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MRS. MELISSA B AUSTIN M.A., LPCC
NPI 1578603403
Counselor - Professional in Richmond, KY

Active since February 08, 2007PECOS Enrolled
1043 CENTER DR, RICHMOND, KY 40475(859) 314-1281(859) 353-8032 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2025, Jan 14, 2019, Feb 28, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Mrs. Melissa B Austin M.a., Lpcc NPPES

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

MRS. MELISSA B AUSTIN M.A., LPCC (NPI 1578603403) is an individual professional provider in Richmond, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (172179) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578603403
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YP2500X
Provider Legal NameMRS. MELISSA B AUSTINCredential: M.A., LPCC
Location Address1043 CENTER DRRichmond, KY 40475-3838
Mailing Address1043 Center DrRichmond, KY 40475-3838 · (859) 314-1281 · Fax (859) 353-8032
Phone(859) 314-1281
Fax(859) 353-8032
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 8, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1578603403 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 KY · 172179
Also ListedCounselor · Mental HealthTaxonomy 101YM0800X
1043 CENTER DR, Richmond, KY 40475
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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. Melissa B Austin M.a., Lpcc 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Austin reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Health Help Incorporated
0.6 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
401 HIGHLAND PARK DR
Richmond, KY 40475
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 71 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659358398 (859) 626-7700

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 7

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

POLLY CRAIG LPCC
Counselor
1043 CENTER DR
RICHMOND, KY 40475
Madison County (859) 338-0466
FRANKLIN SIBERT LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1043 CENTER DR
RICHMOND, KY 40475
Madison County (606) 813-3880
MS. KIMBERLY STEVENS MSW / LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1043 CENTER DR
RICHMOND, KY 40475
Madison County (606) 548-0264
LILY REVENA SUMNER-BURNS LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1043 CENTER DR
RICHMOND, KY 40475
Madison County (859) 314-1281
CHRANSYE
Community Based Residential Treatment Facility, Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
1043 CENTER DR
RICHMOND, KY 40475
Madison County (859) 626-1042
VICTORIA SIMS LPCA
Counselor (Mental Health)
1043 CENTER DR
RICHMOND, KY 40475
Madison County (859) 433-6233
MRS. KAYLA PUTTON BOWLING APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1043 CENTER DR
RICHMOND, KY 40475
Madison County (859) 338-0466

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 Melissa Austin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Austin is 1578603403. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 8, 2007.

Where is Melissa Austin located?

Melissa Austin practices at 1043 Center Dr, Richmond, KY 40475. The listed phone number is (859) 314-1281.

What is Melissa Austin's specialty?

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

Is Melissa Austin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Austin is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Melissa Austin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Austin reassigns Medicare benefits to Health Help Incorporated (Richmond, KY). 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 Melissa Austin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Austin accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Melissa Austin 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 Melissa Austin was last updated on March 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.