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TESSA T PAUL MS, NCC, LCMHC, ACS
NPI 1457807364
Counselor - Professional in Asheville, NC

Active since August 31, 2016PECOS Enrolled
775 HAYWOOD RD STE C, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806(828) 367-7610 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 24, 2026, Apr 3, 2024, Aug 31, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Tessa T Paul Ms, Ncc, Lcmhc, Acs NPPES

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

TESSA T PAUL MS, NCC, LCMHC, ACS (NPI 1457807364) is an individual professional provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (A12497) and active in the NPI registry since August 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457807364
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YP2500X
Provider Legal NameTESSA T PAULCredential: MS, NCC, LCMHC, ACS
Location Address775 HAYWOOD RD STE CAsheville, NC 28806-7110
Mailing Address43 Vermont Ct Unit B6Asheville, NC 28806-3059 · (828) 925-1928
Phone(828) 367-7610
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2026
✔ NPI 1457807364 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · ProfessionalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YP2500X
License✔ Licensed in NC · A12497
775 HAYWOOD RD STE C, Asheville, NC 28806
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Rachel T Branson Ms, Ncc, Lcmhc

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1486 Spaulding RdMarion, NC 28752-5212 · Phone (828) 652-2919 ext. 1206 · Fax (828) 652-2981
Location 2356 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801-4516 · Phone (828) 254-2700 · Fax (828) 254-1524

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Tessa T Paul Ms, Ncc, Lcmhc, Acs is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

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 Tessa Paul's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tessa Paul is 1457807364. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2016. The provider is also known as Rachel T Branson Ms, Ncc, Lcmhc.

Where is Tessa Paul located?

Tessa Paul practices at 775 Haywood Rd Ste C, Asheville, NC 28806. The listed phone number is (828) 367-7610.

What is Tessa Paul's specialty?

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

Is Tessa Paul enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tessa Paul is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Tessa Paul accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Tessa Paul 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 Tessa Paul was last updated on July 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.