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DR. MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER CONTRERAS LPC-S, LCDC
NPI 1720322019
Counselor - Professional in Bedford, TX

Active since November 27, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2217 MARTIN DR STE 200, BEDFORD, TX 76021(817) 537-2044(844) 318-2753 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 16, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 16, 2023, Oct 3, 2023, Nov 23, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Michael Christopher Contreras Lpc-s, Lcdc NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER CONTRERAS LPC-S, LCDC (NPI 1720322019) is an individual professional provider in Bedford, Texas, licensed in Texas (67235) and active in the NPI registry since November 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720322019
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy101YP2500X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER CONTRERASCredential: LPC-S, LCDC
Location Address2217 MARTIN DR STE 200Bedford, TX 76021-6249
Mailing Address8328 Edgepoint TrlHurst, TX 76053-7447 · (817) 875-5845
Phone(817) 537-2044
Fax(844) 318-2753
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateNovember 27, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 16, 20235 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 3, 2023
✔ NPI 1720322019 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · ProfessionalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YP2500X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 67235
Also ListedCounselor · Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)Taxonomy 101YA0400X · License 13526 (TX)
2217 MARTIN DR STE 200, Bedford, TX 76021
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid312929803TX
Medicaid3129298 01TX
Medicaid312929801TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections 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

Dr. Michael Christopher Contreras Lpc-s, Lcdc 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 ID5991140329
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240226001700
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Contreras reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Darison Center LLC
219 mi
Case Management
14405 WALTERS RD STE 870
Houston, TX 77014
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
NPI 1982401725 (346) 839-0889
Behavioral Health Specialists Medical Group De PA
239 mi
Neurology
13515 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 212
Sugar Land, TX 77478
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 39 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831619410 (877) 583-5633

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 2

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.

Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
462 services461 patients
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems 96127
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems involves a thorough evaluation of your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. It's a process where professionals study patterns over time to identify potential issues like anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions.
359 services180 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

THE WHOLISTIC INSTITUTE
Counselor (Professional)
2217 MARTIN DR STE 200
BEDFORD, TX 76021
Tarrant County (817) 537-2044

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 Michael Contreras's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Contreras is 1720322019. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 27, 2012.

Where is Michael Contreras located?

Michael Contreras practices at 2217 Martin Dr Ste 200, Bedford, TX 76021. The listed phone number is (817) 537-2044.

What is Michael Contreras's specialty?

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

Is Michael Contreras enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Contreras 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 Michael Contreras's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Contreras reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Darison Center LLC (Houston, TX) and Behavioral Health Specialists Medical Group De PA (Sugar Land, TX). 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 Michael Contreras's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michael Contreras accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 11 other insurers list Michael Contreras 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 Michael Contreras was last updated on October 16, 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.