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BRIGHT SIDE COUNSELING
NPI 1427595941
Counselor - Professional in West Columbia, SC

Active since January 22, 2017
2277 SUNSET BLVD, WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169(888) 796-1117(803) 996-5228 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Bright Side Counseling NPPES

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

BRIGHT SIDE COUNSELING (NPI 1427595941) is a healthcare organization registered as a professional in West Columbia, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since January 2017. The organization lists Ken Ray Taylor, Chief Executive Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427595941
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy101YP2500X
Legal Business NameBRIGHT SIDE COUNSELING LLC
Location Address2277 SUNSET BLVDWest Columbia, SC 29169-4713
Mailing Address2277 Sunset BlvdWest Columbia, SC 29169-4713 · (888) 796-1117 · Fax (803) 996-5228
Phone(888) 796-1117
Fax(803) 996-5228
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKen Ray TaylorChief Executive Officer · (888) 796-1117
Enumeration DateJanuary 22, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 18, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 18, 2024
✔ NPI 1427595941 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · ProfessionalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YP2500X
Also ListedSocial Worker · ClinicalTaxonomy 1041C0700X
2277 SUNSET BLVD, West Columbia, SC 29169
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsBright Side Counseling

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidPC1596SC

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 Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.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)

Bright Side Counseling is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

14

Medicare enrollment records show 14 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Bright Side Counseling, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 5 practice at this address and 13 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 2

Mental Health Counselor10
Clinical Social Worker4

Clinicians, nearest first (14)

Heather Bennett, LPCA
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1841989480
2277 SUNSET BLVD
West Columbia, SC 29169
(888) 796-1117
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Charles Crumpler, LMSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1528618675
2277 SUNSET BLVD
West Columbia, SC 29169
(888) 796-1117
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Devin Dotter
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1194398586
2277 SUNSET BLVD
West Columbia, SC 29169
(888) 796-1117
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jessica Nicholson, LPC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1912821521
2277 SUNSET BLVD
West Columbia, SC 29169
(888) 796-1117
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Keion Thompson
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1912719493
2277 SUNSET BLVD
West Columbia, SC 29169
(888) 796-1117
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Michelle Knight-Cooper, LPC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1689922148
631 SPRING ST
West Columbia, SC 29169
(843) 619-9466
✔ PECOS2.6 mi
David Leach, B.A.
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1518187855
800 NAPLES AVE
Cayce, SC 29033
(803) 898-2025
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.0 mi
Ben Boatwright, LPC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1942392451
2016 ASSEMBLY ST
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 237-6997
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.7 mi
Kenneth Taylor, LPC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1760811137
2472 MINERAL SPRINGS RD
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 955-7627
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.6 mi
Paige Griffin
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1568259901
2805 MILLWOOD AVE
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 569-3101
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.8 mi
Sochhatta Man
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1841467768
3809 ROSEWOOD DR
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 786-1844
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.7 mi
Dallas Kuhn, MRC, LPC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1366984262
120 HAPPY RIDGE RD
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 673-0073
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.9 mi
Michelle Stevens, LISW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1518262187
228 WALNUT LN
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 446-2316
✔ PECOS7.9 mi
Kerrick Breen, MSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1063078665
1135 GREGG HWY NW
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-7700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare49 mi

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 Bright Side Counseling LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bright Side Counseling LLC is 1427595941. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 22, 2017. The provider is doing business as Bright Side Counseling.

Where is Bright Side Counseling LLC located?

Bright Side Counseling LLC is located at 2277 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169. The listed phone number is (888) 796-1117.

What is Bright Side Counseling LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Professional, with taxonomy code 101YP2500X.

Is Bright Side Counseling LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bright Side Counseling LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Bright Side Counseling LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 14 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Bright Side Counseling LLC. 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 Mental Health Counselor (10) and Clinical Social Worker (4). Of these, 5 practice at this address and 13 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Bright Side Counseling LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, First Choice Next and Molina Healthcare list Bright Side Counseling LLC 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 Bright Side Counseling LLC was last updated on January 18, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.