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KAREEM PURANDA NCC, LPC, LCAS
NPI 1598169724
Counselor - Professional in Charlotte, NC

Active since October 17, 2014PECOS Enrolled
5333 BELLFLOWER LN, CHARLOTTE, NC 28227(980) 234-5464 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 9, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: May 9, 2019, Mar 29, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Kareem Puranda Ncc, Lpc, Lcas NPPES

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

KAREEM PURANDA NCC, LPC, LCAS (NPI 1598169724) is an individual professional provider in Charlotte, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (A11161) and active in the NPI registry since October 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598169724
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy101YP2500X
Provider Legal NameKAREEM PURANDACredential: NCC, LPC, LCAS
Location Address5333 BELLFLOWER LNCharlotte, NC 28227
Mailing Address5333 Bellflower LnCharlotte, NC 28227 · (980) 234-5464
Phone(980) 234-5464
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 17, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateMay 9, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1598169724 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 NC · A11161
5333 BELLFLOWER LN, Charlotte, NC 28227
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1598169724NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc, UnitedHealthcare.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)

Kareem Puranda Ncc, Lpc, Lcas 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 Kareem Puranda reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Self-Talk Counseling & Consulting, PLLC
3.2 mi
Mental Health
3126 MILTON RD STE 234
Charlotte, NC 28215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
NPI 1144724980 (980) 285-2689

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

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 Kareem Puranda's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kareem Puranda is 1598169724. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 17, 2014.

Where is Kareem Puranda located?

Kareem Puranda practices at 5333 Bellflower Ln, Charlotte, NC 28227. The listed phone number is (980) 234-5464.

What is Kareem Puranda's specialty?

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

Is Kareem Puranda enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kareem Puranda is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kareem Puranda's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kareem Puranda reassigns Medicare benefits to Self-Talk Counseling & Consulting, PLLC (Charlotte, NC). 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 Kareem Puranda's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kareem Puranda accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and UnitedHealthcare list Kareem Puranda 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 Kareem Puranda was last updated on May 9, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.