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JAMES L COUNSELLOR MA, LPC
NPI 1659762110
Counselor - Professional in Alpena, MI

Active since February 05, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
211 LONG RAPIDS RD, ALPENA, MI 49707(989) 354-2142(989) 354-8600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 2, 2021, Aug 28, 2018, Apr 23, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About James L Counsellor Ma, Lpc NPPES

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

JAMES L COUNSELLOR MA, LPC (NPI 1659762110) is an individual professional provider in Alpena, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (6401009538) and active in the NPI registry since February 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659762110
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy101YP2500X
Provider Legal NameJAMES L COUNSELLORCredential: MA, LPC
Location Address211 LONG RAPIDS RDAlpena, MI 49707-1315
Mailing Address4000 Wellness DrMidland, MI 48670-2000 · (844) 832-1956 · Fax (989) 633-5241
Phone(989) 354-2142
Fax(989) 354-8600
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateFebruary 5, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 26, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 26, 2025
✔ NPI 1659762110 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 MI · 6401009538
211 LONG RAPIDS RD, Alpena, MI 49707
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, McLaren Health Plan Community and more.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

James L Counsellor Ma, Lpc 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.

PECOS PAC ID2860842119
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231228001770
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show James Counsellor reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena
1.8 mi
Orthopaedic Surgery
401 LONG RAPIDS PLZ
Alpena, MI 49707
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 219 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629146691 (989) 356-9333
Mymichigan Medical Center Gladwin
92 mi
Emergency Medicine
515 QUARTER ST
Gladwin, MI 48624
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 162 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073999298 (989) 426-9286
Mymichigan Medical Group
108 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4401 N CAMPUS RDG
Midland, MI 48640
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 197 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1477503852 (989) 837-9400
Mymichigan Medical Center Midland
108 mi
Multi-Specialty
4000 WELLNESS DR
Midland, MI 48670
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 536 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205889490 (844) 832-1956
Mymichigan Medical Center Alma
120 mi
Nurse Practitioner
4851 E PICKARD ST
Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 258 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356570808 (989) 775-1601

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 20

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

DR. THOMAS J COOK M.D.
Family Medicine
211 LONG RAPIDS RD
ALPENA, MI 49707
Alpena County (989) 354-2142
MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER ALPENA
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
211 LONG RAPIDS RD
ALPENA, MI 49707
Alpena County (989) 354-2142
MARCIE COWLES LMSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
211 LONG RAPIDS RD
ALPENA, MI 49707
Alpena County (989) 354-2142
DR. LYNN E FIELD M.D.
Family Medicine
211 LONG RAPIDS RD
ALPENA, MI 49707
Alpena County (989) 354-2142
DR. DICK F WILLIS M.D.
Family Medicine
211 LONG RAPIDS RD
ALPENA, MI 49707
Alpena County (989) 354-2142
MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL GROUP
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
211 LONG RAPIDS RD
ALPENA, MI 49707
Alpena County (989) 354-2142
MRS. AMBER DAWN RIVARD FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
211 LONG RAPIDS RD
ALPENA, MI 49707
Alpena County (989) 354-2142
DR. TINA M ROSSI M.D.
Family Medicine
211 LONG RAPIDS RD
ALPENA, MI 49707
Alpena County (989) 354-2142

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 James Counsellor's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Counsellor is 1659762110. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 5, 2015.

Where is James Counsellor located?

James Counsellor practices at 211 Long Rapids Rd, Alpena, MI 49707. The listed phone number is (989) 354-2142.

What is James Counsellor's specialty?

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

Is James Counsellor enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Counsellor 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 James Counsellor's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Counsellor reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena (Alpena, MI), Mymichigan Medical Center Gladwin (Gladwin, MI), Mymichigan Medical Group (Midland, MI), Mymichigan Medical Center Midland (Midland, MI) and Mymichigan Medical Center Alma (Mt Pleasant, 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 James Counsellor's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Counsellor accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, McLaren Health Plan Community and Priority Health list James Counsellor 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 James Counsellor was last updated on September 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.