BLUE RIDGE HOPE
NPI 1104440726
Counselor - Mental Health in Rutherfordton, NC

Active since May 29, 2020
131 W 2ND ST, RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139(828) 202-3075(828) 255-1968 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 5, 2025, Sep 19, 2024, Dec 15, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Blue Ridge Hope NPPES

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

BLUE RIDGE HOPE (NPI 1104440726) is a healthcare organization registered as a mental health in Rutherfordton, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since May 2020. The organization maintains 2 additional practice locations and lists Allyson Smith, Assistant Executive Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104440726
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Legal Business NameBLUE RIDGE HOPE
Location Address131 W 2ND STRutherfordton, NC 28139-2448
Mailing Address131 W 2nd StRutherfordton, NC 28139-2448 · (828) 202-3075
Fax(828) 255-1968
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialAllyson SmithAssistant Executive Director · (828) 429-2221
Enumeration DateMay 29, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateMay 5, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 5, 2025
✔ NPI 1104440726 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Mental HealthBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YM0800X
Also ListedSocial Worker · ClinicalTaxonomy 1041C0700X
Also ListedCommunity/Behavioral HealthTaxonomy 251S00000X
131 W 2ND ST, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1654 W Main StForest City, NC 28043-2819 · Phone (828) 202-3075
Location 211 Rocket DrAsheville, NC 28803-9100 · Phone (828) 202-3075

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)

Blue Ridge Hope is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

10

Medicare enrollment records show 10 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Blue Ridge Hope, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 8 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 3

Mental Health Counselor5
Clinical Social Worker4
Nurse Practitioner1

Clinicians, nearest first (10)

Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1104268291
131 W 2ND ST
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 202-3075
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1497487052
131 W 2ND ST
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 255-1968
✔ PECOSSame address
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1639308976
131 W 2ND ST
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 202-3075
✔ PECOSSame address
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1194345215
185 N MAIN ST STE A
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 202-3075
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1174174601
356 CHARLOTTE RD
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-7945
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1225373665
271 CALLAHAN KOON RD
Spindale, NC 28160
(828) 288-8773
✔ PECOS3.1 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1649005950
314 US HIGHWAY 221A
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 202-3075
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.8 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1750142733
314 US HIGHWAY 221A
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 202-3075
✔ PECOS7.8 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1083398630
79 ACADEMY ST
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 559-0125
✔ PECOS22 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1790384428
100 ALTA VISTA ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-3160
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare33 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 Blue Ridge Hope's NPI number?

The NPI number for Blue Ridge Hope is 1104440726. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 29, 2020.

Where is Blue Ridge Hope located?

Blue Ridge Hope is located at 131 W 2nd St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. The listed phone number is (828) 202-3075.

What is Blue Ridge Hope's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.

Is Blue Ridge Hope enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Blue Ridge Hope is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Blue Ridge Hope?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 10 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Blue Ridge Hope. 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 (5), Clinical Social Worker (4) and Nurse Practitioner (1). Of these, 3 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 Blue Ridge Hope accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Blue Ridge Hope 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 Blue Ridge Hope was last updated on May 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.