950(479) 471-5997 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 2, 2021, May 16, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Patty Jean Thrift Ma NPPES

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

PATTY JEAN THRIFT MA (NPI 1528624301) is an individual professional provider in Van Buren, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (P2104008) and active in the NPI registry since May 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528624301
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YP2500X
Provider Legal NamePATTY JEAN THRIFTCredential: MA
Location Address2705 OAK LNVan Buren, AR 72956-4816
Mailing AddressPo Box 11818Fort Smith, AR 72917-1818 · (479) 452-6650 · Fax (479) 452-5847
Phone(479) 471-5950
Fax(479) 471-5997
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMay 16, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 26, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 26, 2024
✔ NPI 1528624301 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 AR · P2104008
Also ListedCounselor · Mental HealthTaxonomy 101YM0800X · License A1807091 (AR)
2705 OAK LN, Van Buren, AR 72956
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Patty Jean Hatton

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, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Patty Jean Thrift Ma is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID6204285331
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240604002184
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 Patty Thrift reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

The Guidance Center - Van Buren Clinic
Same address
Community/Behavioral Health
2705A OAK LN
Van Buren, AR 72956
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Western Arkansas Counseling & Guidance Center, Inc
  • 76 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376718775 (479) 452-6650

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

THE GUIDANCE CENTER- CRAWFORD COUNTY SATS
Community/Behavioral Health
2705 OAK LN
VAN BUREN, AR 72956
Crawford County (479) 452-6650
SAIGE E SMALL
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
2705 OAK LN
VAN BUREN, AR 72956
Crawford County (479) 471-5950
TRACI BARRIOS LAC
Counselor (Mental Health)
2705 OAK LN
VAN BUREN, AR 72956
Crawford County (479) 471-5950
SARA MAINER LMSW
Social Worker
2705 OAK LN
VAN BUREN, AR 72956
Crawford County (479) 452-6650
JOHN AYERS RBT
Social Worker
2705 OAK LN
VAN BUREN, AR 72956
Crawford County (479) 471-5950
JAMES ELLISON MFT, LADAC
Marriage & Family Therapist
2705 OAK LN
VAN BUREN, AR 72956
Crawford County (479) 474-8084
CATHERINE VANESSA CRUZ-BEJARANO
Counselor (Professional)
2705 OAK LN
VAN BUREN, AR 72956
Crawford County (479) 471-5950
NICOLE MEDINA LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
2705 OAK LN
VAN BUREN, AR 72956
Crawford County (479) 471-5950

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 Patty Thrift's NPI number?

The NPI number for Patty Thrift is 1528624301. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2019. The provider is also known as Patty Jean Hatton.

Where is Patty Thrift located?

Patty Thrift practices at 2705 Oak Ln, Van Buren, AR 72956. The listed phone number is (479) 471-5950.

What is Patty Thrift's specialty?

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

Is Patty Thrift enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Patty Thrift is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Patty Thrift's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Patty Thrift reassigns Medicare benefits to The Guidance Center - Van Buren Clinic (Van Buren, AR). 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 Patty Thrift's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Patty Thrift 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 3 other insurers list Patty Thrift 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 Patty Thrift was last updated on February 26, 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.