MAHEC FAMILY HEALTH CENTER AT NEWBRIDGE
NPI 1265774590
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Asheville, NC

Active since March 25, 2013CLIA 34D2066701 · Microscopy
218 ELKWOOD AVE STE 102, ASHEVILLE, NC 28804(828) 257-4747(828) 257-4763 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 2, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: May 16, 2022, Mar 2, 2020, Aug 21, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Mahec Family Health Center At Newbridge NPPES

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

MAHEC FAMILY HEALTH CENTER AT NEWBRIDGE (NPI 1265774590) is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Asheville, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since March 2013. The organization holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through October 1, 2027 and lists William Hathaway, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265774590
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QF0400X
Legal Business NameMOUNTAIN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER, INC.
Location Address218 ELKWOOD AVE STE 102Asheville, NC 28804-2212
Mailing Address119 Hendersonville RdAsheville, NC 28803-2868 · (828) 257-4725 · Fax (828) 232-2953
Fax(828) 257-4763
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialWilliam HathawayCeo · (828) 257-4400
Enumeration DateMarch 25, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJune 2, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 2, 2022
✔ NPI 1265774590 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QF0400X
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X
Also ListedObstetrics & GynecologyTaxonomy 207V00000X
218 ELKWOOD AVE STE 102, Asheville, NC 28804

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsMahec Family Health Center At Newbridge

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)

Mahec Family Health Center At Newbridge is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

215

Medicare enrollment records show 215 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Mahec Family Health Center At Newbridge, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 5 practice at this address and 193 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 19

Family Practice49
Clinical Social Worker38
Obstetrics/Gynecology27
Mental Health Counselor26
Internal Medicine22
Nurse Practitioner16
Psychiatry11
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)10
11 other specialties16

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 215
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1801603683
218 ELKWOOD AVE
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 257-4747
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1104566751
218 ELKWOOD AVE
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 257-4747
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1861712440
218 ELKWOOD AVE STE 12
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 257-4747
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1245550185
218 ELKWOOD AVE
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 257-4747
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1457671935
218 ELKWOOD AVE
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 257-4747
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Psychiatry
NPI 1760600548
158 ZILLICOA ST
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 254-9494
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.7 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1932248929
1 HANSEL AVE STE 2
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 424-5512
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.0 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1144312604
257 BILTMORE AVE
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 285-0622
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.7 mi
Nephrology
NPI 1093710493
10 MCDOWELL ST
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 258-8545
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.8 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1356402135
417 BILTMORE AVE STE 2E
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 350-1177
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.0 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1093122749
417 BILTMORE AVE STE 5D
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 281-2299
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.0 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1225241755
428 BILTMORE AVE
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 213-4502
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.1 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1134279235
2 DOCTORS PARK SUITE E 417 BILTMORE AVE
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 253-2900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.1 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1003480393
437 KENILWORTH RD
Asheville, NC 28805
(404) 984-8152
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.1 mi
General Surgery
NPI 1700238250
509 BILTMORE AVE
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 771-4229
✔ PECOS4.3 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1720549942
509 BILTMORE AVE
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 213-1111
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.3 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1699368639
285 MCDOWELL ST
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 476-8588
✔ PECOS4.5 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1619552064
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 398-3601
✔ PECOS5.5 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1528758000
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 398-3601
✔ PECOS5.5 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1336777994
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 398-3601
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.5 mi
See all 215 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 34D2066701

Mahec Family Health Center At Newbridge · Asheville, NC
Active · expires Oct 1, 2027
CLIA Number34D2066701
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateOctober 2, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 1, 2027
Laboratory DirectorLisa N. Reed
Laboratory Phone(828) 771-3539
Laboratory LocationMahec Family Health Center At NewbridgeUnit A 20 - 218 Elkwood Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

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 Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. is 1265774590. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 25, 2013. The provider is doing business as Mahec Family Health Center At Newbridge.

Where is Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. located?

Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. is located at 218 Elkwood Ave Ste 102, Asheville, NC 28804. The listed phone number is (828) 257-4747.

What is Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with taxonomy code 261QF0400X.

Is Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 215 clinicians in 19 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc.. 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 Family Practice (49), Clinical Social Worker (38) and Obstetrics/Gynecology (27). Of these, 5 practice at this address and 193 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 34D2066701) is associated with this NPI, valid through October 1, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. 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 Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. was last updated on June 2, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.