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FORWARD PATH COUNSELING
NPI 1962941856
Community/Behavioral Health in Cheboygan, MI

Active since February 13, 2017
520 N MAIN ST, SUITE 201, CHEBOYGAN, MI 49721(231) 445-1691 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 13, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Forward Path Counseling NPPES

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

FORWARD PATH COUNSELING (NPI 1962941856) is a healthcare organization registered as a community/behavioral health in Cheboygan, Michigan and active in the NPI registry since February 2017. The organization lists Lynette Depeter-schulz, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962941856
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251S00000X
Legal Business NameFORWARD PATH COUNSELING
Location Address520 N MAIN ST, SUITE 201Cheboygan, MI 49721-1162
Mailing Address2420 Trout Creek RdCheboygan, MI 49721-8597
Phone(231) 445-1691
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLynette Depeter-schulzOwner · (231) 445-1691
Enumeration DateFebruary 13, 2017
✔ NPI 1962941856 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCommunity/Behavioral HealthAgencies
Taxonomy Code251S00000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 6801085202
Definition
A private or public agency usually under local government jurisdiction, responsible for assuring the delivery of community based mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and/or behavioral health services to individuals with those disabilities. Services may range from companion care, respite, transportation, community integration, crisis intervention and stabilization, supported employment, day support, prevocational services, residential support, therapeutic and supportive consultation, environmental modifications, intensive in-home therapy and day treatment, in addition to traditional mental health and behavioral treatment.
520 N MAIN ST, Cheboygan, MI 49721
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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.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)

Forward Path Counseling is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Forward Path Counseling, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Lynette Depeter-Schulz, M.A., L.M.S.W.
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1942749825
217 S HURON ST
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 445-1691
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Amber Howard, LLPC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1487226965
217 S HURON ST
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 445-1691
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 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 Forward Path Counseling's NPI number?

The NPI number for Forward Path Counseling is 1962941856. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 13, 2017.

Where is Forward Path Counseling located?

Forward Path Counseling is located at 520 N Main St Suite 201, Cheboygan, MI 49721. The listed phone number is (231) 445-1691.

What is Forward Path Counseling's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Community/Behavioral Health with taxonomy code 251S00000X.

Is Forward Path Counseling enrolled in Medicare?

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

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Forward Path Counseling?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Forward Path Counseling, in Clinical Social Worker and Mental Health Counselor. 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. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Forward Path Counseling accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company list Forward Path Counseling 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 Forward Path Counseling was last updated on February 13, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.