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DEBBIE L PUNCH LCAS-A
NPI 1174982797
Counselor - Professional in Hickory, NC

Active since February 11, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1109 2ND AVE SW, HICKORY, NC 28602(828) 327-6026(828) 327-8796 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 11, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 11, 2020, Feb 11, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Debbie L Punch Lcas-a NPPES

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

DEBBIE L PUNCH LCAS-A (NPI 1174982797) is an individual professional provider in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (12190) and active in the NPI registry since February 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174982797
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YP2500X
Provider Legal NameDEBBIE L PUNCHCredential: LCAS-A
Location Address1109 2ND AVE SWHickory, NC 28602-2545
Mailing AddressPo Box 1536Morganton, NC 28680-1536 · (828) 437-3000 · Fax (828) 437-4999
Phone(828) 327-6026
Fax(828) 327-8796
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateFebruary 11, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 11, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1174982797 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · ProfessionalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YP2500X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 12190
Also ListedCounselor · Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)Taxonomy 101YA0400X · License 22561 (NC)
Also ListedCounselor · Mental HealthTaxonomy 101YM0800X · License 12190 (NC)
1109 2ND AVE SW, Hickory, NC 28602
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Debbie L Punch Lcas-a is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3375984800
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240514004166
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 Debbie Punch reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

A Caring Alternative, LLC
18 mi
Community/Behavioral Health
301 E MEETING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 22 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720514920 (828) 437-3000

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 8

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

RICHARD DARRELL PARLIER LCAS
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
1109 2ND AVE SW
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 327-6026
CLAY WILSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC
Social Worker (Clinical)
1109 2ND AVE SW
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 327-6026
MR. THOMAS PAUL HENSLEY LPC, LCAS
Counselor (Mental Health)
1109 2ND AVE SW
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 327-6026
DR. BRITT LEE THORNBURG D.C.
Chiropractor
1109 2ND AVE SW
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 222-0818
DR. KEVIN PATRICK CARMEN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1109 2ND AVE SW
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 327-6026
CLAY WILSON & ASSOCIATES
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1109 2ND AVE SW
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 327-6026
MS. ELIZABETH LAFEVRE LPC
Counselor (Mental Health)
1109 2ND AVE SW
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 327-6026
MS. HEATHER LAIL LCAS
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
1109 2ND AVE SW
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 327-6026

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 Debbie Punch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Debbie Punch is 1174982797. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 11, 2016.

Where is Debbie Punch located?

Debbie Punch practices at 1109 2nd Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602. The listed phone number is (828) 327-6026.

What is Debbie Punch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Professional, with taxonomy code 101YP2500X.

Is Debbie Punch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Debbie Punch is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Debbie Punch's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Debbie Punch reassigns Medicare benefits to A Caring Alternative, LLC (Morganton, NC). 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 Debbie Punch's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Debbie Punch accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Cigna Healthcare and 2 other insurers list Debbie Punch 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 Debbie Punch was last updated on February 11, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.