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JAMES SIPOWICZ MSSW, LCSW
NPI 1245878883
Social Worker - Clinical in Asheville, NC

Active since December 13, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
356 BILTMORE AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801(828) 254-2700(828) 254-1524 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 17, 2026, Dec 13, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About James Sipowicz Mssw, Lcsw NPPES

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

JAMES SIPOWICZ MSSW, LCSW (NPI 1245878883) is an individual clinical provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (C014944) and active in the NPI registry since December 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Asheville, and is a graduate of University Of Texas At Austin Dell Medical School (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245878883
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameJAMES SIPOWICZCredential: MSSW, LCSW
Location Address356 BILTMORE AVEAsheville, NC 28801-4504
Mailing Address356 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801-4504 · (828) 254-2700 · Fax (828) 254-1524
Phone(828) 254-2700
Fax(828) 254-1524
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas At Austin Dell Medical SchoolGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateDecember 13, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateApril 17, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 17, 2026
✔ NPI 1245878883 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in NC · C014944
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
356 BILTMORE AVE, Asheville, NC 28801
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1276 N Bear Creek RdAsheville, NC 28806-1807 · Phone (512) 415-3446

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Sipowicz Mssw, Lcsw 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 ID8527446681
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220601000994
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Group psychotherapy 90853
Group psychotherapy involves individuals discussing their issues in a group setting, led by a professional therapist. It provides a supportive environment where members can learn from each other's experiences, gain different perspectives, and develop new ways to handle challenges.
403 services22 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28801 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$0.00 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

EMMA RUTH BUTTERWORTH
Social Worker (Clinical)
356 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (843) 452-9891
RHA HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
Community/Behavioral Health
356 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 253-5013
CYNTHIA MCLENDON
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
356 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 254-5008
AMANDA READ
Social Worker (Clinical)
356 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 254-2700
MELLISSA ANN DUTTLE LCSWA
Social Worker (Clinical)
356 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 394-5574
DERRICK HALL LCSWA
Social Worker (Clinical)
356 BILTMORE AVE, 200
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 254-2700
MARIA ELENA PERRY OGG MSW, LCSWA
Social Worker (Clinical)
356 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 254-2700
MS. SONDRA BEAR-ROSEN LPC
Counselor (Professional)
356 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 253-5013

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 James Sipowicz's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Sipowicz is 1245878883. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 13, 2019.

Where is James Sipowicz located?

James Sipowicz practices at 356 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801. The listed phone number is (828) 254-2700.

What is James Sipowicz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is James Sipowicz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Sipowicz 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.

What insurance does James Sipowicz accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list James Sipowicz 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 James Sipowicz was last updated on April 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.