JOEL STEPHEN CHRISTIE LPC
NPI 1548759236
Counselor - Mental Health in Grand Rapids, MI
About Joel Stephen Christie Lpc NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
JOEL STEPHEN CHRISTIE LPC (NPI 1548759236) is an individual mental health provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (6401017395) and active in the NPI registry since May 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2012).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Joel Stephen Christie Lpc is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Joel Christie reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- 287 clinicians in this Medicare group
Charlotte, MI 48813
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
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
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 Joel Christie's NPI number?
The NPI number for Joel Christie is 1548759236. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 8, 2018.
Where is Joel Christie located?
Joel Christie practices at 2080 Union Ave. SE, Suite A, Grand Rapids, MI 49507. The listed phone number is (616) 295-0986.
What is Joel Christie's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.
Is Joel Christie enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Joel Christie is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Joel Christie's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joel Christie reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Counseling Center Of West Michigan, LLC (Grand Rapids, MI) and Samaritas Lutheran Social Services Of Michigan (Charlotte, MI). Each 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 Joel Christie's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Joel Christie accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and 3 other insurers list Joel Christie 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 Joel Christie was last updated on February 7, 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.
# Joel Stephen Christie, LPC · NPI 1548759236
Mental Health provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 8, 2018.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1548759236 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 8, 2018
- **Primary specialty:** Counselor - Mental Health · taxonomy 101YM0800X
- **State license:** 6401017395 (Michigan)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 2080 UNION AVE. SE, SUITE A, Grand Rapids, MI 49507-4950
- **Phone:** (616) 295-0986
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Counseling Center Of West Michigan, LLC (NPI 1437610730, Grand Rapids, MI); Samaritas Lutheran Social Services Of Michigan (NPI 1972860005, Charlotte, MI) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2012
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** February 7, 2024
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1548759236) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.