WAY AHEAD COUNSELING PLLC
NPI 1861037111
Social Worker in Kalamazoo, MI

Active since November 11, 2019
813 W SOUTH ST STE 1C, KALAMAZOO, MI 49007(269) 569-5376 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 11, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 11, 2020, Nov 11, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Way Ahead Counseling Pllc NPPES

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

WAY AHEAD COUNSELING PLLC (NPI 1861037111) is a healthcare organization registered as a social worker in Kalamazoo, Michigan and active in the NPI registry since November 2019. The organization lists Joseph Uppal, Self, Owner, Sole Member, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861037111
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy104100000X
Legal Business NameWAY AHEAD COUNSELING PLLC
Location Address813 W SOUTH ST STE 1CKalamazoo, MI 49007-4696
Mailing AddressPo Box 19525Kalamazoo, MI 49019-0525 · (269) 569-5376
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJoseph UppalSelf, Owner, Sole Member · (269) 569-5376
Enumeration DateNovember 11, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 11, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 11, 2020
✔ NPI 1861037111 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial WorkerBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code104100000X
Definition
A social worker is a person who is qualified by a Social Work degree, and licensed, certified or registered by the state as a social worker to practice within the scope of that license. A social worker provides assistance and counseling to clients and their families who are dealing with social, emotional and environmental problems. Social work services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, and the public.
813 W SOUTH ST STE 1C, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X MULTIPLE SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

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)

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Way Ahead Counseling PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1154652865
813 W SOUTH ST STE 1C
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 569-5376
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.0 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 Way Ahead Counseling PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Way Ahead Counseling PLLC is 1861037111. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 11, 2019.

Where is Way Ahead Counseling PLLC located?

Way Ahead Counseling PLLC is located at 813 W South St Ste 1C, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. The listed phone number is (269) 569-5376.

What is Way Ahead Counseling PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker with taxonomy code 104100000X.

Is Way Ahead Counseling PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Way Ahead Counseling PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Way Ahead Counseling PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Clinical Social Worker) reassigns their Medicare billing to Way Ahead Counseling PLLC. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Way Ahead Counseling PLLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company list Way Ahead Counseling 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 Way Ahead Counseling PLLC was last updated on November 11, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.