Individual provider

Leonor Lara, LCPC

Mental Health Counselor Professional Counselor Medicare enrolled

Leonor Lara, LCPC is a Professional Counselor in Columbia, MD, registered under NPI 1649878505. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 5850 WATERLOO RD STE 230, Columbia, MD 21045. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
LGP7348 MD Mental Health Counselor
LC12622 MD Professional Counselor primary

This provider holds licence LGP7348 issued in MD. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Mental Health Counselor
PAC ID
0244762771
Enrollment ID
I20241022001790

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Mental Health Counselor. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Professional covers

Definition to come... NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 101YP2500X
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers Counselor Professional

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
101YM0800X Mental Health Counselor Mental Health LGP7348 MD
101YP2500X Professional Counselor Professional LC12622 MD primary

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1649878505 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateOct 13, 2020
Last updatedFeb 19, 2026
StatusActive
Sole proprietorYes
GenderFemale
CredentialLCPC
Practice address 5850 WATERLOO RD STE 230
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 757-2077
Other names Leonor Lara Other Name
This record was updated on Feb 19, 2026, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1649878505 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 5 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 6 4 9 8 7 8 5 0
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 6 8 9 7 7 7 5 0

Sum = 75 · next multiple of 10 = 80 · check digit = 5 · actual last digit = 5

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1649878505?
NPI 1649878505 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Leonor Lara, LCPC in Columbia, MD. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Professional cover?
Definition to come...
How do I contact Leonor Lara, LCPC?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (410) 757-2077, last updated Feb 19, 2026. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Leonor Lara, LCPC accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1649878505 a valid number?
Yes. 1649878505 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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