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MELISSA NICOLE DUGAS LPC-S
NPI 1255984126
Counselor in West Columbia, SC

Active since July 19, 2019PECOS Enrolled
205 CEDAR HILL LN, WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29170(504) 264-1780 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 2, 2025, Jul 19, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Melissa Nicole Dugas Lpc-s NPPES

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

MELISSA NICOLE DUGAS LPC-S (NPI 1255984126) is an individual counselor in West Columbia, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since July 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255984126
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101Y00000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA NICOLE DUGASCredential: LPC-S
Location Address205 CEDAR HILL LNWest Columbia, SC 29170-1257
Mailing Address7240 Crowder Blvd Ste 400New Orleans, LA 70127-1923
Phone(504) 264-1780
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 19, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 2, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 2, 2026
✔ NPI 1255984126 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselorBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101Y00000X
Definition
A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification.
Also ListedCounselor · Mental HealthTaxonomy 101YM0800X · License 22462 (NC)
Also ListedCounselor · ProfessionalTaxonomy 101YP2500X · License 7976 (LA), 10691 (SC)
205 CEDAR HILL LN, West Columbia, SC 29170
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1305 Briarmeade StGretna, LA 70056-7226 · Phone (504) 264-1780
Location 2406 Saxby WayHolly Ridge, NC 28445-8026 · Phone (504) 264-1780

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, HMO Louisiana 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 (PECOS)

Melissa Nicole Dugas Lpc-s is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Melissa Dugas reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Mental Health Specialty Group PA
191 mi
Mental Health
110 N CORCORAN ST FL 5
Durham, NC 27701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 106 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801472634 (323) 205-7088

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 Melissa Dugas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Dugas is 1255984126. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 19, 2019.

Where is Melissa Dugas located?

Melissa Dugas practices at 205 Cedar Hill Ln, West Columbia, SC 29170. The listed phone number is (504) 264-1780.

What is Melissa Dugas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor with taxonomy code 101Y00000X.

Is Melissa Dugas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Dugas is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Melissa Dugas's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Dugas reassigns Medicare benefits to Mental Health Specialty Group PA (Durham, 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 Melissa Dugas's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Dugas accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, HMO Louisiana and UnitedHealthcare list Melissa Dugas 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 Melissa Dugas was last updated on July 2, 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.