2026 NPPES data Mental Health Counselor NPI 1609839539 MSW, LCSW
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PAUL ACRA, MSW, LCSW

Mental Health Counselor in LEXINGTON, Kentucky. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data reveals: PAUL ACRA, MSW, LCSW is a Mental Health Counselor ([object Object]) practicing in LEXINGTON, Kentucky .

What stands out: PAUL ACRA, MSW, LCSW specializes in Mental Health Counselor and practices in LEXINGTON, Kentucky, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry. Every detail on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

PAUL ACRA, MSW, LCSW at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/11/2006

NPI 1609839539

Primary specialty

Mental Health Counselor

High-volume

292,612 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Mental Health Counselor compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Mental Health Counselor share within Kentucky

1. Mental Health Counselor42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Mental Health Counselor share within Kentucky

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Mental Health Counselor (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Mental Health Counselor ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Mental Health Counselor) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Mental Health Counselor) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

PAUL ACRA, MSW, LCSW is a Mental Health Counselor provider practicing in LEXINGTON, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MSW, LCSW. NPI: 1609839539. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

PAUL ACRA, MSW, LCSW appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Mental Health Counselor provider holding MSW, LCSW credentials at 3175 CUSTER DR, LEXINGTON, KY, 40517, with a listed phone of (859) 273-1288. NPI 1609839539 was issued on 04/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ACRA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Mental Health Counselor providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Mental Health Counselor is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 292,612 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,063 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3175 CUSTER DR
LEXINGTON, KY 40517

Provider Details

NPI 1609839539
Specialty Mental Health Counselor
Credentials MSW, LCSW
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/11/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAUL ACRA, MSW, LCSW bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

PSYCHOLOGICAL AND BEHAVIORAL CONSULTANTS LLC
LOUISVILLE, KY

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Mental Health Counselor Overview

How PAUL ACRA, MSW, LCSW fits within the Mental Health Counselor landscape nationally.

292,612
Mental Health Counselor Providers in US
55
States with Mental Health Counselor
1,063
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Mental Health Counselor Providers in Kentucky

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ACRA.

Compare Mental Health Counselor nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL ACRA, MSW, LCSW's specialty?
PAUL ACRA, MSW, LCSW specializes in Mental Health Counselor and practices in LEXINGTON, Kentucky. Credentials: MSW, LCSW.
Where is PAUL ACRA, MSW, LCSW located?
PAUL ACRA, MSW, LCSW is located at 3175 CUSTER DR, LEXINGTON, KY, 40517. Phone: (859) 273-1288.
What is PAUL ACRA, MSW, LCSW's NPI number?
PAUL ACRA, MSW, LCSW's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609839539, issued on 04/11/2006.
How many Mental Health Counselor providers are there in the US?
There are 292,612 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 PAUL ACRA, MSW, LCSW accept Medicare?
PAUL ACRA, MSW, LCSW appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL ACRA, MSW, LCSW's credentials?
PAUL ACRA, MSW, LCSW's NPI is 1609839539 with credentials MSW, LCSW. 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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