LAURA CAROLINE KERSTEN LADC, LIMHP
NPI 1669887402
Counselor - Mental Health in Crete, NE
About Laura Caroline Kersten Ladc, Limhp NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
LAURA CAROLINE KERSTEN LADC, LIMHP (NPI 1669887402) is an individual mental health provider in Crete, Nebraska, licensed in Nebraska (1671) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Crete Area Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2008).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
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
Laura Caroline Kersten Ladc, Limhp 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 Laura Kersten reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Crete, NE 68333
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Nebraska enrollment
Crete, NE 68333
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Nebraska enrollment
- Also billed through NPI 1063463958 (Nebraska)
- 33 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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Crete Area Medical Center
Critical Access Hospitals · Crete, NEOther Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3
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 Laura Kersten's NPI number?
The NPI number for Laura Kersten is 1669887402. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2014.
Where is Laura Kersten located?
Laura Kersten practices at 1244 Main Ave, Crete, NE 68333. The listed phone number is (402) 527-6909.
What is Laura Kersten's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.
Is Laura Kersten enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Laura Kersten 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 Laura Kersten's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Laura Kersten reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Laura C Kersten LLC (Crete, NE) and Crete Area Medical Center (Crete, NE). 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 Laura Kersten's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Laura Kersten accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and Oscar Insurance Company and 1 other insurer list Laura Kersten 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.
Is Laura Kersten affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Laura Kersten is affiliated with Crete Area Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Laura Kersten was last updated on September 18, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.
# Laura Caroline Kersten, LADC, LIMHP · NPI 1669887402
Mental Health provider in Crete, Nebraska. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 30, 2014.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1669887402 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 30, 2014
- **Primary specialty:** Counselor - Mental Health · taxonomy 101YM0800X
- **State license:** 1671 (Nebraska)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1244 MAIN AVE, Crete, NE 68333-2273
- **Phone:** (402) 527-6909
## 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): Laura C Kersten LLC (NPI 1417719279, Crete, NE); Crete Area Medical Center (NPI 1245281138, Crete, NE) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2008
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** September 18, 2023
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1669887402) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.