MRS. BARBARA ANNE RICHARDS LLPC
NPI 1598334351
Counselor - Mental Health in Kalamazoo, MI
About Mrs. Barbara Anne Richards Llpc NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
MRS. BARBARA ANNE RICHARDS LLPC (NPI 1598334351) is an individual mental health provider in Kalamazoo, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (6401019206) and active in the NPI registry since June 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Central Michigan College Of Medicine (2020).
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
Mrs. Barbara Anne Richards Llpc 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 Barbara Richards reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Richland, MI 49083
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
Iron River, MI 49935
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- 34 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 2
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 Barbara Richards's NPI number?
The NPI number for Barbara Richards is 1598334351. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2021.
Where is Barbara Richards located?
Barbara Richards practices at 3054 S 9th St Ste B, Kalamazoo, MI 49009. The listed phone number is (269) 743-6139.
What is Barbara Richards's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.
Is Barbara Richards enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Barbara Richards 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 Barbara Richards's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Barbara Richards reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Best Life Counseling And Consultation LLC (Richland, MI) and Supportive Care I Of Michigan PC (Iron River, 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 Barbara Richards's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Barbara Richards 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 2 other insurers list Barbara Richards 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 Barbara Richards was last updated on June 24, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.
# Mrs. Barbara Anne Richards, LLPC · NPI 1598334351
Mental Health provider in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 24, 2021.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1598334351 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 24, 2021
- **Primary specialty:** Counselor - Mental Health · taxonomy 101YM0800X
- **State license:** 6401019206 (Michigan)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 3054 S 9TH ST STE B, Kalamazoo, MI 49009-6250
- **Phone:** (269) 743-6139 · **Fax:** (269) 290-7512
## 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): Best Life Counseling And Consultation LLC (NPI 1073384350, Richland, MI); Supportive Care I Of Michigan PC (NPI 1548995608, Iron River, MI) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Central Michigan College Of Medicine, class of 2020
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** June 24, 2021
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1598334351) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.