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MR. JOSEPH E. HOWARD MSW, LCSW
NPI 1700013737
Social Worker - Clinical in Hendersonville, NC

Active since June 17, 2009PECOS Enrolled
840 FLEMING ST STE 5, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28791(828) 595-2746(828) 595-2716 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Mr. Joseph E. Howard Msw, Lcsw NPPES

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

MR. JOSEPH E. HOWARD MSW, LCSW (NPI 1700013737) is an individual clinical provider in Hendersonville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (C006329) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700013737
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMR. JOSEPH E. HOWARDCredential: MSW, LCSW
Location Address840 FLEMING ST STE 5Hendersonville, NC 28791-3541
Mailing AddressPo Box 1844Arden, NC 28704-1844 · (828) 329-4359
Phone(828) 595-2746
Fax(828) 595-2716
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJune 17, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMay 22, 2020
NPPES CertifiedMay 22, 2020
✔ NPI 1700013737 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in NC · C006329
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.
840 FLEMING ST STE 5, Hendersonville, NC 28791
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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.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. Joseph E. Howard Msw, Lcsw is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Joseph Howard reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Complete Peace, PLLC
0.8 mi
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
212 S GROVE ST STE F
Hendersonville, NC 28792
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578235156 (828) 489-1886

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 28791 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 5

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

MR. RONALD WHICKER JR. LCSW, LCAS
Social Worker (Clinical)
840 FLEMING ST STE 5
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28791
Henderson County (285) 952-7468
DC WELLNESS
Community/Behavioral Health
840 FLEMING ST STE 5
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28791
Henderson County (828) 489-7002
CHRISTOPHER CARSON NOLAN LCMHC
Counselor (Professional)
840 FLEMING ST STE 5
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28791
Henderson County (828) 595-2746
DAMARIS CORTES-FIGUEROA LCMHC, MS/P, NCC, QP
Counselor (Mental Health)
840 FLEMING ST STE 5
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28791
Henderson County (828) 595-2748
MR. MICHAEL STEPHEN THOMAS M.A, LCMHC
Counselor (Mental Health)
840 FLEMING ST STE 5
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28791
Henderson County (828) 595-2746

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 Joseph Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Howard is 1700013737. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2009.

Where is Joseph Howard located?

Joseph Howard practices at 840 Fleming St Ste 5, Hendersonville, NC 28791. The listed phone number is (828) 595-2746.

What is Joseph Howard's specialty?

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

Is Joseph Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Howard is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Joseph Howard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Howard reassigns Medicare benefits to Complete Peace, PLLC (Hendersonville, 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 Joseph Howard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Howard accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Joseph Howard 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 Joseph Howard was last updated on May 22, 2020. 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.