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REAL TALK COUNSELING
NPI 1396225348
Clinic/Center - Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center) in Charlotte, NC

Active since August 20, 2018CLIA 34D2289736 · Waiver
2128 MCCLINTOCK RD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28205(980) 939-0991(704) 731-0980 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 6, 2026, Sep 22, 2020, Sep 7, 2018 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Real Talk Counseling NPPES

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

REAL TALK COUNSELING (NPI 1396225348) is a healthcare organization registered as a mental health (including community mental health center) in Charlotte, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since August 2018. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through September 13, 2027 and lists Tameka Wade Brewington, Psychotherapist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396225348
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QM0801X
Legal Business NameREAL TALK COUNSELING
Location Address2128 MCCLINTOCK RDCharlotte, NC 28205-5114
Mailing Address205 Regency Executive Park Dr Ste 210Charlotte, NC 28217-2968 · (980) 939-0991 · Fax (703) 731-0980
Phone(980) 939-0991
Fax(704) 731-0980
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialTameka Wade BrewingtonPsychotherapist · (980) 939-0991
Enumeration DateAugust 20, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1396225348 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QM0801X
License✔ Licensed in NC · A13234
Also ListedCounselor · Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)Taxonomy 101YA0400X
2128 MCCLINTOCK RD, Charlotte, NC 28205
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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

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

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 of Waiver 34D2289736

Real Talk Counseling PLLC · Charlotte, NC
Active · expires Sep 13, 2027
CLIA Number34D2289736
Laboratory TypeObot
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 14, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 13, 2027
Laboratory DirectorTameka, W. Brewington
Laboratory Phone(980) 939-0991
Laboratory LocationReal Talk Counseling PLLC2128 Mcclintock Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

MRS. TAMEKA WADE BREWINGTON
Counselor (Professional)
2128 MCCLINTOCK RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28205
Mecklenburg County (980) 939-0991
MEGAN PIETERICK
Counselor
2128 MCCLINTOCK RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28205
Mecklenburg County (704) 659-6706
DOMINIQUE STONE MSW, LCSWA
Social Worker (Clinical)
2128 MCCLINTOCK RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28205
Mecklenburg County (980) 939-0991

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 Real Talk Counseling's NPI number?

The NPI number for Real Talk Counseling is 1396225348. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 20, 2018.

Where is Real Talk Counseling located?

Real Talk Counseling is located at 2128 Mcclintock Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205. The listed phone number is (980) 939-0991.

What is Real Talk Counseling's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center), with taxonomy code 261QM0801X.

Does Real Talk Counseling hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 34D2289736) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 13, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Real Talk Counseling accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Real Talk Counseling 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 Real Talk Counseling was last updated on August 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 days 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.