MERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
NPI 1366462897
Community/Behavioral Health in Sylva, NC

Active since July 20, 2006

NPPES record last updated: February 6, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 6, 2019, Oct 23, 2018, Jul 5, 2018 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2017).

About Meridian Behavioral Health NPPES

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

MERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (NPI 1366462897) is a healthcare organization registered as a community/behavioral health in Sylva, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization maintains a secondary practice location in Sylva and lists Torrie Justus, Credentialing Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366462897
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251S00000X
Legal Business NameMERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
Location Address44 BONNIE LNSylva, NC 28779-8511
Mailing AddressPo Box 2187Sylva, NC 28779-2187 · (828) 631-3973 · Fax (828) 631-9280
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialTorrie JustusCredentialing Manager · (828) 631-3973
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 6, 20197 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1366462897 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.
44 BONNIE LN, Sylva, NC 28779

Other Names 1

Other NameMeridian Behavioral Health

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1154 Medical Park LoopSylva, NC 28779-5271 · Phone (828) 631-3973 · Fax (828) 631-9280

Other Identifiers 1

Other017FKNC · Bcbs Nc

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)

Meridian Behavioral Health is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

56

Medicare enrollment records show 56 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Meridian Behavioral Health, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 7 practice at this address and 8 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 7

Clinical Social Worker25
Mental Health Counselor12
Nurse Practitioner12
Psychiatry3
Clinical Psychologist2
Family Practice1
Marriage and Family Therapist1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 56
Psychiatry
NPI 1184715377
44 BONNIE LN
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 631-3973
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1164165866
44 BONNIE LN
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 631-3973
✔ PECOSSame address
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1205101078
44 BONNIE LN
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 631-3973
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1962746768
44 BONNIE LN
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 631-3973
✔ PECOSSame address
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1477602837
44 BONNIE LN
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 631-3973
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1356866859
44 BONNIE LN
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 631-3973
✔ PECOSSame address
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1407137573
44 BONNIE LN
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 631-3973
✔ PECOSSame address
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1699465088
PO BOX 85
Sylva, NC 28779
(910) 724-0043
✔ PECOS1.9 mi
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1821119876
13 FORGA PLAZA LOOP
Waynesville, NC 28786
(219) 689-7632
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1417304890
674 HIGHLANDS RD
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 631-3973
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare15 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1245667427
177 N MAIN ST
Waynesville, NC 28786
(303) 506-7063
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare15 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1023341229
131 WALNUT ST
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 631-3973
✔ PECOS16 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1477875623
131 WALNUT ST
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 631-3973
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare16 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1467920041
131 WALNUT ST
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 631-3973
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare16 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1497276968
1207 EAST ST
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 631-3973
✔ PECOS17 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1316580467
1207 EAST ST
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 631-3973
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1013488394
1207 EAST ST
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 631-3973
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1609221084
1207 EAST ST
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 631-3973
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1699769224
1207 EAST ST
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 631-3973
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1306478581
1207 EAST ST
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 631-3973
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
See all 56 clinicians

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 Meridian Behavioral Health Services, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Meridian Behavioral Health Services, Inc. is 1366462897. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2006. The provider is also known as Meridian Behavioral Health.

Where is Meridian Behavioral Health Services, Inc. located?

Meridian Behavioral Health Services, Inc. is located at 44 Bonnie Ln, Sylva, NC 28779. The listed phone number is (828) 631-3973.

What is Meridian Behavioral Health Services, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Is Meridian Behavioral Health Services, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Meridian Behavioral Health Services, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Meridian Behavioral Health Services, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 56 clinicians in 7 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Meridian Behavioral Health Services, 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 Clinical Social Worker (25), Mental Health Counselor (12) and Nurse Practitioner (12). Of these, 7 practice at this address and 8 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Meridian Behavioral Health Services, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Meridian Behavioral Health Services, 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 Meridian Behavioral Health Services, Inc. was last updated on February 6, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.