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AVIS EDWARDS
NPI 1689213316
Counselor - Professional in Newport News, VA

Active since December 28, 2019PECOS Enrolled
610 THIMBLE SHOALS BLVD STE 303B, NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606(757) 240-5595(757) 282-5963 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 20, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 20, 2025, Dec 28, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Avis Edwards NPPES

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

AVIS EDWARDS (NPI 1689213316) is an individual professional provider in Newport News, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0701015611) and active in the NPI registry since December 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689213316
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YP2500X
Provider Legal NameAVIS EDWARDS
Location Address610 THIMBLE SHOALS BLVD STE 303BNewport News, VA 23606-4503
Mailing Address344 Sycamore WalkSmithfield, VA 23430-1923 · (843) 384-0386
Phone(757) 240-5595
Fax(757) 282-5963
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateDecember 28, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 20, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 20, 2025
✔ NPI 1689213316 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 VA · 0701015611
610 THIMBLE SHOALS BLVD STE 303B, Newport News, VA 23606
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include UnitedHealthcare.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)

Avis Edwards is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID1658842323
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260603001746
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 Avis Edwards reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hampton Newport News Community Services Board
5.4 mi
Community/Behavioral Health
300 MEDICAL DRIVE, 2ND FLOOR
Hampton, VA 23666
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 70 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659424448 (757) 788-0300
Grow Healthcare Group PA
809 mi
Mental Health
66 W FLAGLER ST STE 900
Miami, FL 33130
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia enrollment
  • 1,424 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245845932 (786) 244-7711

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 5

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

NAKIA SHONTELLE HOWARD LPC
Counselor (Professional)
610 THIMBLE SHOALS BLVD STE 303B
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606
Newport News City (757) 325-9575
NATIONAL COUNSELING GROUP, INC
Counselor (Mental Health)
610 THIMBLE SHOALS BLVD STE 303B
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606
Newport News City (757) 240-5595
MS. REBEKAH J POWERS LPC
Counselor (Mental Health)
610 THIMBLE SHOALS BLVD STE 303B
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606
Newport News City (757) 847-9376
MS. MELISSA STURGIS DOYLE
Counselor (Professional)
610 THIMBLE SHOALS BLVD STE 303B
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606
Newport News City (757) 240-5595
MS. CRYSTAL MONIQUE BLAND NCC, LPC
Counselor (Mental Health)
610 THIMBLE SHOALS BLVD STE 303B
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606
Newport News City (757) 812-3835

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 Avis Edwards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Avis Edwards is 1689213316. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 28, 2019.

Where is Avis Edwards located?

Avis Edwards practices at 610 Thimble Shoals Blvd Ste 303B, Newport News, VA 23606. The listed phone number is (757) 240-5595.

What is Avis Edwards's specialty?

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

Is Avis Edwards enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Avis Edwards is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Avis Edwards's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Avis Edwards reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Hampton Newport News Community Services Board (Hampton, VA) and Grow Healthcare Group PA (Miami, FL). 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 Avis Edwards's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Avis Edwards accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Avis Edwards 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 Avis Edwards was last updated on November 20, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.