A CARING ALTERNATIVE, LLC
NPI 1720514920
Community/Behavioral Health in Morganton, NC

NPI Status: Active since May 08, 2017

Contact Information

301 E MEETING ST
MORGANTON, NC
ZIP 28655
Phone: (828) 437-3000
Fax: (828) 437-4999

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About A CARING ALTERNATIVE, LLC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for A Caring Alternative, Llc, a provider established in Morganton, North Carolina operating as a Community/behavioral Health. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1720514920 assigned on May 2017. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 251S00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 9 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Melaina S Rhoney President (President/ Owner)

NPI
1720514920
Provider Name
A CARING ALTERNATIVE, LLC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
301 E MEETING ST MORGANTON, NC 28655
Location Phone
(828) 437-3000
Location Fax
(828) 437-4999
Mailing Address
PO BOX 1536 MORGANTON, NC 28680
Mailing Phone
(828) 437-3000
Mailing Fax
(828) 437-4999
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
05-08-2017
Last Update Date
05-08-2017
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Community/Behavioral Health

Taxonomy Code
251S00000X
Type
Agencies
Taxonomy Description
A private or public agency usually under local government jurisdiction, responsible for assuring the delivery of community based mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and/or behavioral health services to individuals with those disabilities. Services may range from companion care, respite, transportation, community integration, crisis intervention and stabilization, supported employment, day support, prevocational services, residential support, therapeutic and supportive consultation, environmental modifications, intensive in-home therapy and day treatment, in addition to traditional mental health and behavioral treatment.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

MELAINA S RHONEY PRESIDENT

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT/ OWNER
Authorized Official Phone
(828) 437-3000

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1740312297MEDICAID (05)NC 
1932118551MEDICAID (05)NC 
2335883MEDICARE PIN (08)NC 

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1720514920, we treat the final digit (0) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 0).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
7
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
0
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 2 → 4 5 → 10 → 1 4 → 8 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 7 + 4 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 8 + 9 + 4 + 24 = 60

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 60 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 60 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1720514920.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Community/Behavioral Health
301 E MEETING ST
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Counselor (Professional)
301 E MEETING ST, SUITE 3
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Counselor (Mental Health)
301 E MEETING ST
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Registered Nurse
301 E MEETING ST
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Social Worker (Clinical)
301 E MEETING ST, SUITE 11
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Licensed Practical Nurse
301 E MEETING ST
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
301 E MEETING ST, SUITE 11
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Counselor (Mental Health)
301 E MEETING ST
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Counselor (Mental Health)
301 E MEETING ST
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Counselor (Professional)
301 E MEETING ST
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Counselor (Professional)
301 E MEETING ST
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Physician Assistant
301 E MEETING ST
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Counselor (Professional)
301 E MEETING ST
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Counselor (Professional)
301 E MEETING ST
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Community/Behavioral Health
301 E MEETING ST
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Social Worker (Clinical)
301 E MEETING ST
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Social Worker
301 E MEETING ST
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Social Worker (Clinical)
301 E MEETING ST
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Counselor (Mental Health)
301 E MEETING ST
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Counselor (Professional)
301 E MEETING ST
MORGANTON, NC 28655

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1720514920, enumerated as an "organization" on May 08, 2017.

The provider is located at 301 E MEETING ST MORGANTON, NC 28655 and the phone number is (828) 437-3000.

Community/Behavioral Health with taxonomy code 251S00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.