KAREN C ALVAREZ LPC, LLP
NPI 1831451608
Counselor - Professional in Portage, MI
NPI Status: Active since June 08, 2012
Contact Information
1125 E MILHAM AVE STE B
PORTAGE, MI
ZIP 49002
Phone: (269) 312-1446
Fax: (269) 775-1079
- Individual
- Female
- Counselor
- Professional
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About KAREN ALVAREZ
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Karen Alvarez, a provider established in Portage, Michigan with a medical specialization in Counselor, focusing in professional . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1831451608 assigned on June 2012. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 101YP2500X with license number 6401010617 (MI). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.
- NPI
- 1831451608
- Provider Name
- KAREN C ALVAREZ LPC, LLP
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1125 E MILHAM AVE STE B PORTAGE, MI 49002
- Location Phone
- (269) 312-1446
- Location Fax
- (269) 775-1079
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 2174 KALAMAZOO, MI 49003
- Mailing Phone
- (269) 303-2521
- Mailing Fax
- (269) 775-1079
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 06-08-2012
- Last Update Date
- 09-11-2021
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Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 1521 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 226-4858 - 4341 S Westnedge Ave Ste 1106
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 303-2521
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Counselor Professional
- Taxonomy Code
- 101YP2500X
- Type
- Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- License No.
- 6401010617
- License State
- MI
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103T00000X | Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers | Psychologist | 6301013906 (MI) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Choice Bronze HSA - HMO
- Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Clear Gold - HMO
- Clear Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Complete Gold - HMO
- Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Complete Silver - HMO
- Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Everyday Bronze - HMO
- Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Standard Expanded Bronze - HMO
- Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Standard Gold - HMO
- Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Standard Silver - HMO
- Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Clear Silver - HMO
- Elite Gold - HMO
- Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Everyday Gold - HMO
- Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Standard Gold - HMO
- Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Standard Silver - HMO
- Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Complete Gold - HMO
- Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Elite Gold - HMO
- Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Focused Silver - HMO
- Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Standard Gold - HMO
- Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Standard Silver - HMO
- Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Blue Cross� Local HMO Bronze Extra - HMO
- Blue Cross� Local HMO Bronze Secure - HMO
- Blue Cross� Local HMO Silver Extra - HMO
- Blue Cross� Local HMO Silver Saver - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Bronze Extra - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Bronze Saver HSA - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Bronze Secure - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Gold - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Gold Extra - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Silver - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Silver Extra - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Silver Saver - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Value - HMO
- Blue Cross� Select HMO Bronze Extra - HMO
- Blue Cross� Select HMO Bronze Saver HSA - HMO
- Blue Cross� Select HMO Bronze Secure - HMO
- Blue Cross� Select HMO Silver - HMO
- Blue Cross� Select HMO Silver Extra - HMO
- Blue Cross� Select HMO Silver Saver - HMO
- Blue Cross� Select HMO Value - HMO
- AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Bronze Focus (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
- AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Bronze Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
- AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Gold Focus (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
- AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Gold Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
- AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Silver Focus (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
- AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Silver Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
- AZ Blue EverydayHealth Gold Focus (1 Free PCP Visit) - HMO
- AZ Blue EverydayHealth Gold Neighborhood (1 Free PCP Visit) - HMO
- AZ Blue EverydayHealth Silver Focus (1 Free PCP Visit) - HMO
- AZ Blue EverydayHealth Silver Neighborhood (1 Free PCP Visit) - HMO
- AZ Blue Portfolio Bronze HSA Focus - HMO
- AZ Blue Portfolio Bronze HSA Neighborhood - HMO
- AZ Blue StandardHealth Bronze Focus - HMO
- AZ Blue StandardHealth Bronze Neighborhood - HMO
- AZ Blue StandardHealth Gold Focus - HMO
- AZ Blue StandardHealth Gold Neighborhood - HMO
- AZ Blue StandardHealth Silver Focus - HMO
- AZ Blue StandardHealth Silver Neighborhood - HMO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Extra - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Saver HSA - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Secure - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Gold - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Gold Extra - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver Extra - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver Saver HSA - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Value - PPO
- MHP Bronze - HMO
- MHP Bronze Saver (Expanded) - HMO
- MHP Expanded Bronze Standard - HMO
- MHP Gold - HMO
- MHP Gold Standard - HMO
- MHP Silver Exchange - HMO
- MHP Silver Exchange Rewards - HMO
- MHP Silver Standard - HMO
- MHP Young Adult/Catastrophic - HMO
- Bronze Classic Standard - HMO
- Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - HMO
- Bronze Simple - HMO
- Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits - HMO
- Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM - HMO
- Buena Salud Bronce Simple Para Diabetes - HMO
- Gold Classic - HMO
- Gold Classic Standard - HMO
- Gold Simple - HMO
- Gold Simple Diabetes - HMO
- Silver Classic Standard - HMO
- Silver Elite Saver Plus - HMO
- Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM - HMO
- Silver Simple Diabetes - HMO
- Silver Simple PCP Saver - HMO
- Silver Simple Specialist Saver with COPD - HMO
- Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits - HMO
- Bronze Classic 4700 - EPO
- Bronze Classic Standard - EPO
- Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - EPO
- Gold Classic Standard - EPO
- Gold Elite Saver Plus - EPO
- Silver Classic - EPO
- Silver Classic Standard - EPO
- Silver Simple PCP Saver - EPO
- MyPriority Balanced Silver - HMO
- MyPriority Balanced Silver Bronson Healthcare Partners - HMO
- MyPriority Balanced Silver Corewell Health West Michigan Network - HMO
- MyPriority Balanced Silver Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) - HMO
- MyPriority Balanced Silver Southeast Michigan Network - HMO
- MyPriority Balanced Silver Trinity Health East Network - HMO
- MyPriority Enhanced Gold Bronson Healthcare Partners - HMO
- MyPriority Enhanced Gold Corewell Health West Michigan Network - HMO
- MyPriority Enhanced Gold Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) - HMO
- MyPriority Enhanced Gold Southeast Michigan Network - HMO
- MyPriority Enhanced Gold Trinity Health East Network - HMO
- MyPriority Premier Silver - HMO
- MyPriority Premier Silver Bronson Healthcare Partners - HMO
- MyPriority Premier Silver Corewell Health West Michigan Network - HMO
- MyPriority Premier Silver Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) - HMO
- MyPriority Premier Silver Trinity Health East Network - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Bronze - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Bronze - Bronson Healthcare Partners - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Bronze - Corewell Health West Michigan Network - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Bronze - Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) - HMO
- Connect 1500 Gold - EPO
- Connect 6000 Silver - EPO
- Connect 9800 Bronze - EPO
- HSA Qualified 7500 Bronze - Choice Network - EPO
- HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Choice Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Choice Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Choice Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network - EPO
- UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Copay Focus (No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Essential+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Standard - HMO
- UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision) - HMO
- UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx) - HMO
- UHC Gold Advantage (No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) - HMO
- UHC Gold Advantage+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx) - HMO
- UHC Gold Copay Focus (No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Standard - HMO
- UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx) - HMO
- UHC Silver Advantage (No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) - HMO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1831451608 | MEDICAID (05) | MI |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Karen Alvarez is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging and Durable Medical Equipment (DME).
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1831451608, we treat the final digit (8) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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The following 13 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1831451608, enumerated as an "individual" on June 08, 2012.
The provider is located at 1125 E MILHAM AVE STE B PORTAGE, MI 49002 and the phone number is (269) 312-1446.
Counselor with taxonomy code 101YP2500X and a focus in Professional.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
