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MS. MELISSA STEWART KALE LCMHC
NPI 1578700795
Counselor - Professional in Black Mountain, NC

Active since January 09, 2009PECOS Enrolled
201 N RIDGEWAY AVE, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711(828) 669-9798(828) 544-1080 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 2, 2026, Jul 4, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Ms. Melissa Stewart Kale Lcmhc NPPES

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

MS. MELISSA STEWART KALE LCMHC (NPI 1578700795) is an individual professional provider in Black Mountain, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (7267) and active in the NPI registry since January 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578700795
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YP2500X
Provider Legal NameMS. MELISSA STEWART KALECredential: LCMHC
Location Address201 N RIDGEWAY AVEBlack Mountain, NC 28711-3506
Mailing Address201 N Ridgeway AveBlack Mountain, NC 28711-3506 · (828) 669-9798 · Fax (828) 544-1080
Phone(828) 669-9798
Fax(828) 544-1080
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateJanuary 9, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateApril 2, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 2, 2026
✔ NPI 1578700795 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 · 7267
201 N RIDGEWAY AVE, Black Mountain, NC 28711
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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, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ms. Melissa Stewart Kale Lcmhc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID8325586753
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240816002060
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 Melissa Kale reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Black Mountain Counseling Center
Same address
Psychiatry
201 N RIDGEWAY AVE
Black Mountain, NC 28711
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225314586 (828) 669-9798

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

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

PERRY MENDEL LAVIN LCMHC LCASA
Counselor (Mental Health)
201 N RIDGEWAY AVE
BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711
Buncombe County (828) 669-9798
RACHEL ANNE FOWLER LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
201 N RIDGEWAY AVE
BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711
Buncombe County (828) 669-9798
AUDREY LYNNE MORRIS M.ED., LCMHC
Counselor (Professional)
201 N RIDGEWAY AVE
BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711
Buncombe County (828) 669-9798
HEIDI SUE NEESE LCMHC
Counselor (Professional)
201 N RIDGEWAY AVE
BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711
Buncombe County (828) 669-9798
KATHERINE ELIZABETH MORAN LCMHC
Counselor (Professional)
201 N RIDGEWAY AVE
BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711
Buncombe County (828) 669-9798
MR. MICHAEL STEVEN KIRTLEY JR. LCMHC, LCAS
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
201 N RIDGEWAY AVE
BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711
Buncombe County (828) 669-9798
BLACK MOUNTAIN COUNSELING CENTER
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
201 N RIDGEWAY AVE
BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711
Buncombe County (828) 669-9798
ILENE PROCIDA LCMHC
Counselor (Mental Health)
201 N RIDGEWAY AVE
BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711
Buncombe County (828) 699-7988

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 Melissa Kale's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Kale is 1578700795. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 9, 2009.

Where is Melissa Kale located?

Melissa Kale practices at 201 N Ridgeway Ave, Black Mountain, NC 28711. The listed phone number is (828) 669-9798.

What is Melissa Kale's specialty?

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

Is Melissa Kale enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Kale is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Melissa Kale's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Kale reassigns Medicare benefits to Black Mountain Counseling Center (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 Melissa Kale's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Kale accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and AmeriHealth Caritas Next list Melissa Kale 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 Melissa Kale was last updated on April 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.