DR. DANIEL CARL MELEAR PH.D., LPCC-S, NCC
NPI 1457071359
Counselor - Professional in Somerset, KY
About Dr. Daniel Carl Melear Ph.d., Lpcc-s, Ncc NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. DANIEL CARL MELEAR PH.D., LPCC-S, NCC (NPI 1457071359) is an individual professional provider in Somerset, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (168695) and active in the NPI registry since August 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2020).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Daniel Carl Melear Ph.d., Lpcc-s, Ncc 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Daniel Melear reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Louisville, KY 40217
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
- 201 clinicians in this Medicare group
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 Daniel Melear's NPI number?
The NPI number for Daniel Melear is 1457071359. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2022.
Where is Daniel Melear located?
Daniel Melear practices at 139 Mountain Air Dr, Somerset, KY 42503. The listed phone number is (270) 799-6466.
What is Daniel Melear's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Professional, with taxonomy code 101YP2500X.
Is Daniel Melear enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Daniel Melear 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.
Which organization bills Medicare for Daniel Melear's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Daniel Melear reassigns Medicare benefits to Kentucky Counseling Center, LLC (Louisville, KY). 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 Daniel Melear's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Daniel Melear accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Daniel Melear 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 Daniel Melear was last updated on August 31, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.
# Dr. Daniel Carl Melear, PH.D., LPCC-S, NCC · NPI 1457071359
Professional provider in Somerset, Kentucky. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since August 31, 2022.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1457071359 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** August 31, 2022
- **Primary specialty:** Counselor - Professional · taxonomy 101YP2500X
- **State license:** 168695 (Kentucky)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 139 MOUNTAIN AIR DR, Somerset, KY 42503-5851
- **Phone:** (270) 799-6466
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment
- **Bills Medicare through:** Kentucky Counseling Center, LLC (NPI 1932590338, Louisville, KY), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2020
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 31, 2022
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1457071359) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.