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MR. CHRISTOPHER S MERENDONI LCSW, LCAS
NPI 1487391892
Social Worker - Clinical in Sylva, NC

Active since May 17, 2022PECOS Enrolled
44 BONNIE LN, SYLVA, NC 28779(828) 631-3973(828) 631-9280 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 27, 2026, Nov 13, 2024, Aug 11, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2022).

About Mr. Christopher S Merendoni Lcsw, Lcas NPPES

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

MR. CHRISTOPHER S MERENDONI LCSW, LCAS (NPI 1487391892) is an individual clinical provider in Sylva, North Carolina, licensed in Hawaii (LCSW-5525-0) and active in the NPI registry since May 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487391892
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMR. CHRISTOPHER S MERENDONICredential: LCSW, LCAS
Location Address44 BONNIE LNSylva, NC 28779-8511
Mailing Address220 5th Ave EHendersonville, NC 28792-4377 · (828) 692-4289 · Fax (828) 696-1794
Phone(828) 631-3973
Fax(828) 631-9280
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateMay 17, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 27, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1487391892 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
Licenses✔ Licensed in HI · LCSW-5525-0✔ Licensed in NC · C019690
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.
Also ListedCounselor · Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)Taxonomy 101YA0400X · License LCAS-28363 (NC)
44 BONNIE LN, Sylva, NC 28779
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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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mr. Christopher S Merendoni Lcsw, Lcas is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID7416412549
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260720002543
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 Christopher Merendoni reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Blue Ridge Community Health Services Inc
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
44 BONNIE LN
Sylva, NC 28779
NPI 1396481495 (828) 631-3973

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28779 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 20

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

MS. ALIDA SUZANNE HERRERA NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
44 BONNIE LN
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 631-3973
REBEKAH MCKNIGHT LCSW, LCAS
Social Worker (Clinical)
44 BONNIE LN
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 631-3973
CYNTHIA MARIE HOYLE LCSW, LCAS
Social Worker (Clinical)
44 BONNIE LN
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 631-3973
MELANIE LORRAINE VICK LCSW-A, LCAS-A
Social Worker (Clinical)
44 BONNIE LN
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 631-3973
BRIANA CHILDERS PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
44 BONNIE LN
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 631-3973
MS. PARTRICIA J TIBERI LPC
Counselor (Professional)
44 BONNIE LN
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 586-5501
THUY T DO LPCA
Counselor (Professional)
44 BONNIE LN
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 631-3973
DR. DONALD T BUCKNER JR. MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
44 BONNIE LN
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 631-3973

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 Christopher Merendoni's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Merendoni is 1487391892. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2022.

Where is Christopher Merendoni located?

Christopher Merendoni practices at 44 Bonnie Ln, Sylva, NC 28779. The listed phone number is (828) 631-3973.

What is Christopher Merendoni's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Merendoni enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Merendoni is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Christopher Merendoni's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Merendoni reassigns Medicare benefits to Blue Ridge Community Health Services Inc (Sylva, 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 Christopher Merendoni's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Merendoni accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Christopher Merendoni 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 Christopher Merendoni was last updated on October 27, 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.