OPTUM BEHAVIORAL CARE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PC
NPI 1083480081
Psychologist - Counseling in Knoxville, TN

Active since November 30, 2023
162D MARKET PLACE BLVD, KNOXVILLE, TN 37922(865) 212-6600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, Pc NPPES

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

OPTUM BEHAVIORAL CARE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PC (NPI 1083480081), doing business as Bearden Behavioral Health Of Tennessee, is a healthcare organization registered as a counseling in Knoxville, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since November 2023. The organization maintains 2 additional practice locations and lists Virginia Marie Steelman, Secretary, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083480081
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy103TC1900X
Legal Business NameOPTUM BEHAVIORAL CARE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PC
Location Address162D MARKET PLACE BLVDKnoxville, TN 37922-2337
Mailing Address11000 Optum CirEden Prairie, MN 55344-2503 · (865) 212-6600
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialVirginia Marie SteelmanSecretary · (704) 506-6267
Enumeration DateNovember 30, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 24, 2025
NPPES CertifiedMarch 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1083480081 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · CounselingBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103TC1900X
Definition
A psychologist who specializes in general practice and health service. It focuses on how people function both personally and in their relationships at all ages. Counseling psychology addresses the emotional, social, work, school and physical health concerns people may have at different stages in their lives, focusing on typical life stresses and more severe issues with which people may struggle as individuals and as a part of families, groups and organizations. Counseling psychologists help people with physical, emotional and mental health issues improve their sense of well-being, alleviate feelings of distress and resolve crises. They also provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of more severe psychological symptoms.
162D MARKET PLACE BLVD, Knoxville, TN 37922

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsBearden Behavioral Health Of Tennessee

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1194B Market Place BlvdKnoxville, TN 37922-2337 · Phone (865) 212-6600
Location 2192B Market Place BlvdKnoxville, TN 37922-2337 · Phone (865) 212-6600

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, Pc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

18

Medicare enrollment records show 18 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, PC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 6 practice at this address and 8 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 5

Mental Health Counselor7
Clinical Social Worker5
Nurse Practitioner4
Clinical Psychologist1
Psychiatry1

Clinicians, nearest first (18)

Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1548018153
162D MARKET PLACE BLVD
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 212-6600
✔ PECOSSame address
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1861019598
162D MARKET PLACE BLVD
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 212-6600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1073137444
162 MARKET PLACE BLVD
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 212-6600
✔ PECOSSame address
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1154026037
162D MARKET PLACE BLVD
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 212-6600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1366044273
162D MARKET PLACE BLVD
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 212-6600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1205277977
194 MARKET PLACE BLVD
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 212-6600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1225793433
1415 OLD WEISGARBER RD
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 588-3173
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1538398623
6231 HIGHLAND PLACE WAY STE 101
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 264-2400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.0 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1154384097
205 W SPRINGDALE AVE
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 637-9711
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1558361493
7714 CONNER RD STE 105
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 947-6220
✔ PECOS11 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1235618414
100 ADAMS LN
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 483-7743
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1760632939
451 BMH PHYSICIANS OFFICE BLDG
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 981-2315
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1235159641
907 E LAMAR ALEXANDER PKWY
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 981-2300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1033750914
2320 E LAMAR ALEXANDER PKWY
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 981-2300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1588242416
1124 BLANTON DR # 100
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 286-6950
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare31 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1033585930
886 HIGHWAY 411 N
Etowah, TN 37331
(615) 673-6737
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare46 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1215442959
650 JOEL DR
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(270) 798-8400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare194 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1538468178
9330 59TH AVE SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 581-7020
✔ PECOS2,113 mi

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

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 Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, PC is 1083480081. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 30, 2023. The provider is doing business as Bearden Behavioral Health of Tennessee.

Where is Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, PC located?

Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, PC is located at 162D Market Place Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37922. The listed phone number is (865) 212-6600.

What is Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, PC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Counseling, with taxonomy code 103TC1900X.

Is Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 18 clinicians in 5 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, PC. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Mental Health Counselor (7), Clinical Social Worker (5) and Nurse Practitioner (4). Of these, 6 practice at this address and 8 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, PC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, PC 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 Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, PC was last updated on March 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.