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MRS. KAREN BAKER BALUCH LPCC, LCDC III
NPI 1952857203
Counselor - Professional in Conneaut, OH

Active since August 28, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
179 BROAD ST, CONNEAUT, OH 44030(440) 488-8646(440) 201-6566 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 4, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 4, 2021, Aug 28, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Mrs. Karen Baker Baluch Lpcc, Lcdc Iii NPPES

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

MRS. KAREN BAKER BALUCH LPCC, LCDC III (NPI 1952857203) is an individual professional provider in Conneaut, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (E1200421) and active in the NPI registry since August 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952857203
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YP2500X
Provider Legal NameMRS. KAREN BAKER BALUCHCredential: LPCC, LCDC III
Location Address179 BROAD STConneaut, OH 44030-2614
Mailing Address179 Broad StConneaut, OH 44030-2614 · (440) 645-1949 · Fax (440) 201-6566
Phone(440) 488-8646
Fax(440) 201-6566
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateAugust 28, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 4, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 4, 2021
✔ NPI 1952857203 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · ProfessionalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YP2500X
License✔ Licensed in OH · E1200421
179 BROAD ST, Conneaut, OH 44030
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0199700OH

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Karen Baker Baluch Lpcc, Lcdc Iii 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 ID7416281506
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240226001404
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 Karen Baluch reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Baker Family Counseling, LLC
Same address
Mental Health
179 BROAD ST
Conneaut, OH 44030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
NPI 1043877715 (440) 487-7930

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

KAREN BALUCH, LPCC BAKER FAMILY COUNSELING
Counselor (Mental Health)
179 BROAD ST
CONNEAUT, OH 44030
Ashtabula County (440) 645-1949
BAKER FAMILY COUNSELING, LLC
Counselor (Mental Health)
179 BROAD ST
CONNEAUT, OH 44030
Ashtabula County (440) 487-7930
BAILEY KERR
Social Worker
179 BROAD ST
CONNEAUT, OH 44030
Ashtabula County (440) 487-7930
JENNIFER DIANNE SIMPSON LPCC-S
Counselor (Professional)
179 BROAD ST
CONNEAUT, OH 44030
Ashtabula County (440) 606-6334
MR. ANTHONY MUCCI MA, LMHC, LPC
Counselor (Mental Health)
179 BROAD ST
CONNEAUT, OH 44030
Ashtabula County (440) 487-7930

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 Karen Baluch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Baluch is 1952857203. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 28, 2016.

Where is Karen Baluch located?

Karen Baluch practices at 179 Broad St, Conneaut, OH 44030. The listed phone number is (440) 488-8646.

What is Karen Baluch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Professional, with taxonomy code 101YP2500X.

Is Karen Baluch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Baluch 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 organization bills Medicare for Karen Baluch's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen Baluch reassigns Medicare benefits to Baker Family Counseling, LLC (Conneaut, OH). 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 Karen Baluch's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Karen Baluch accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 5 other insurers list Karen Baluch 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 Karen Baluch was last updated on March 4, 2021. 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.