MS. CRISTY R. JAMES LCSW
NPI 1871637066
Social Worker - Clinical in Lafayette, LA

Active since February 19, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
302 DULLES DR, CRISIS AND REFERRAL, LAFAYETTE, LA 70506(337) 262-4170 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 2, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Ms. Cristy R. James Lcsw NPPES

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

MS. CRISTY R. JAMES LCSW (NPI 1871637066) is an individual clinical provider in Lafayette, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (9469) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871637066
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMS. CRISTY R. JAMESCredential: LCSW
Location Address302 DULLES DR, CRISIS AND REFERRALLafayette, LA 70506-3008
Mailing Address302 Dulles DriveLafayette, LA 70506-3008 · (337) 262-4142 · Fax (337) 262-1146
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateFebruary 19, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 2, 2018
✔ NPI 1871637066 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 9469
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.
Also ListedSocial WorkerTaxonomy 104100000X · License 9469 (LA)
302 DULLES DR, Lafayette, LA 70506

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ms. Cristy R. James Lcsw is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1759512452
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140321001210
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Cristy James reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
302 DULLES DR
Lafayette, LA 70506
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 42 clinicians in this Medicare group
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
302 DULLES DR
Lafayette, LA 70506
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70506 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$0.00 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Clinic/Center (Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center))
302 DULLES DR
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
302 DULLES DR, SUITE 1
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
Psychologist (Clinical)
302 DULLES DR
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
Counselor (Professional)
302 DULLES DR
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
Social Worker (Clinical)
302 DULLES DR
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
302 DULLES DR
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
Clinic/Center (Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center))
302 DULLES DR
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
Counselor (Mental Health)
302 DULLES DR
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506

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 Cristy James's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cristy James is 1871637066. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 19, 2007.

Where is Cristy James located?

Cristy James practices at 302 Dulles Dr Crisis And Referral, Lafayette, LA 70506. The listed phone number is (337) 262-4170.

What is Cristy James's specialty?

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

Is Cristy James enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cristy James is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Cristy James's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cristy James reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Acadiana Area Human Services District (Lafayette, LA) and Department Of Health And Hospitals (Lafayette, LA). Each 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 Cristy James's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Cristy James accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 1 other insurer list Cristy James 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 Cristy James was last updated on February 2, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.