SAMARITAS LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF MICHIGAN
NPI 1972860005
Counselor - Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) in Charlotte, MI

Q: What is Samaritas Lutheran Social Services Of Michigan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Addiction (Substance Use Disorder), with taxonomy code 101YA0400X.

Active since April 13, 2012

128 S COCHRAN AVE, CHARLOTTE, MI 48813(517) 325-9090(517) 325-9091 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: May 16, 2025, Mar 1, 2021, Jul 15, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Samaritas Lutheran Social Services Of Michigan NPPES

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

SAMARITAS LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF MICHIGAN (NPI 1972860005) is a healthcare organization registered as an addiction (substance use disorder) in Charlotte, Michigan and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. The organization maintains 3 additional practice locations and lists Bridgette Zappacosta, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972860005

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy101YA0400X

Legal Business NameSAMARITAS LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF MICHIGAN

Location Address128 S COCHRAN AVECharlotte, MI 48813-1510

Mailing Address8131 E Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48214-2610 · (269) 345-5776 · Fax (269) 345-4011

Phone(517) 325-9090

Fax(517) 325-9091

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialBridgette ZappacostaCfo · (313) 308-2768

Enumeration DateApril 13, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateMay 16, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 16, 2025

✔ NPI 1972860005 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 7

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Taxonomy Code101YA0400X

Also ListedPsychologist · Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)Taxonomy 103TA0400X

Also ListedSocial WorkerTaxonomy 104100000X

Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Addiction MedicineTaxonomy 2084A0401X

Also ListedCommunity/Behavioral HealthTaxonomy 251S00000X

Also ListedFoster Care AgencyTaxonomy 253J00000X · License CB390258392 (MI)

Also ListedClinic/Center · Multi-SpecialtyTaxonomy 261QM1300X

128 S COCHRAN AVE, Charlotte, MI 48813

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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 11803 Whites Rd, Suite 5Kalamazoo, MI 49008-2883 · Phone (269) 345-5776 · Fax (269) 345-4011

Location 22450 Van Ommen DrHolland, MI 49424-8085 · Phone (616) 516-9985

Location 3524 Washington AveGrand Haven, MI 49417-1455 · Phone (616) 516-9985

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

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

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Samaritas Lutheran Social Services Of Michigan is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Samaritas Lutheran Social Services Of Michigan, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Julia Vandersloot, LMSW

Clinical Social Worker

NPI 1578226874

420 COVERED VLG
Belding, MI 48809

(616) 215-2307

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare46 mi

Joel Christie, LPC

Mental Health Counselor

NPI 1548759236

2080 UNION AVE. SE, SUITE A
Grand Rapids, MI 49507

(616) 295-0986

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare48 mi

Ashley Rodriguez, LMSW

Clinical Social Worker

NPI 1700439502

950 W NORTON AVE STE 301
Muskegon, MI 49441

(616) 942-7294

✔ PECOS85 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 Samaritas Lutheran Social Services Of Michigan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samaritas Lutheran Social Services Of Michigan is 1972860005. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2012.

Where is Samaritas Lutheran Social Services Of Michigan located?

Samaritas Lutheran Social Services Of Michigan is located at 128 S Cochran Ave, Charlotte, MI 48813. The listed phone number is (517) 325-9090.

What is Samaritas Lutheran Social Services Of Michigan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Addiction (Substance Use Disorder), with taxonomy code 101YA0400X.

Is Samaritas Lutheran Social Services Of Michigan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samaritas Lutheran Social Services Of Michigan is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Samaritas Lutheran Social Services Of Michigan?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Samaritas Lutheran Social Services Of Michigan, 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Samaritas Lutheran Social Services Of Michigan accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and 1 other insurer list Samaritas Lutheran Social Services Of Michigan 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 Samaritas Lutheran Social Services Of Michigan was last updated on May 16, 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.