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MISS KAREN MELISSA GIFFORD LCSW
NPI 1619508926
Social Worker - Clinical in Aurora, CO

Active since January 27, 2020PECOS Enrolled
17014 E GREENWOOD CIR, AURORA, CO 80013(719) 243-5764 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: May 3, 2026, Nov 23, 2020, Jan 27, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Miss Karen Melissa Gifford Lcsw NPPES

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

MISS KAREN MELISSA GIFFORD LCSW (NPI 1619508926) is an individual clinical provider in Aurora, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (09927022) and active in the NPI registry since January 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619508926
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMISS KAREN MELISSA GIFFORDCredential: LCSW
Location Address17014 E GREENWOOD CIRAurora, CO 80013-2055
Mailing Address17014 E Greenwood CirAurora, CO 80013-2055
Phone(719) 243-5764
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 27, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateMay 3, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1619508926 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CO · 09927022✔ Licensed in NM · SWB-2026-0407✔ Licensed in AK · 237640
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
17014 E GREENWOOD CIR, Aurora, CO 80013
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Moda Health Plan, Inc., Select Health, 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)

Miss Karen Melissa Gifford Lcsw 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 Karen Gifford reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections
9.1 mi
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
3989 E ARAPAHOE RD STE 320
Centennial, CO 80122
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 40 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376427955 (303) 691-6095
Poudre Valley Medical Group, LLC
54 mi
General Practice
2695 ROCKY MOUNTAIN AVE, SUITE 150
Loveland, CO 80538
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 2,596 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366763260 (970) 624-4420

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80013 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$0.00 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$72.20 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Karen Gifford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Gifford is 1619508926. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 27, 2020.

Where is Karen Gifford located?

Karen Gifford practices at 17014 E Greenwood Cir, Aurora, CO 80013. The listed phone number is (719) 243-5764.

What is Karen Gifford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Karen Gifford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Gifford is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Karen Gifford's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen Gifford reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Paragon Behavioral Health Connections (Centennial, CO) and Poudre Valley Medical Group, LLC (Loveland, CO). 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 Karen Gifford's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Karen Gifford accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc., Select Health and UnitedHealthcare list Karen Gifford 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 Karen Gifford was last updated on May 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.