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MR. JOSHUA ALVARADO LPC-A
NPI 1629449384
Counselor - Mental Health in Hickory, NC

Active since October 07, 2015PECOS Enrolled
439 1ST AVE NW, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 322-4941(828) 322-4931 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Mr. Joshua Alvarado Lpc-a NPPES

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

MR. JOSHUA ALVARADO LPC-A (NPI 1629449384) is an individual mental health provider in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (A11784) and active in the NPI registry since October 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629449384
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Provider Legal NameMR. JOSHUA ALVARADOCredential: LPC-A
Location Address439 1ST AVE NWHickory, NC 28601-6124
Mailing Address439 1st Ave NwHickory, NC 28601-6124 · (828) 322-4941 · Fax (828) 322-4931
Phone(828) 322-4941
Fax(828) 322-4931
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateOctober 7, 2015
✔ NPI 1629449384 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Mental HealthBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YM0800X
License✔ Licensed in NC · A11784
439 1ST AVE NW, Hickory, NC 28601
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Other Identifiers 1

OtherA11784NC · Lpc-a

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc 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)

Mr. Joshua Alvarado Lpc-a is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID1052838141
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250513000271
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 Joshua Alvarado reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Cornerstone Counseling Center
Same address
Professional
439 1ST AVE NW
Hickory, NC 28601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1740371491 (828) 322-4941

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 14

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

JOSHUA HOWLETT LCMHC ASSOCIATE
Counselor (Mental Health)
439 1ST AVE NW
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 322-4941
VICKI LYNNE HOLDER LPC, NCC
Counselor (Professional)
439 1ST AVE NW
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 322-4941
MRS. REBECCA JOY BOUNOUS LCSW, MSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
439 1ST AVE NW
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 322-4941
NOAH GUTHRIE MCREA LCMHCA
Counselor (Mental Health)
439 1ST AVE NW
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 322-4941
MRS. MELISSA ANNE PITTS LPCA
Counselor (Professional)
439 1ST AVE NW
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 322-4941
TAYLOR PAIGE TANNER LCMHC ASSOCIATE
Counselor (Mental Health)
439 1ST AVE NW
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 322-4941
MACKENZIE LYNNE LEARY LCMHCA
Counselor (Mental Health)
439 1ST AVE NW
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 322-4941
MS. SUSAN ELIZABETH INDENBAUM LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
439 1ST AVE NW
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 322-4941

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 Joshua Alvarado's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Alvarado is 1629449384. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 7, 2015.

Where is Joshua Alvarado located?

Joshua Alvarado practices at 439 1st Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (828) 322-4941.

What is Joshua Alvarado's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.

Is Joshua Alvarado enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joshua Alvarado is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Joshua Alvarado's services?

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

What insurance does Joshua Alvarado accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and UnitedHealthcare list Joshua Alvarado 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 Joshua Alvarado was last updated on October 7, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.