Merlena James Turks, LPC
NPI 1578018271 · Professional Counselor · Katy, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Mental Health Counselor · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Merlena James Turks, LPC is a Professional Counselor provider in Katy, TX (NPI 1578018271).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578018271
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Professional CounselorBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Credential
- LPC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 72524 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-08-23
- Last updated
- 2025-05-08
- Certified
- 2025-05-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Merlena James Turks's NPI number?
- Merlena James Turks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578018271, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Merlena James Turks's specialty?
- Merlena James Turks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Professional Counselor (Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers).
- Where is Merlena James Turks located?
- Merlena James Turks's practice location on file with NPPES is 24285 Katy Fwy Ste 300-63, Katy, TX 77494-1327.
- What is Merlena James Turks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Merlena James Turks is (979) 203-6863.
- Does Merlena James Turks accept Medicare?
- Merlena James Turks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Merlena James Turks's NPI active?
- Yes — Merlena James Turks's NPI (1578018271) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.