1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Kentucky
  4. Hazard
  5. Counselor
  6. NPI Profile

DR. MELANIE DAWN ERWIN-PENNINGTON PH.D., LPCC-S, NCC
NPI 1629548342
Counselor - Professional in Hazard, KY

Active since November 26, 2018PECOS Enrolled
217 LOVERN ST, HAZARD, KY 41701(606) 439-0900(606) 487-0085 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 24, 2024, Sep 16, 2020, Nov 26, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Melanie Dawn Erwin-pennington Ph.d., Lpcc-s, Ncc NPPES

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

DR. MELANIE DAWN ERWIN-PENNINGTON PH.D., LPCC-S, NCC (NPI 1629548342) is an individual professional provider in Hazard, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (266411) and active in the NPI registry since November 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629548342
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YP2500X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELANIE DAWN ERWIN-PENNINGTONCredential: PH.D., LPCC-S, NCC
Location Address217 LOVERN STHazard, KY 41701-1727
Mailing Address217 Lovern StHazard, KY 41701-1727 · (606) 439-0900
Phone(606) 439-0900
Fax(606) 487-0085
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateNovember 26, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJune 9, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 9, 2026
✔ NPI 1629548342 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · ProfessionalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YP2500X
Licenses✔ Licensed in KY · 266411✔ Licensed in KY · 172081
Also ListedCounselor · Mental HealthTaxonomy 101YM0800X · License 172081 (KY)
217 LOVERN ST, Hazard, KY 41701
Open in Google Maps ↗

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Melanie Dawn Erwin-pennington Ph.d., Lpcc-s, Ncc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID4688092729
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260609000610
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 Melanie Erwin-pennington reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Mountain After Hours Clinic Psc
2.1 mi
Rural Health
1908 N MAIN ST, SUITE 120
Hazard, KY 41701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 68 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1477638880 (606) 439-2662

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

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

GUIDING HOPE COUNSELING CENTER
Counselor (Professional)
217 LOVERN ST
HAZARD, KY 41701
Perry County (606) 439-0900

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 Melanie Erwin-pennington's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Erwin-pennington is 1629548342. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 26, 2018.

Where is Melanie Erwin-pennington located?

Melanie Erwin-pennington practices at 217 Lovern St, Hazard, KY 41701. The listed phone number is (606) 439-0900.

What is Melanie Erwin-pennington's specialty?

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

Is Melanie Erwin-pennington enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie Erwin-pennington is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Melanie Erwin-pennington's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melanie Erwin-pennington reassigns Medicare benefits to Mountain After Hours Clinic Psc (Hazard, KY). 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 Melanie Erwin-pennington's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melanie Erwin-pennington accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list Melanie Erwin-pennington 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 Melanie Erwin-pennington was last updated on June 9, 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.