JAMES A HOWARD LCSW, MSW, MA
NPI 1316093511
Social Worker - Clinical in Asheville, NC

Active since January 28, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
59 CISCO RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805(828) 335-0210 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About James A Howard Lcsw, Msw, Ma NPPES

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

JAMES A HOWARD LCSW, MSW, MA (NPI 1316093511) is an individual clinical provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (C005674) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316093511
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameJAMES A HOWARDCredential: LCSW, MSW, MA
Location Address59 CISCO RDAsheville, NC 28805-1336
Mailing Address59 Cisco RdAsheville, NC 28805-1336 · (828) 335-0210
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJanuary 28, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 2022
NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2022
NPI 1316093511 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 · C005674
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.

59 CISCO RD, Asheville, NC 28805

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid6106786NC

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James A Howard Lcsw, Msw, Ma 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 ID345330254
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071215000214
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.

Psychotherapy, 1 hour 90837
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.
399 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28805 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.

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 Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Howard is 1316093511. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 28, 2007.

Where is James Howard located?

James Howard practices at 59 Cisco Rd, Asheville, NC 28805. The listed phone number is (828) 335-0210.

What is James Howard's specialty?

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

Is James Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Howard 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Howard was last updated on October 7, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.