FIRSTWNC
NPI 1710116942
Community/Behavioral Health in Asheville, NC
About Firstwnc NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
FIRSTWNC (NPI 1710116942) is a healthcare organization registered as a community/behavioral health in Asheville, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. The organization maintains a secondary practice location in Asheville and lists Janet Price Ferrell, Executive Director, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Other Names 1
Secondary Practice Location 1
Group Practice 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Firstwnc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
5Medicare enrollment records show 5 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Firstwnc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 5 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.
Clinicians, nearest first (5)
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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 F.I.R.S.T.'s NPI number?
The NPI number for F.I.R.S.T. is 1710116942. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 9, 2009. The provider is doing business as Firstwnc.
Where is F.I.R.S.T. located?
F.I.R.S.T. is located at 77 Central Ave Ste E, Asheville, NC 28801. The listed phone number is (828) 277-1315.
What is F.I.R.S.T.'s specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Community/Behavioral Health with taxonomy code 251S00000X.
Is F.I.R.S.T. enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. F.I.R.S.T. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through F.I.R.S.T.?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 5 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to F.I.R.S.T.. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Mental Health Counselor (3), Clinical Psychologist (1) and Nurse Practitioner (1). Of these, 5 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
What insurance does F.I.R.S.T. accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list F.I.R.S.T. 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 F.I.R.S.T. was last updated on May 1, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.
# Firstwnc · NPI 1710116942
Community/Behavioral Health organization in Asheville, North Carolina. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since July 9, 2009.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1710116942 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** July 9, 2009
- **Primary specialty:** Community/Behavioral Health · taxonomy 251S00000X
- **Legal business name:** F.i.r.s.t.
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Janet Price Ferrell, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
## Practice location
- **Address:** 77 CENTRAL AVE STE E, Asheville, NC 28801-2451
- **Phone:** (828) 277-1315 · **Fax:** (828) 277-1321
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 5 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Mental Health Counselor (3), Clinical Psychologist (1), Nurse Practitioner (1); 5 practice within 10 miles · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** May 1, 2023
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1710116942) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.