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MS. CHRISTEL LANKFORD LCSW
NPI 1780978676
Social Worker - Clinical in Saint Joseph, MO

Active since June 08, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
76.92/100
CMS Quality Rating
5210 N BELT HWY, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506(816) 271-1330(816) 271-1333 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 24, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 24, 2017, Nov 7, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Ms. Christel Lankford Lcsw NPPES

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

MS. CHRISTEL LANKFORD LCSW (NPI 1780978676) is an individual clinical provider in Saint Joseph, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2005021719) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph, and is a graduate of Other (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780978676
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMS. CHRISTEL LANKFORDCredential: LCSW
Location Address5210 N BELT HWYSaint Joseph, MO 64506-1211
Mailing Address5210 N Belt HwySaint Joseph, MO 64506-1211 · (816) 271-1330 · Fax (816) 271-1333
Phone(816) 271-1330
Fax(816) 271-1333
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJune 8, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 24, 20172 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1780978676 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2005021719
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
5210 N BELT HWY, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ms. Christel Lankford Lcsw 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 ID9436438819
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161108002013
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Joseph, MO
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260006
Location5325 Faraon StreetSaint Joseph, MO 64506 · Buchanan County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64506 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$0.00 typical visit price
range $52.28 – $161.24
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.07 – $40.31)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$65.71 typical visit price
range $16.30 – $131.05
Typical copayment $16.42 (range $4.07 – $32.76)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

76.92/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality66.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.53

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

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

AUDREY POSTMA PA-C
Physician Assistant
5210 N BELT HWY
SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506
Buchanan County (816) 271-1330
MELISSA MARIE FARRIS APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5210 N BELT HWY
SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506
Buchanan County (816) 271-4993
DR. DAVIN G TURNER DO
Family Medicine
5210 N BELT HWY
SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506
Buchanan County (816) 271-1330
AMANDA BETH FRIESZ AANP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5210 N BELT HWY
SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506
Buchanan County (816) 271-1300
DELLA V TAYLOR APRN-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5210 N BELT HWY, ENTRANCE C
SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506
Buchanan County (816) 271-1000
KYLIE DISHMAN
Registered Nurse
5210 N BELT HWY
SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506
Buchanan County (816) 271-7077
LAURA ELIZABETH MCFADDEN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5210 N BELT HWY
SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506
Buchanan County (816) 271-1330
DR. JORDAN TERRELL DO
Family Medicine
5210 N BELT HWY
SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506
Buchanan County (816) 271-1330

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 Christel Lankford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christel Lankford is 1780978676. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2011.

Where is Christel Lankford located?

Christel Lankford practices at 5210 N Belt Hwy, Saint Joseph, MO 64506. The listed phone number is (816) 271-1330.

What is Christel Lankford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Christel Lankford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christel Lankford 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.

What insurance does Christel Lankford accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 7 other insurers list Christel Lankford 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.

Is Christel Lankford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christel Lankford is affiliated with Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christel Lankford was last updated on October 24, 2017. 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.