EMPOWERED COUNSELING SERVICES PLLC
NPI 1790440055
Community/Behavioral Health in Los Fresnos, TX

Active since November 02, 2021
324 W OCEAN BLVD STE 203, LOS FRESNOS, TX 78566(956) 278-0021(800) 211-3351 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 4, 2025, Jul 2, 2025, Jun 9, 2025 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2021).

About Empowered Counseling Services Pllc NPPES

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

EMPOWERED COUNSELING SERVICES PLLC (NPI 1790440055) is a healthcare organization registered as a community/behavioral health in Los Fresnos, Texas and active in the NPI registry since November 2021. The organization maintains a secondary practice location in Los Fresnos and lists Griselda Ann Alaniz, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790440055
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251S00000X
Legal Business NameEMPOWERED COUNSELING SERVICES PLLC
Location Address324 W OCEAN BLVD STE 203Los Fresnos, TX 78566-3669
Mailing Address324 W Ocean Blvd Ste 203Los Fresnos, TX 78566-3669 · (956) 278-0021 · Fax (800) 211-3351
Fax(800) 211-3351
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialGriselda Ann AlanizOwner · (956) 278-0021
Enumeration DateNovember 2, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 20, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 20, 2026
✔ NPI 1790440055 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 6

★ Primary SpecialtyCommunity/Behavioral HealthAgencies
Taxonomy Code251S00000X
Definition
A private or public agency usually under local government jurisdiction, responsible for assuring the delivery of community based mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and/or behavioral health services to individuals with those disabilities. Services may range from companion care, respite, transportation, community integration, crisis intervention and stabilization, supported employment, day support, prevocational services, residential support, therapeutic and supportive consultation, environmental modifications, intensive in-home therapy and day treatment, in addition to traditional mental health and behavioral treatment.
Also ListedCounselor · Mental HealthTaxonomy 101YM0800X
Also ListedCounselor · ProfessionalTaxonomy 101YP2500X
324 W OCEAN BLVD STE 203, Los Fresnos, TX 78566

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1324 W Ocean Blvd # 205AbLos Fresnos, TX 78566-3667 · Phone (956) 278-0021 · Fax (800) 211-3351

Other Identifiers 2

Other52085209TX · Hhsc
Medicaid503552901TX

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Empowered Counseling Services Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Empowered Counseling Services PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1104345040
324 W OCEAN BLVD STE 203
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 278-0021
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1699597831
7194 LAGO VISTA BLVD
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 466-7401
✔ PECOS5.9 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1134795255
908 PAREDES LINE RD
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-0082
✔ PECOS9.4 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Empowered Counseling Services PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Empowered Counseling Services PLLC is 1790440055. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 2, 2021.

Where is Empowered Counseling Services PLLC located?

Empowered Counseling Services PLLC is located at 324 W Ocean Blvd Ste 203, Los Fresnos, TX 78566. The listed phone number is (956) 278-0021.

What is Empowered Counseling Services PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Community/Behavioral Health with taxonomy code 251S00000X.

Is Empowered Counseling Services PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Empowered Counseling Services PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Empowered Counseling Services PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Empowered Counseling Services PLLC, in Clinical Social Worker and Mental Health Counselor. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Empowered Counseling Services PLLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Empowered Counseling Services PLLC 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 Empowered Counseling Services PLLC was last updated on February 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.