Valerie Akins, - Medicare Clinical Social Worker in Mckinney, TX

Valerie Akins, is a medicare enrolled "Social Worker - Clinical" provider in Mckinney, Texas. She went to University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) and graduated in 2015 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Clinical Social Worker. Her current practice location is 1820 N Lake Forest Dr, Mckinney, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (469) 634-1270.

Valerie Akins is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 61726) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1922573310.

Contact Information

Valerie Akins,
1820 N Lake Forest Dr,
Mckinney, TX 75071-7665
(469) 634-1270
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameValerie Akins
GenderFemale
SpecialityClinical Social Worker
Experience10 Years
Location1820 N Lake Forest Dr, Mckinney, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Valerie Akins attended and graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1922573310
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/11/2018
  • Last Update Date: 01/07/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022355874
  • Enrollment ID: I20190131002972

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Valerie Akins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1922573310NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
1041C0700XSocial Worker - Clinical 61726 (Texas)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Valerie Akins allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameAcceptance Counseling Of North Texas, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679169098
PECOS PAC ID: 9537575329
Enrollment ID: O20210302001751

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Valerie Akins is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Valerie Akins,
1820 N Lake Forest Dr,
Mckinney, TX 75071-7665

Ph: (469) 634-1272
Valerie Akins,
1820 N Lake Forest Dr,
Mckinney, TX 75071-7665

Ph: (469) 634-1270

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