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GRETCHEN ESCOBAR LMHC
NPI 1770734683
Counselor - Mental Health in Tacoma, WA

Active since October 09, 2008PECOS Enrolled
1708 E 44TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404(253) 579-7487(253) 722-2184 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2018, Dec 13, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Gretchen Escobar Lmhc NPPES

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

GRETCHEN ESCOBAR LMHC (NPI 1770734683) is an individual mental health provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (LH60735606) and active in the NPI registry since October 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770734683
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Provider Legal NameGRETCHEN ESCOBARCredential: LMHC
Location Address1708 E 44TH STTacoma, WA 98404-4611
Mailing Address2127 Bridgeport Way WUniversity Place, WA 98466-4823 · (253) 282-6025
Phone(253) 579-7487
Fax(253) 722-2184
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateOctober 9, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1770734683 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 WA · LH60735606
1708 E 44TH ST, Tacoma, WA 98404
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11201 S Proctor StTacoma, WA 98405-2047 · Phone (253) 396-5800
Location 23560 Bridgeport Way WUniversity Place, WA 98466-4446 · Phone (253) 282-6025 · Fax (253) 282-6025

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Moda Health Plan, Inc., Providence Health Plan.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 (PECOS)

Gretchen Escobar Lmhc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID749785749
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260202001648
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 Gretchen Escobar reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Grow Healthcare Group PC
683 mi
Mental Health
99 S ALMADEN BLVD STE 600
San Jose, CA 95113
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 3,139 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154994846 (408) 402-4385
Grow Healthcare Group PA
2,729 mi
Mental Health
66 W FLAGLER ST STE 900
Miami, FL 33130
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 519 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245845932 (786) 244-7711

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 20

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

MRS. JULIE ANN HILLS RN
Registered Nurse (Obstetric, High-Risk)
1708 E 44TH ST
TACOMA, WA 98404
Pierce County (253) 471-4553
ALEXANDRA ZEPEDA
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
1708 E 44TH ST
TACOMA, WA 98404
Pierce County (253) 471-4553
JENNIFER JOST LMHC
Counselor
1708 E 44TH ST
TACOMA, WA 98404
Pierce County (253) 471-4553
MS. HOLLY EMERSON RN
Registered Nurse (Case Management)
1708 E 44TH ST
TACOMA, WA 98404
Pierce County (253) 722-1938
DEEPAK KUMAR SHARMA DDS
Dentist
1708 E 44TH ST
TACOMA, WA 98404
Pierce County (253) 471-4553
PATRICIA MARTINEZ
Registered Nurse (Case Management)
1708 E 44TH ST
TACOMA, WA 98404
Pierce County (253) 471-4553
SHANEESE LONGBOY DDS
Dentist
1708 E 44TH ST
TACOMA, WA 98404
Pierce County (253) 572-7002
DR. DYLAN BERNS PETERSON MD
Family Medicine
1708 E 44TH ST
TACOMA, WA 98404
Pierce County (253) 722-2161

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 Gretchen Escobar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gretchen Escobar is 1770734683. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 9, 2008.

Where is Gretchen Escobar located?

Gretchen Escobar practices at 1708 E 44th St, Tacoma, WA 98404. The listed phone number is (253) 579-7487.

What is Gretchen Escobar's specialty?

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

Is Gretchen Escobar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gretchen Escobar is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Gretchen Escobar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gretchen Escobar reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Grow Healthcare Group PC (San Jose, CA) and Grow Healthcare Group PA (Miami, FL). 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 Gretchen Escobar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gretchen Escobar accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc. and Providence Health Plan list Gretchen Escobar 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 Gretchen Escobar was last updated on March 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.