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A CARING ALTERNATIVE, LLC
NPI 1275079048
Community/Behavioral Health in Marion, NC

Active since January 17, 2017
2533 AIRPORT RD, MARION, NC 28752(828) 437-3000(828) 437-4999 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 21, 2026, Mar 1, 2018, Jan 17, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About A Caring Alternative, Llc NPPES

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

A CARING ALTERNATIVE, LLC (NPI 1275079048) is a healthcare organization registered as a community/behavioral health in Marion, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since January 2017. The organization lists Angela West, Credentialing Specialist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275079048
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251S00000X
Legal Business NameA CARING ALTERNATIVE, LLC
Location Address2533 AIRPORT RDMarion, NC 28752-4590
Mailing AddressPo Box 1536Morganton, NC 28680-1536 · (828) 437-3000 · Fax (828) 437-4999
Phone(828) 437-3000
Fax(828) 437-4999
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialAngela WestCredentialing Specialist · (828) 437-3000
Enumeration DateJanuary 17, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 21, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1275079048 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCommunity/Behavioral HealthAgencies
Taxonomy Code251S00000X
Definition

A private or public agency usually under local government jurisdiction, responsible for assuring the delivery of community based mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and/or behavioral health services to individuals with those disabilities. Services may range from companion care, respite, transportation, community integration, crisis intervention and stabilization, supported employment, day support, prevocational services, residential support, therapeutic and supportive consultation, environmental modifications, intensive in-home therapy and day treatment, in addition to traditional mental health and behavioral treatment.

2533 AIRPORT RD, Marion, NC 28752
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid3410003NC

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

FOCUS BEHAVIROAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Community Based Residential Treatment Facility, Mental Illness
2533 AIRPORT RD
MARION, NC 28752
McDowell County (828) 659-2500

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 A Caring Alternative, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for A Caring Alternative, LLC is 1275079048. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 17, 2017.

Where is A Caring Alternative, LLC located?

A Caring Alternative, LLC is located at 2533 Airport Rd, Marion, NC 28752. The listed phone number is (828) 437-3000.

What is A Caring Alternative, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Community/Behavioral Health with taxonomy code 251S00000X.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for A Caring Alternative, LLC was last updated on January 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.