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MICHELLE HEATHER MCKINZIE LCSW
NPI 1427441591
Social Worker - Clinical in Black Mountain, NC

Active since March 12, 2015PECOS Enrolled
91 CHESTNUT HILL RD, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711(828) 772-0470(828) 579-2740 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 19, 2024, Nov 18, 2021, Nov 16, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Michelle Heather Mckinzie Lcsw NPPES

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

MICHELLE HEATHER MCKINZIE LCSW (NPI 1427441591) is an individual clinical provider in Black Mountain, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (C009791) and active in the NPI registry since March 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427441591
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMICHELLE HEATHER MCKINZIECredential: LCSW
Location Address91 CHESTNUT HILL RDBlack Mountain, NC 28711-9600
Mailing AddressPo Box 2145Fairview, NC 28730-2145 · (828) 772-0470 · Fax (828) 579-2740
Phone(828) 772-0470
Fax(828) 579-2740
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateMarch 12, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 17, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1427441591 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · C009791✔ Licensed in NC · P008432✔ Licensed in TN · LSW0000006974
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.
91 CHESTNUT HILL RD, Black Mountain, NC 28711
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Michelle Heather Mckinzie Lcsw is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID9032466487
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180717002615
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Michelle Mckinzie reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

New Beginnings Behavioral Health Services, PLLC
Same address
Clinical
91 CHESTNUT HILL RD
Black Mountain, NC 28711
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
NPI 1750091096 (828) 772-0470

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

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.
168 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28711 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

NEW BEGINNINGS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, PLLC
Social Worker (Clinical)
91 CHESTNUT HILL RD
BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711
Buncombe County (828) 772-0470

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 Michelle Mckinzie's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michelle Mckinzie is 1427441591. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 12, 2015.

Where is Michelle Mckinzie located?

Michelle Mckinzie practices at 91 Chestnut Hill Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711. The listed phone number is (828) 772-0470.

What is Michelle Mckinzie's specialty?

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

Is Michelle Mckinzie enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michelle Mckinzie is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Michelle Mckinzie's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michelle Mckinzie reassigns Medicare benefits to New Beginnings Behavioral Health Services, PLLC (Black Mountain, NC). The 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 Michelle Mckinzie's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michelle Mckinzie accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Michelle Mckinzie 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 Michelle Mckinzie was last updated on July 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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.