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2026 NPPES data Mental Health Counselor NPI 1982934998 MS LPC CANDIATE
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Mental Health Counselor in McAlester, Oklahoma.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 293,893 in Mental Health Counselor, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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What the federal data shows
Bessie Sam, MS LPC CANDIATE is a Mental Health Counselor in McAlester, Oklahoma, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.
- #2
- Mental Health Counselor rank among Oklahoma specialties
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1982934998 · Mental Health Counselor
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-NONE · BOOK-MID · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1982934998
- ENUM-MID 2010
- TAX-MEGA 294K Mental Health
- RX-NONE No Part D
- BOOK-MID 6,431 in Oklahoma
- PHOTO-ENUM Leydi Espinosa · 2010
What does the federal data show about Bessie Sam, MS LPC CANDIATE?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Mental Health Counselor
Specialty distribution in Oklahoma
How Mental Health Counselor compares to other specialties among Oklahoma providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1982934998 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Mental Health Counselor |
| Credentials | MS LPC CANDIATE |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/14/2010 |
Mental Health Counselor Overview
How Bessie Sam, MS LPC CANDIATE fits within the Mental Health Counselor landscape nationally.
293,893
Mental Health Counselor Providers in US
55
States with Mental Health Counselor
1,063
Avg Claims per Provider
Nationwide Mental Health Counselor peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Sam, both outside Oklahoma so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2010)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Mental Health Counselor Providers in Oklahoma
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Oklahoma, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sam.
One of 6,431 Mental Health Counselor providers enrolled in Oklahoma, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Kerry Abbott
LPC
Broken Arrow, OK
Dr. Carol Abel
LPC
Oklahoma City, OK
Dr. Mark Abel
BA
Muskogee, OK
Meghan Abell
Nowata, OK
Rhema Abercrombie
Enid, OK
Compare Mental Health Counselor nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bessie Sam, MS LPC CANDIATE's specialty? ▼
Bessie Sam, MS LPC CANDIATE specializes in Mental Health Counselor and practices in McAlester, Oklahoma. Credentials: MS LPC CANDIATE.
Where is Bessie Sam, MS LPC CANDIATE located? ▼
Bessie Sam, MS LPC CANDIATE is located at 721 S GEORGE NIGH EXPY # 4, McAlester, OK, 74501. Phone: (918) 302-0909.
What is Bessie Sam, MS LPC CANDIATE's NPI number? ▼
Bessie Sam, MS LPC CANDIATE's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982934998, issued on 01/14/2010.
How many Mental Health Counselor providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 293,893 Mental Health Counselor providers across 55 states in the US. The average Mental Health Counselor provider writes 1,063 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Bessie Sam, MS LPC CANDIATE accept Medicare? ▼
Bessie Sam, MS LPC CANDIATE appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Bessie Sam, MS LPC CANDIATE's credentials? ▼
Bessie Sam, MS LPC CANDIATE's NPI is 1982934998 with credentials MS LPC CANDIATE. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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