A HOPEFUL ENCOUNTER, INC
NPI 1831760073
Clinic/Center - Adolescent and Children Mental Health in Fresno, CA

Q: What is A Hopeful Encounter, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for A Hopeful Encounter, Inc is 1831760073. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2021.

Q: What is A Hopeful Encounter, Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Adolescent and Children Mental Health, with taxonomy code 261QM0855X.

Active since July 08, 2021

3253 E SHIELDS AVE, FRESNO, CA 93726(559) 840-6425 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 23, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 23, 2024, Jul 8, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About A Hopeful Encounter, Inc NPPES

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

A HOPEFUL ENCOUNTER, INC (NPI 1831760073) is a healthcare organization registered as an adolescent and children mental health in Fresno, California and active in the NPI registry since July 2021. The organization lists Susan Xiong, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831760073

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy261QM0855X

Legal Business NameA HOPEFUL ENCOUNTER, INC

Location Address3253 E SHIELDS AVEFresno, CA 93726-6904

Mailing Address3253 E Shields AveFresno, CA 93726-6904 · (559) 840-6425

Phone(559) 840-6425

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialSusan XiongCeo · (559) 840-6425

Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 23, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 23, 2024

✔ NPI 1831760073 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 10

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Adolescent and Children Mental HealthAmbulatory Health Care Facilities

Taxonomy Code261QM0855X

Definition

An entity, facility, or distinct part of a facility providing diagnostic, treatment, and prescriptive services related to mental and behavioral disorders in children and adolescents. Services may be provided to parents and family members of the patient in the form of conjoint, group, or individual therapy, and education and/or training.

Also ListedCounselor · Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)Taxonomy 101YA0400X

Also ListedCounselor · Mental HealthTaxonomy 101YM0800X

Also ListedPsychologist · Exercise & SportsTaxonomy 103TE1100X

Also ListedPsychologist · RehabilitationTaxonomy 103TR0400X

Also ListedHealth and Wellness CoachTaxonomy 171400000X

Also ListedCase Manager/Care CoordinatorTaxonomy 171M00000X

Also ListedDriverTaxonomy 172A00000X

Also ListedCommunity/Behavioral HealthTaxonomy 251S00000X

Also ListedClinic/Center · Community HealthTaxonomy 261QC1500X

3253 E SHIELDS AVE, Fresno, CA 93726

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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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

A Hopeful Encounter, Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to A Hopeful Encounter, Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Daisy Vang

Clinical Social Worker

NPI 1356832083

1911 N FINE AVE
Fresno, CA 93727

(559) 712-9110

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.3 mi

Janet Forelo

Clinical Social Worker

NPI 1811243132

45 E SANTA ANA AVE APT 101
Fresno, CA 93704

(555) 206-9402

✔ PECOS3.0 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 A Hopeful Encounter, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for A Hopeful Encounter, Inc is 1831760073. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2021.

Where is A Hopeful Encounter, Inc located?

A Hopeful Encounter, Inc is located at 3253 E Shields Ave, Fresno, CA 93726. The listed phone number is (559) 840-6425.

What is A Hopeful Encounter, Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Adolescent and Children Mental Health, with taxonomy code 261QM0855X.

Is A Hopeful Encounter, Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. A Hopeful Encounter, Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through A Hopeful Encounter, Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Clinical Social Worker, reassign their Medicare billing to A Hopeful Encounter, Inc. 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, 2 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for A Hopeful Encounter, Inc was last updated on December 23, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.