ALWAYS FORWARD COUNSELING SERVICES
NPI 1861141129
Social Worker - Clinical in Blanchard, MI

Active since March 22, 2022
238 MAIN ST, BLANCHARD, MI 49310(989) 954-7331 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 10, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Always Forward Counseling Services NPPES

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

ALWAYS FORWARD COUNSELING SERVICES (NPI 1861141129) is a healthcare organization registered as a clinical in Blanchard, Michigan and active in the NPI registry since March 2022. The organization lists Whitney Feldhauser, Office Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861141129
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Legal Business NameALWAYS FORWARD COUNSELING SERVICES
Location Address238 MAIN STBlanchard, MI 49310-9206
Mailing Address238 Main StBlanchard, MI 49310-9206 · (989) 954-7331
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialWhitney FeldhauserOffice Manager · (989) 506-7778
Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateMay 10, 2022
NPPES CertifiedMay 10, 2022
✔ NPI 1861141129 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
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.
238 MAIN ST, Blanchard, MI 49310

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 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)

Always Forward Counseling Services 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 Always Forward Counseling Services, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1255847992
218 S WASHINGTON ST
Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 779-9449
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare16 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 Always Forward Counseling Services's NPI number?

The NPI number for Always Forward Counseling Services is 1861141129. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2022.

Where is Always Forward Counseling Services located?

Always Forward Counseling Services is located at 238 Main St, Blanchard, MI 49310. The listed phone number is (989) 954-7331.

What is Always Forward Counseling Services's specialty?

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

Is Always Forward Counseling Services enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Always Forward Counseling Services is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Always Forward Counseling Services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Clinical Social Worker) reassigns their Medicare billing to Always Forward Counseling Services. 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 Always Forward Counseling Services accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company list Always Forward Counseling Services 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 Always Forward Counseling Services was last updated on May 10, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.