Providers
All 12 in NH
LIFEWORKS COUNSELING ASSOCIATES PLLC
NPI 1144889130, organization, Laconia, NH, Social Worker
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Evidence tier
adjudicated in a public enforcement record
- Adjudicated (sentenced) per a Department of Justice release dated January 28, 2026.
- Medicaid paid $369,030 in the last 12 observed months.
score 96 of 100, rank 93, $369K at stake
National provider registry
From the CMS NPPES Registry, refreshed daily.
| Name | LIFEWORKS COUNSELING ASSOCIATES PLLC (also LIFEWORKS COUNSELING ASSOCIATES, PLLC) |
| Type | Organization |
| Status | Active |
| NPI issued | June 12, 2019, last updated July 5, 2021 |
| Practice location | 35 ACADEMY ST, Laconia, NH 03246-3606, 603-556-4360 |
| Mailing address | PO BOX 6421, Laconia, NH 03247-6421 |
| Authorized official | DAVID FERRUOLO (President) |
| Specialties | Counselor, Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) (101YA0400X) Counselor, Mental Health (101YM0800X) Counselor, Professional (101YP2500X) Social Worker, Clinical (1041C0700X) Nurse Practitioner, Psych/Mental Health (363LP0808X) Social Worker (104100000X, primary) |
In this area
12 providers in NH carry an indicator in the public record, with $12.9M at stake between them. The most common is part of a provider network, on 5 of them, followed by more hours than a day holds on 4. 1 is tier 1: documented action, then payment.
| tier | provider | at stake | why |
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| 1 | ALLSTAR MEDICAL SUPPLY CORPORATION Moultonborough, NH, ranked 323 | $5K |
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| 3 | J & K STAFFING SOLUTIONS, LLC Salem, NH, ranked 761 | $10.5M |
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| 3 | HANOVER HILL HEALTH CARE CENTER SERVICES INC. Manchester, NH, ranked 1669 | $689 |
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| 3 | TUFTS MEDICINE CARE AT HOME, INC. North Hampton, NH, ranked 5589 | $0 |
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| 3 | COVENANT LIVING OF KEENE Keene, NH, ranked 5736 | $0 |
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| 3 | HANOVER TERRACE, LLC Hanover, NH, ranked 5858 | $0 |
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| 4 | SHARILYN MOTT Dover, NH, ranked 9269 | $414K |
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| 4 | LISA MITCHELL Hampton Falls, NH, ranked 9291 | $383K |
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Recent enforcement in NH
All releasesDepartment of Justice and HHS-OIG releases for this state, newest first. Each opens in a new tab.
DOJChargedJun 25, 2026
The District of New Hampshire and the New England Strike Force Charges Money Laundering Operation Tied to Nearly $3 Billion Dollar Health Care Fraud Scheme
Two alleged associates of a Transnational Criminal Organization were charged with conspiring to commit money laundering of proceeds from a nationwide scheme in which nearly $3 billion in fraudulent claims for durable medical equipment were submitted to Medicare using stolen identities of patients and doctors, with proceeds funneled through nominee-owned bank accounts to shell companies and overseas banks.
DOJChargedJun 23, 2026
Four Charged in New Hampshire as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown
Four defendants were charged in New Hampshire with fraudulent Medicare claims for durable medical equipment, money laundering of health care fraud proceeds, theft of a U.S. citizen's identity to obtain Medicare and Medicaid benefits, and a pharmacist's diversion of controlled substances.
DOJSentencedJan 28, 2026
Repeat Health Care Fraud Offender Sentenced for Defrauding New Hampshire Medicaid
Alonso, while on the HHS-OIG Exclusion List, provided psychotherapy services billed to New Hampshire Medicaid and caused claims to be submitted for counseling services not provided as represented, causing approximately $173,998 in payments.
DOJCivil settlementDec 10, 2025
Telehealth Company Agrees to Pay $300,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
LifeWorks Counseling Associates and its owner submitted claims and received reimbursement from Medicaid for services provided by Erik Alonso, who was excluded from federal health care programs at the time.
DOJPleaded guiltyOct 23, 2025
Repeat Offender Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud Scheme in New Hampshire
Alonso, an excluded psychotherapist, worked for a New Hampshire telehealth mental health provider and caused claims to be submitted to New Hampshire Medicaid for services he was barred from billing and for counseling services that were not provided as represented, causing payments of approximately $173,998.83.
Referral packet
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