Walter Lathy, M.F.T.
NPI 1598798118 · Marriage & Family Therapist · Long Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Mental Health Counselor · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Lathy, M.F.T. is a Marriage & Family Therapist provider in Long Beach, CA (NPI 1598798118).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598798118
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Marriage & Family TherapistBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Credential
- M.F.T.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MFC12743 (CA)
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
19 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
- 2006-07-08
- Last updated
- 2016-11-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Lathy's NPI number?
- Walter Lathy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598798118, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Lathy's specialty?
- Walter Lathy is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Marriage & Family Therapist (Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers).
- Where is Walter Lathy located?
- Walter Lathy's practice location on file with NPPES is 5855 E Naples Plz, Long Beach, CA 90803-5060.
- What is Walter Lathy's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Lathy is (213) 422-9929.
- Does Walter Lathy accept Medicare?
- Walter Lathy is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Lathy's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Lathy's NPI (1598798118) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-11-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.