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MRS. KRISTI JAYNE KAREL MSW, LMSW, CAADC
NPI 1871872374
Social Worker - Clinical in Portage, MI

Active since August 15, 2011PECOS Enrolled
1611 W CENTRE AVE STE 213, PORTAGE, MI 49024(269) 312-7454(269) 464-0349 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 3, 2026, Aug 14, 2024, Jun 3, 2024 and 7 more (10 updates tracked since 2018).

About Mrs. Kristi Jayne Karel Msw, Lmsw, Caadc NPPES

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

MRS. KRISTI JAYNE KAREL MSW, LMSW, CAADC (NPI 1871872374) is an individual clinical provider in Portage, Michigan and active in the NPI registry since August 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871872374
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMRS. KRISTI JAYNE KARELCredential: MSW, LMSW, CAADC
Location Address1611 W CENTRE AVE STE 213Portage, MI 49024-5344
Mailing Address7156 Waltham DrKalamazoo, MI 49009-9529
Phone(269) 312-7454
Fax(269) 464-0349
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 15, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 3, 202610 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1871872374 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.
1611 W CENTRE AVE STE 213, Portage, MI 49024
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Oscar Insurance Company and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mrs. Kristi Jayne Karel Msw, Lmsw, Caadc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kristi Karel reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Intentional Journey Counseling Services, PLLC
Same address
Clinical
1611 W CENTRE AVE STE 213
Portage, MI 49024
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
NPI 1457903122 (269) 312-7454

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 49024 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 $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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

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

INTENTIONAL JOURNEY COUNSELING SERVICES, PLLC
Social Worker (Clinical)
1611 W CENTRE AVE STE 213
PORTAGE, MI 49024
Kalamazoo County (269) 312-7454

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 Kristi Karel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristi Karel is 1871872374. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2011.

Where is Kristi Karel located?

Kristi Karel practices at 1611 W Centre Ave Ste 213, Portage, MI 49024. The listed phone number is (269) 312-7454.

What is Kristi Karel's specialty?

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

Is Kristi Karel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristi Karel is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kristi Karel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kristi Karel reassigns Medicare benefits to Intentional Journey Counseling Services, PLLC (Portage, MI). The 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 Kristi Karel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kristi Karel accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Oscar Insurance Company, Priority Health and UnitedHealthcare list Kristi Karel 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 Kristi Karel was last updated on August 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.