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CHILD GUIDANCE & FAMILY SOLUTIONS
NPI 1922105147
Clinic/Center - Adolescent and Children Mental Health in Akron, OH

Active since September 20, 2006
18 N FORGE ST, AKRON, OH 44304(330) 762-0591(330) 762-2242 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 8, 2025, Jul 9, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Child Guidance & Family Solutions NPPES

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

CHILD GUIDANCE & FAMILY SOLUTIONS (NPI 1922105147) is a healthcare organization registered as an adolescent and children mental health in Akron, Ohio and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. The organization lists Diana Esbenshade, Billing Supervisor, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922105147
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QM0855X
Legal Business NameCHILD GUIDANCE & FAMILY SOLUTIONS
Location Address18 N FORGE STAkron, OH 44304
Mailing Address18 N Forge StAkron, OH 44304 · (330) 794-4254 · Fax (330) 794-4262
Phone(330) 762-0591
Fax(330) 762-2242
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDiana EsbenshadeBilling Supervisor · (330) 798-8005
Enumeration DateSeptember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 8, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1922105147 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Adolescent and Children Mental HealthAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QM0855X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 0137
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.
18 N FORGE ST, Akron, OH 44304
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid03488OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Child Guidance & Family Solutions is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

34

Medicare enrollment records show 34 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Child Guidance & Family Solutions, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 14 practice at this address and 32 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 6

Mental Health Counselor21
Clinical Social Worker5
Marriage and Family Therapist3
Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)2
Nurse Practitioner2
Psychiatry1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 34
Kobi Bryant, LPCC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1366190779
18 N FORGE ST
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 792-0591
✔ PECOSSame address
Ashton Cobb, LPCC, MFT
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1649879198
18 N FORGE ST
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 762-0591
✔ PECOSSame address
Rachel Depauw
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1942679501
18 N FORGE ST
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 762-0591
✔ PECOSSame address
Joseph Dull, APRN.CNS
Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
NPI 1134299803
18 N FORGE ST
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 762-0591
✔ PECOSSame address
Beth Endres
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1659507051
18 N FORGE ST
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 762-0591
✔ PECOSSame address
Emily Fertig, QMHS
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1992361059
18 N FORGE ST
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 762-0591
✔ PECOSSame address
Alyssa Kelly, LIMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist
NPI 1215274675
18 N FORGE ST
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 762-0591
✔ PECOSSame address
Aidee Lookabaugh
Marriage and Family Therapist
NPI 1477984201
18 N FORGE ST
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 762-0591
✔ PECOSSame address
Elizabeth Menefee, M.D.
Psychiatry
NPI 1942526900
18 N FORGE ST
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 384-2855
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Pamela Miller-Crooks, M.A., LPCC-S
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1255734570
18 N FORGE ST
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 762-0591
✔ PECOSSame address
Sara Rogers, LPCC-S
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1730493651
18 N FORGE ST
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 762-0591
✔ PECOSSame address
Bonnie Schanz, APRN.CNS
Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
NPI 1528298403
18 N FORGE ST
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 762-0591
✔ PECOSSame address
Joshua Vicory, APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1538891049
18 N FORGE ST
Akron, OH 44304
(059) 133-0762
✔ PECOSSame address
Barbara Werstler Saccogna, PCC-S
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1659440360
18 N FORGE ST
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 762-0591
✔ PECOSSame address
Emily Schmidlin, LPCC-S
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1942746748
18 N FORGE ST
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 762-0591
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
Pamela Cibik, LPCC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1528138203
312 LOCUST ST
Akron, OH 44302
(330) 762-0591
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.1 mi
Brian Perusek, BSW, LSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1003117037
312 LOCUST ST
Akron, OH 44302
(330) 762-0591
✔ PECOS1.1 mi
Sandra Suppan, MAED, LPCC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1073692331
312 LOCUST ST
Akron, OH 44302
(330) 762-0591
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.1 mi
Melissa Graham
Marriage and Family Therapist
NPI 1639817794
87 N CANTON RD
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-4254
✔ PECOS3.6 mi
Kenneth Buzzelli, LISW LICDC
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1972510568
1865 BAILEY RD
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
(330) 928-2042
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.1 mi
See all 34 clinicians

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 Child Guidance & Family Solutions's NPI number?

The NPI number for Child Guidance & Family Solutions is 1922105147. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 20, 2006.

Where is Child Guidance & Family Solutions located?

Child Guidance & Family Solutions is located at 18 N Forge St, Akron, OH 44304. The listed phone number is (330) 762-0591.

What is Child Guidance & Family Solutions's specialty?

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

Is Child Guidance & Family Solutions enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Child Guidance & Family Solutions is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Child Guidance & Family Solutions?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 34 clinicians in 6 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Child Guidance & Family Solutions. 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. The largest specialties are Mental Health Counselor (21), Clinical Social Worker (5) and Marriage and Family Therapist (3). Of these, 14 practice at this address and 32 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Child Guidance & Family Solutions accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 1 other insurer list Child Guidance & Family Solutions 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 Child Guidance & Family Solutions was last updated on May 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.