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

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: October 25, 2026.

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

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, Cigna Healthcare, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. 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)

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Merlena James Turks reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Sondermind Provider Network LLC
863 mi
Clinical
1738 WYNKOOP ST STE 303
Denver, CO 80202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 484 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1760854442 (844) 843-7279
Grow Healthcare Group PA
993 mi
Mental Health
66 W FLAGLER ST STE 900
Miami, FL 33130
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,573 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245845932 (786) 244-7711

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.

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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Merlena James Turks's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Merlena James Turks reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Sondermind Provider Network LLC (Denver, CO) and Grow Healthcare Group PA (Miami, FL). 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 Merlena James Turks's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Merlena James Turks accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna Healthcare, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Moda Health Plan, Inc. and Oscar Insurance Company and 1 other insurer 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 17 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.