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A CARING ALTERNATIVE, LLC
NPI 1023456803
Community/Behavioral Health in Marion, NC

Active since June 13, 2013
5623 US 221 S, MARION, NC 28752(828) 437-3000(828) 437-4999 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 8, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About A Caring Alternative, Llc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

A CARING ALTERNATIVE, LLC (NPI 1023456803) is a healthcare organization registered as a community/behavioral health in Marion, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. The organization maintains a secondary practice location in Marion and lists Angela Renee West, Cheif Fianancial Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023456803
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251S00000X
Legal Business NameA CARING ALTERNATIVE, LLC
Location Address5623 US 221 SMarion, NC 28752-7028
Mailing AddressP.o. Box 1536Morganton, NC 28680-1536 · (828) 437-3000 · Fax (828) 437-4999
Phone(828) 437-3000
Fax(828) 437-4999
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialAngela Renee WestCheif Fianancial Officer · (828) 437-3000
Enumeration DateJune 13, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateApril 8, 2022
NPPES CertifiedApril 8, 2022
✔ NPI 1023456803 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCommunity/Behavioral HealthAgencies
Taxonomy Code251S00000X
Definition
A private or public agency usually under local government jurisdiction, responsible for assuring the delivery of community based mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and/or behavioral health services to individuals with those disabilities. Services may range from companion care, respite, transportation, community integration, crisis intervention and stabilization, supported employment, day support, prevocational services, residential support, therapeutic and supportive consultation, environmental modifications, intensive in-home therapy and day treatment, in addition to traditional mental health and behavioral treatment.
5623 US 221 S, Marion, NC 28752
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1361 N. Main St.Marion, NC 28752-3729 · Phone (828) 652-5444 · Fax (828) 437-4999

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid8302389HNC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee.Insurance ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

THE MCDOWELL HOSPITAL INC
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
5623 US 221 S
MARION, NC 28752
McDowell County (828) 250-2833
JOSEPH HURD HODGSON JR. LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
5623 US 221 S
MARION, NC 28752
McDowell County (828) 437-3000
MH MISSION HOSPITAL MCDOWELL, LLLP
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
5623 US 221 S
MARION, NC 28752
McDowell County (828) 659-5000
LACY NICOLE THOMPKINS
Social Worker (Clinical)
5623 US 221 S
MARION, NC 28752
McDowell County (828) 437-3000
AMY V JOLLY LCMHC
Counselor (Professional)
5623 US 221 S
MARION, NC 28752
McDowell County (828) 437-3000
CHRISTOPHER SHAWN KIRBY
Counselor (Professional)
5623 US 221 S
MARION, NC 28752
McDowell County (828) 437-3000
MELODY STINES BAILEY LCSWA
Social Worker (Clinical)
5623 US 221 S
MARION, NC 28752
McDowell County (828) 437-3000
DEMETRIA LESHA GILLIAM-WILLIAMS
Social Worker (Clinical)
5623 US 221 S
MARION, NC 28752
McDowell County (828) 437-3000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is A Caring Alternative, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for A Caring Alternative, LLC is 1023456803. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2013.

Where is A Caring Alternative, LLC located?

A Caring Alternative, LLC is located at 5623 Us 221 S, Marion, NC 28752. The listed phone number is (828) 437-3000.

What is A Caring Alternative, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Community/Behavioral Health with taxonomy code 251S00000X.

What insurance does A Caring Alternative, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list A Caring Alternative, LLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for A Caring Alternative, LLC was last updated on April 8, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.