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CARING FOR CHILDREN, INC.
NPI 1659429926
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Asheville, NC

Active since January 05, 2007
225 E CHESTNUT ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801(828) 450-3943(828) 298-2478 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2019, Sep 11, 2018, Aug 20, 2018 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

About Caring For Children, Inc. NPPES

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

CARING FOR CHILDREN, INC. (NPI 1659429926) is a healthcare organization registered as a psychiatry in Asheville, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. The organization maintains 2 additional practice locations and lists Patricia Ann Sharp, Credentialing, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659429926
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Legal Business NameCARING FOR CHILDREN, INC.
Location Address225 E CHESTNUT STAsheville, NC 28801-2577
Mailing AddressPo Box 19113Asheville, NC 28815-1113 · (828) 298-0186 · Fax (828) 298-4870
Phone(828) 450-3943
Fax(828) 298-2478
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPatricia Ann SharpCredentialing · (828) 776-9777
Enumeration DateJanuary 5, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 20196 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1659429926 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Child & Adolescent PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0804X
Also ListedCommunity/Behavioral HealthTaxonomy 251S00000X
225 E CHESTNUT ST, Asheville, NC 28801
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 14654 High Rock RdBoomer, NC 28606-9109 · Phone (336) 921-3300
Location 2500 E Ku Sumee DriveCandor, NC 27229 · Phone (910) 974-4183

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid6005784NC

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

LAWSON BAKER DURHAM
Social Worker (Clinical)
225 E CHESTNUT ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 552-3771
THE SPARC FOUNDATION, INC.
Clinic/Center (Community Health)
225 E CHESTNUT ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 552-3771
THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN NORTH CAROLINA, INC
Community/Behavioral Health
225 E CHESTNUT ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 258-9655

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 Caring For Children, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Caring For Children, Inc. is 1659429926. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 5, 2007.

Where is Caring For Children, Inc. located?

Caring For Children, Inc. is located at 225 E Chestnut St, Asheville, NC 28801. The listed phone number is (828) 450-3943.

What is Caring For Children, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

What insurance does Caring For Children, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Caring For Children, Inc. 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 Caring For Children, Inc. was last updated on September 11, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.