MS. LAURA PUFFER M.ED, LPC, NCC
NPI 1750836185
Counselor - Professional in Gulfport, MS

Active since August 15, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1520 29TH AVE STE 16, GULFPORT, MS 39501(228) 860-5175 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 14, 2026, Jan 11, 2026, Nov 22, 2025 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

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

NPI1750836185
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YP2500X
Provider Legal NameMS. LAURA PUFFERCredential: M.ED, LPC, NCC
Location Address1520 29TH AVE STE 16Gulfport, MS 39501-2843
Mailing Address1415 32nd AveGulfport, MS 39501-2759 · (228) 860-5175
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateAugust 15, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 14, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1750836185 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 MS · 1378
Also ListedCounselor · Mental HealthTaxonomy 101YM0800X · License 1378 (MS)
1520 29TH AVE STE 16, Gulfport, MS 39501

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11613 23rd AveGulfport, MS 39501-2960 · Phone (228) 284-4651

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid004708501MS

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.

PECOS PAC ID3870945538
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240118000168
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 Laura Puffer reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Professional
1520 29TH AVE STE 16
Gulfport, MS 39501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
Psychiatric/Mental Health
1613 23RD AVENUE
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.

In Home Supportive Care
1520 29TH AVE STE 16
GULFPORT, MS 39501
In Home Supportive Care
1520 29TH AVE STE 16
GULFPORT, MS 39501
Counselor (Professional)
1520 29TH AVE STE 16
GULFPORT, MS 39501

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.