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RICHARD LOUIS WHEELER LPCC,TCADC,NCC
NPI 1982095212
Counselor - Professional in Lexington, KY

Active since February 09, 2015PECOS Enrolled
160 MOORE DR STE 201, LEXINGTON, KY 40503(859) 785-1030 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 28, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 28, 2022, Jan 5, 2020, Jul 22, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Richard Louis Wheeler Lpcc,tcadc,ncc NPPES

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

RICHARD LOUIS WHEELER LPCC,TCADC,NCC (NPI 1982095212) is an individual professional provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (174040) and active in the NPI registry since February 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982095212
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy101YP2500X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD LOUIS WHEELERCredential: LPCC,TCADC,NCC
Location Address160 MOORE DR STE 201Lexington, KY 40503-2936
Mailing Address121 Mockingbird Hill DrRichmond, KY 40475-8007 · (859) 785-1030
Phone(859) 785-1030
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateFebruary 9, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 28, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 28, 2022
✔ NPI 1982095212 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · ProfessionalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YP2500X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 174040
Also ListedCounselor · Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)Taxonomy 101YA0400X · License 169402 (KY)
160 MOORE DR STE 201, Lexington, KY 40503
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid7100488590KY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.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)

Richard Louis Wheeler Lpcc,tcadc,ncc 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 Richard Wheeler reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Optimal Living Services, LLC
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Facility
1035 STRADER DR
Lexington, KY 40505
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831753771 (859) 785-1030

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 Richard Wheeler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Wheeler is 1982095212. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 9, 2015.

Where is Richard Wheeler located?

Richard Wheeler practices at 160 Moore Dr Ste 201, Lexington, KY 40503. The listed phone number is (859) 785-1030.

What is Richard Wheeler's specialty?

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

Is Richard Wheeler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Wheeler is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Richard Wheeler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Wheeler reassigns Medicare benefits to Optimal Living Services, LLC (Lexington, KY). 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 Richard Wheeler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Richard Wheeler accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Richard Wheeler 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 Richard Wheeler was last updated on October 28, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.