MS. LAURA PUFFER M.ED, LPC, NCC
NPI 1750836185
Counselor - Professional in Gulfport, MS
About Ms. Laura Puffer M.ed, Lpc, Ncc NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
MS. LAURA PUFFER M.ED, LPC, NCC (NPI 1750836185) is an individual professional provider in Gulfport, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (1378) and active in the NPI registry since August 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Gulfport, and is a graduate of Other (2004).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Secondary Practice Location 1
Other Identifiers 1
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
Ms. Laura Puffer M.ed, Lpc, Ncc 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 Puffer reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Gulfport, MS 39501
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
Gulfport, MS 39501
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
- 9 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 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 Puffer's NPI number?
The NPI number for Laura Puffer is 1750836185. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2016.
Where is Laura Puffer located?
Laura Puffer practices at 1520 29th Ave Ste 16, Gulfport, MS 39501. The listed phone number is (228) 860-5175.
What is Laura Puffer's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Professional, with taxonomy code 101YP2500X.
Is Laura Puffer enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Laura Puffer 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 Puffer's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Laura Puffer reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Peace Place Psychotherapy, LLC (Gulfport, MS) and Mindful Matters (Gulfport, MS). 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 Puffer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Laura Puffer accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 4 other insurers list Laura Puffer 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 Laura Puffer was last updated on March 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months 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.
# Ms. Laura Puffer, M.ED, LPC, NCC · NPI 1750836185
Professional provider in Gulfport, Mississippi. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since August 15, 2016.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1750836185 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** August 15, 2016
- **Primary specialty:** Counselor - Professional · taxonomy 101YP2500X
- **State license:** 1378 (Mississippi)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1520 29TH AVE STE 16, Gulfport, MS 39501-2843
- **Phone:** (228) 860-5175
## 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): Peace Place Psychotherapy, LLC (NPI 1972496610, Gulfport, MS); Mindful Matters (NPI 1477003028, Gulfport, MS) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2004
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** March 14, 2026
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 004708501 (MS)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1750836185) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.