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MR. THOMAS W NIELSEN JR. LCSW
NPI 1689700296
Counselor - Mental Health in Covington, LA

Active since February 26, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5001 HWY 190, SUITE B-1, COVINGTON, LA 70433(985) 264-2127(985) 867-3438 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 15, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Mr. Thomas W Nielsen Jr. Lcsw NPPES

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

MR. THOMAS W NIELSEN JR. LCSW (NPI 1689700296) is an individual mental health provider in Covington, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (2058) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1980).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689700296
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Provider Legal NameMR. THOMAS W NIELSEN JR.Credential: LCSW
Location Address5001 HWY 190, SUITE B-1Covington, LA 70433
Mailing Address5001 Hwy 190, Suite B-1Covington, LA 70433 · (985) 264-2127 · Fax (985) 867-3438
Phone(985) 264-2127
Fax(985) 867-3438
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1980
Enumeration DateFebruary 26, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 15, 2012
✔ NPI 1689700296 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Mental HealthBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YM0800X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 2058
5001 HWY 190, SUITE B-1, Covington, LA 70433
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Thomas W Nielsen Jr. Lcsw 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 ID4284969304
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190711002760
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 Thomas Nielsen reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Mental Health Specialty Group PA
751 mi
Mental Health
110 N CORCORAN ST FL 5
Durham, NC 27701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 41 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801472634 (323) 205-7088

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Psychotherapy, 1 hour 90837
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.
112 services11 patients

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 Thomas Nielsen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Nielsen is 1689700296. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 26, 2007.

Where is Thomas Nielsen located?

Thomas Nielsen practices at 5001 Hwy 190, Suite B-1, Covington, LA 70433. The listed phone number is (985) 264-2127.

What is Thomas Nielsen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.

Is Thomas Nielsen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Nielsen 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 organization bills Medicare for Thomas Nielsen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thomas Nielsen reassigns Medicare benefits to Mental Health Specialty Group PA (Durham, NC). 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 Thomas Nielsen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Thomas Nielsen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Thomas Nielsen 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 Thomas Nielsen was last updated on May 15, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.