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AFTON NICOLE NEAL LCSW
NPI 1073137444
Social Worker in Knoxville, TN

Active since June 02, 2020PECOS Enrolled
162 MARKET PLACE BLVD, KNOXVILLE, TN 37922(865) 212-6600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 8, 2024, Aug 4, 2020, Jun 2, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Afton Nicole Neal Lcsw NPPES

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

AFTON NICOLE NEAL LCSW (NPI 1073137444) is an individual social worker in Knoxville, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since June 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Knoxville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073137444
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy104100000X
Provider Legal NameAFTON NICOLE NEALCredential: LCSW
Location Address162 MARKET PLACE BLVDKnoxville, TN 37922-2337
Mailing Address201 W Springdale AveKnoxville, TN 37917-5158
Phone(865) 212-6600
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 8, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 8, 2024
✔ NPI 1073137444 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial WorkerBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code104100000X
Definition
A social worker is a person who is qualified by a Social Work degree, and licensed, certified or registered by the state as a social worker to practice within the scope of that license. A social worker provides assistance and counseling to clients and their families who are dealing with social, emotional and environmental problems. Social work services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, and the public.
162 MARKET PLACE BLVD, Knoxville, TN 37922
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 15310 Ball Camp PikeKnoxville, TN 37921-3234 · Phone (865) 523-4704

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1041C0700XTN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Oscar Insurance Company, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Afton Nicole Neal Lcsw is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Afton Neal reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, PC
Same address
Counseling
162D MARKET PLACE BLVD
Knoxville, TN 37922
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083480081 (865) 212-6600

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

MRS. TERESA DEAN COUNTISS LPC
Counselor (Professional)
162 MARKET PLACE BLVD, SUITE B
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
Knox County (865) 212-6600
MRS. TABITHA MILES LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
162 MARKET PLACE BLVD, STE D
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
Knox County (865) 212-6600

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 Afton Neal's NPI number?

The NPI number for Afton Neal is 1073137444. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2020.

Where is Afton Neal located?

Afton Neal practices at 162 Market Place Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37922. The listed phone number is (865) 212-6600.

What is Afton Neal's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker with taxonomy code 104100000X.

Is Afton Neal enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Afton Neal is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Afton Neal's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Afton Neal reassigns Medicare benefits to Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, PC (Knoxville, TN). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Afton Neal's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Afton Neal accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Afton Neal 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 Afton Neal was last updated on December 8, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 months 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.