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VALERIE K SHORE M.A., LMFT
NPI 1659672657
Marriage & Family Therapist in La Quinta, CA

Active since November 06, 2010Opted out of Medicare · through Apr 1, 2028
50991 WASHINGTON ST STE A-144, LA QUINTA, CA 92253(310) 285-6611 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 13, 2026, Nov 15, 2023, Oct 22, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About Valerie K Shore M.a., Lmft NPPES

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

VALERIE K SHORE M.A., LMFT (NPI 1659672657) is an individual marriage & family therapist in La Quinta, California, licensed in California (MFC 47412) and active in the NPI registry since November 2010. She has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2028.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659672657
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy106H00000X
Provider Legal NameVALERIE K SHORECredential: M.A., LMFT
Location Address50991 WASHINGTON ST STE A-144La Quinta, CA 92253-2889
Mailing Address50991 Washington St Ste A-144La Quinta, CA 92253-2889 · (310) 285-6611
Phone(310) 285-6611
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateNovember 6, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 13, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1659672657 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyMarriage & Family TherapistBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code106H00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · MFC 47412
Definition
A marriage and family therapist is a person with a master's degree in marriage and family therapy, or a master's or doctoral degree in a related mental health field with substantially equivalent coursework in marriage and family therapy, who receives supervised clinical experience, or a person who meets the state requirements to practice as a marriage and family therapist. A marriage and family therapist treats mental and emotional disorders within the context of marriage and family systems. A marriage and family therapist provides mental health and counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
Also ListedCounselorTaxonomy 101Y00000X · License 47412 (CA)
Also ListedCounselor · Mental HealthTaxonomy 101YM0800X · License 47412 (CA)
Also ListedCounselor · ProfessionalTaxonomy 101YP2500X · License 47412 (CA)
50991 WASHINGTON ST STE A-144, La Quinta, CA 92253
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

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Opted out of Medicare

Valerie K Shore M.a., Lmft has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from April 1, 2026 through April 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateApril 1, 2026
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughApril 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

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What is Valerie Shore's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valerie Shore is 1659672657. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 6, 2010.

Where is Valerie Shore located?

Valerie Shore practices at 50991 Washington St Ste A-144, La Quinta, CA 92253. The listed phone number is (310) 285-6611.

What is Valerie Shore's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Marriage & Family Therapist with taxonomy code 106H00000X.

Is Valerie Shore enrolled in Medicare?

No. Valerie Shore has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valerie Shore was last updated on October 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 days 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.