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BETHANY DAVIS BLIZARD LCSW, LCAS-A
NPI 1609583582
Social Worker - Clinical in Columbus, NC

Active since November 01, 2022PECOS Enrolled
161 WALKER ST, COLUMBUS, NC 28722(828) 894-2222(828) 894-2229 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 9, 2023, Nov 1, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Bethany Davis Blizard Lcsw, Lcas-a NPPES

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

BETHANY DAVIS BLIZARD LCSW, LCAS-A (NPI 1609583582) is an individual clinical provider in Columbus, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (C019119) and active in the NPI registry since November 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609583582
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameBETHANY DAVIS BLIZARDCredential: LCSW, LCAS-A
Location Address161 WALKER STColumbus, NC 28722-9433
Mailing Address220 5th Ave EHendersonville, NC 28792-4377 · (828) 692-4289 · Fax (828) 696-1794
Phone(828) 894-2222
Fax(828) 894-2229
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateNovember 1, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 17, 2026
✔ NPI 1609583582 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
License✔ Licensed in NC · C019119
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-30641 (NC)
161 WALKER ST, Columbus, NC 28722
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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, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc.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)

Bethany Davis Blizard Lcsw, Lcas-a is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID1850883307
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251122000851
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Bethany Blizard reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc
11 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
146 NESBITT RDG
Lake Lure, NC 28746
NPI 1003384140 (828) 625-4400
Meridian Behavioral Health Services, Inc.
31 mi
Community/Behavioral Health
65 N BROAD ST
Brevard, NC 28712
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 56 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285100651 (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 28722 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 11

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

BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
161 WALKER ST
COLUMBUS, NC 28722
Polk County (828) 894-2222
JESSICA JO MILLER FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
161 WALKER ST
COLUMBUS, NC 28722
Polk County (828) 894-2222
BEATRIZ SANDIN APRN
Nurse Practitioner
161 WALKER ST
COLUMBUS, NC 28722
Polk County (305) 979-0301
TROY SCOT BRASWELL LCMHC
Counselor (Mental Health)
161 WALKER ST
COLUMBUS, NC 28722
Polk County (828) 894-2222
POLK COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Preventive Medicine (Public Health & General Preventive Medicine)
161 WALKER ST
COLUMBUS, NC 28722
Polk County (828) 894-2114
WILBURN GREGORY CORN LCSW, LCAS, CPS-S
Social Worker (Clinical)
161 WALKER ST
COLUMBUS, NC 28722
Polk County (828) 894-2222
RUTHERFORD-POLK-MCDOWELL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Clinic/Center (Public Health, State or Local)
161 WALKER ST
COLUMBUS, NC 28722
Polk County (828) 894-8271
KIRSTEN MARIE LOOKADOO PA-C
Physician Assistant
161 WALKER ST
COLUMBUS, NC 28722
Polk County (828) 894-2222

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 Bethany Blizard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bethany Blizard is 1609583582. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 1, 2022.

Where is Bethany Blizard located?

Bethany Blizard practices at 161 Walker St, Columbus, NC 28722. The listed phone number is (828) 894-2222.

What is Bethany Blizard's specialty?

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

Is Bethany Blizard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bethany Blizard is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Bethany Blizard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Bethany Blizard reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc (Lake Lure, NC) and Meridian Behavioral Health Services, Inc. (Brevard, NC). Each 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 Bethany Blizard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Bethany Blizard accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Bethany Blizard 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 Bethany Blizard was last updated on June 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.