Quick answers
- Does Christen M. Barnum-Bishop accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christen M. Barnum-Bishop accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is Christen M. Barnum-Bishop's NPI number?
- 1285389502. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Christen M. Barnum-Bishop is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 304 S 22nd StTemple, TX 76501 (254) 778‑4841
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christen M. Barnum-Bishop as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Central Counties Center for Mental Health and Mental Retardation SRVS18 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Mental Health Counselorprimary
Other mental health counselors in Temple
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Temple, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Central Counties Center for Mental Health and Mental Retardation SRVS
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285389502 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians