MRS. MERLENA A. JAMES TURKS LPC
NPI 1578018271
Counselor - Professional in Katy, TX

Q: What is Merlena James Turks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Merlena James Turks is 1578018271. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 23, 2016.

Q: What is Merlena James Turks's specialty?

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

Active since August 23, 2016PECOS Enrolled

24285 KATY FWY STE 300-63, KATY, TX 77494(979) 203-6863(877) 775-0166 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 8, 2025, Mar 2, 2023, Feb 7, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Mrs. Merlena A. James Turks Lpc NPPES

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

MRS. MERLENA A. JAMES TURKS LPC (NPI 1578018271) is an individual professional provider in Katy, Texas, licensed in Texas (72524) and active in the NPI registry since August 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578018271

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy101YP2500X

Provider Legal NameMRS. MERLENA A. JAMES TURKSCredential: LPC

Location Address24285 KATY FWY STE 300-63Katy, TX 77494-1327

Mailing Address24285 Katy Fwy Ste 300-63Katy, TX 77494-1327 · (979) 203-6863 · Fax (877) 775-0166

Phone(979) 203-6863

Fax(877) 775-0166

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateAugust 23, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateMay 8, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 8, 2025

✔ NPI 1578018271 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · ProfessionalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Taxonomy Code101YP2500X

License✔ Licensed in TX · 72524

24285 KATY FWY STE 300-63, Katy, TX 77494

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mrs. Merlena A. James Turks 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

RAMIR'S COUNSELING CENTER OF HOPE, PLLC

Clinic/Center (Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center))

24285 KATY FWY STE 300-63
KATY, TX 77494

Fort Bend County (979) 203-6863

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 Merlena James Turks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Merlena James Turks is 1578018271. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 23, 2016.

Where is Merlena James Turks located?

Merlena James Turks practices at 24285 Katy Fwy Ste 300-63, Katy, TX 77494. The listed phone number is (979) 203-6863.

What is Merlena James Turks's specialty?

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

Is Merlena James Turks enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Merlena James Turks is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Merlena James Turks accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Merlena James Turks 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 Merlena James Turks was last updated on May 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.