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CHRISTY WALKER M.A., L.P.C.
NPI 1659780476
Counselor in Portage, MI

Active since August 06, 2014PECOS Enrolled
1595 W CENTRE AVE STE 102, PORTAGE, MI 49024(269) 246-2458(269) 246-2460 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Christy Walker M.a., L.p.c. NPPES

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

CHRISTY WALKER M.A., L.P.C. (NPI 1659780476) is an individual counselor in Portage, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (6401014030) and active in the NPI registry since August 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659780476
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101Y00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTY WALKERCredential: M.A., L.P.C.
Location Address1595 W CENTRE AVE STE 102Portage, MI 49024-5341
Mailing AddressPo Box 1792Portage, MI 49081-1792
Phone(269) 246-2458
Fax(269) 246-2460
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 6, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 10, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 10, 2024
✔ NPI 1659780476 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselorBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101Y00000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 6401014030
Definition
A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification.
1595 W CENTRE AVE STE 102, Portage, MI 49024
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.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)

Christy Walker M.a., L.p.c. 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 Christy Walker reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

River Of Life Counseling LLC
Same address
Counselor
1595 W CENTRE AVE STE 102
Portage, MI 49024
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
NPI 1073246658 (269) 246-2458

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.

RIVER OF LIFE COUNSELING LLC
Counselor
1595 W CENTRE AVE STE 102
PORTAGE, MI 49024
Kalamazoo County (269) 246-2458
LISA A CHARLES M.S.ED.
Counselor (Mental Health)
1595 W CENTRE AVE STE 102
PORTAGE, MI 49024
Kalamazoo County (269) 246-2458

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 Christy Walker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christy Walker is 1659780476. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 6, 2014.

Where is Christy Walker located?

Christy Walker practices at 1595 W Centre Ave Ste 102, Portage, MI 49024. The listed phone number is (269) 246-2458.

What is Christy Walker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor with taxonomy code 101Y00000X.

Is Christy Walker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christy Walker is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Christy Walker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christy Walker reassigns Medicare benefits to River Of Life Counseling LLC (Portage, MI). 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 Christy Walker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christy Walker 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 3 other insurers list Christy Walker 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 Christy Walker was last updated on January 10, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.