NUTRITIOUS THOUGHTS
NPI 1255715827
Dietitian, Registered in Asheville, NC

Active since July 14, 2015
31 COLLEGE PL STE 200, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801(828) 333-0096(828) 505-8772 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 11, 2025, Apr 23, 2021, Nov 20, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Nutritious Thoughts NPPES

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

NUTRITIOUS THOUGHTS (NPI 1255715827) is a healthcare organization registered as a dietitian, registered in Asheville, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since July 2015. The organization maintains 2 additional practice locations and lists Kendra L Gaffney, Group Practice Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255715827
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy133V00000X
Legal Business NameNUTRITIOUS THOUGHTS
Location Address31 COLLEGE PL STE 200Asheville, NC 28801-1409
Mailing Address789 Sand Hill RdAsheville, NC 28806-1529 · (828) 333-0096 · Fax (828) 505-8772
Fax(828) 505-8772
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKendra L GaffneyGroup Practice Owner · (828) 333-0096
Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJune 11, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 11, 2026
✔ NPI 1255715827 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDietitian, RegisteredDietary & Nutritional Service Providers
Taxonomy Code133V00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · L003849
Definition
A Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is an individual uniquely trained in the science of nutrition and practice of dietetics to design and provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and other evidence-based applications of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) that exemplify the profession's systematic approach to providing high quality nutrition care. Registered dietitians provide MNT for the purpose of disease prevention or management, or to treat or rehabilitate an illness, injury, or condition, with the use of specific, indicated physical and cognitive nutrition care services comprised of one or more of the following aspects of the NCP: nutrition assessment/reassessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention (e.g., nutrition counseling, therapeutic diet ordering, and nutrition education) and nutrition monitoring and evaluation.
31 COLLEGE PL STE 200, Asheville, NC 28801

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11612 Asheville Hwy Ste 1Hendersonville, NC 28791-3466 · Phone (828) 333-0096 · Fax (828) 505-8772
Location 2341 Kilmayne Dr Ste 104Cary, NC 27511-4490 · Phone (828) 333-0096 · Fax (828) 505-8772

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE 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)

Nutritious Thoughts is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

14

Medicare enrollment records show 14 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Nutritious Thoughts, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 9 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (14)

Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1104469501
31 COLLEGE PL STE 200
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 333-0096
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1760936009
31 COLLEGE PL STE 200
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 333-0096
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1447532239
31 COLLEGE PL STE B200
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 333-0096
Same address
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1376137133
31 COLLEGE PL STE 200
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 333-0096
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1205618642
31 COLLEGE PL
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 333-0096
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1891550695
31 COLLEGE PL
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 333-0096
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1902518244
31 COLLEGE PL STE 200
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 333-0096
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1841724085
31 COLLEGE PL STE 200
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 333-0096
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1750967980
31 COLLEGE PL STE 200
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 333-0096
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1336534825
126 DRIFTWOOD LN
Mills River, NC 28759
(719) 534-3337
✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1073379269
1612 ASHEVILLE HWY STE 1&3
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 333-0096
✔ Accepts Medicare19 mi
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1255812822
341 KILMAYNE DR STE 104
Cary, NC 27511
(828) 333-0096
✔ Accepts Medicare212 mi
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1215715909
1300 WOODLINE DR
Raleigh, NC 27603
(785) 341-8397
✔ Accepts Medicare219 mi
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1346739117
14032 KENNINGTON PARK DR APT 306
Raleigh, NC 27614
(573) 318-6551
226 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 Nutritious Thoughts's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nutritious Thoughts is 1255715827. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2015.

Where is Nutritious Thoughts located?

Nutritious Thoughts is located at 31 College Pl Ste 200, Asheville, NC 28801. The listed phone number is (828) 333-0096.

What is Nutritious Thoughts's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dietitian, Registered with taxonomy code 133V00000X.

Is Nutritious Thoughts enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nutritious Thoughts is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Nutritious Thoughts?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 14 clinicians, all in Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional, reassign their Medicare billing to Nutritious Thoughts. 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. Of these, 9 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Nutritious Thoughts accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Nutritious Thoughts 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 Nutritious Thoughts was last updated on June 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.