MERIAN CARTER M.A., NCC, LPC
NPI 1730517657
Counselor - Mental Health in Baker, LA
About Merian Carter M.a., Ncc, Lpc NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
MERIAN CARTER M.A., NCC, LPC (NPI 1730517657) is an individual mental health provider in Baker, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (3687) and active in the NPI registry since October 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Merian Carter M.a., Ncc, Lpc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Merian Carter reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
- Also billed through NPI 1174681852 (Louisiana), NPI 1730104654 (Louisiana)
- 59 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.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
BAKER, LA 70714
BAKER, LA 70714
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 Merian Carter's NPI number?
The NPI number for Merian Carter is 1730517657. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 31, 2013.
Where is Merian Carter located?
Merian Carter practices at 4686 Groom Rd Ste D, Baker, LA 70714. The listed phone number is (225) 278-6607.
What is Merian Carter's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.
Is Merian Carter enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Merian Carter is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
Which organization bills Medicare for Merian Carter's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Merian Carter reassigns Medicare benefits to Capital Area Human Services District (Baton Rouge, LA). 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 Merian Carter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Merian Carter accept?
Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Merian Carter 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 Merian Carter was last updated on September 19, 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.
# Merian Carter, M.A., NCC, LPC · NPI 1730517657
Mental Health provider in Baker, Louisiana. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since October 31, 2013.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1730517657 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** October 31, 2013
- **Primary specialty:** Counselor - Mental Health · taxonomy 101YM0800X
- **State license:** 3687 (Louisiana)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 4686 GROOM RD STE D, Baker, LA 70714-3067
- **Phone:** (225) 278-6607
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment
- **Bills Medicare through:** Capital Area Human Services District (NPI 1710047980, Baton Rouge, LA), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** September 19, 2024
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1730517657) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.