MAHEC DENTAL HEALTH CENTER
NPI 1093879363
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Asheville, NC

Active since December 21, 2006CLIA 34D2130088 · Waiver
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803(828) 252-4290(828) 333-5871 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 5, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 5, 2024, May 16, 2022, Mar 20, 2020 and 6 more (9 updates tracked since 2018).

About Mahec Dental Health Center NPPES

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

MAHEC DENTAL HEALTH CENTER (NPI 1093879363) is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Asheville, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through May 1, 2027, maintains a secondary practice location in Columbus, and lists William Hathaway, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093879363
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QF0400X
Legal Business NameMOUNTAIN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER, INC.
Location Address123 HENDERSONVILLE RDAsheville, NC 28803-2868
Mailing Address119 Hendersonville RdAsheville, NC 28803-2868
Fax(828) 333-5871
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialWilliam HathawayCeo · (828) 257-4400
Enumeration DateDecember 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 5, 20249 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 5, 2024
✔ NPI 1093879363 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QF0400X
Also ListedDentist · General PracticeTaxonomy 1223G0001X
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD, Asheville, NC 28803

Other Names 2

Doing Business AsMahec Dental Health Center
Doing Business AsMahec Dental Health Center At Columbus

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1130 Forest Glen RdColumbus, NC 28722-3456 · Phone (828) 722-0003 · Fax (828) 333-5460

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)

Mahec Dental Health Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

215

Medicare enrollment records show 215 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Mahec Dental Health Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 129 practice at this address and 197 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 19

Family Practice49
Clinical Social Worker38
Obstetrics/Gynecology27
Mental Health Counselor26
Internal Medicine22
Nurse Practitioner16
Psychiatry11
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)10
11 other specialties16

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 215
Family Practice
NPI 1386059202
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 257-4730
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1750886636
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 257-4730
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1376247395
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 407-2415
✔ PECOSSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1144807439
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 771-3500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1760634265
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 257-4730
✔ PECOSSame address
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1710324249
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 257-4730
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Sports Medicine
NPI 1144923046
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 257-4730
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1972875557
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 257-4730
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1093189011
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 257-4730
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1053317032
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 771-3500
✔ PECOSSame address
Dentist
NPI 1376121053
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 252-4290
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Sports Medicine
NPI 1477949394
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 257-4730
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1801806591
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 257-4730
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1164730735
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 257-4730
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Endocrinology
NPI 1063543163
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 771-3500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1710514898
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 257-4730
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1366676231
119 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 771-5500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Psychiatry
NPI 1336777994
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 398-3601
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Marriage and Family Therapist
NPI 1710393681
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 398-3601
✔ PECOSSame address
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1851723795
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 398-3601
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
See all 215 clinicians

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 34D2130088

Mahec Dental Health Center & Center For Advanced Training · Asheville, NC
Active · expires May 1, 2027
CLIA Number34D2130088
Laboratory TypeDental Practice
Certificate Effective DateMay 2, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMay 1, 2027
Laboratory DirectorKatherine Jowers
Laboratory Phone(828) 252-4290
Laboratory LocationMahec Dental Health Center & Center For Advanced Training123 Hendersonville Road - 2nd Floor, Asheville, NC 28803
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. is 1093879363. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 21, 2006. The provider is doing business as Mahec Dental Health Center and MAHEC Dental Health Center at Columbus.

Where is Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. located?

Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. is located at 123 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803. The listed phone number is (828) 252-4290.

What is Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with taxonomy code 261QF0400X.

Is Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 215 clinicians in 19 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc.. 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 Family Practice (49), Clinical Social Worker (38) and Obstetrics/Gynecology (27). Of these, 129 practice at this address and 197 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 34D2130088) is associated with this NPI, valid through May 1, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and 1 other insurer list Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. 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 Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. was last updated on March 5, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.