GEORGIA DEFRANCIA LCSW
NPI 1760778096
Social Worker - Clinical in Asheville, NC

Active since June 24, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
959 MERRIMON AVE STE 8B, ASHEVILLE, NC 28804(828) 215-8477 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 22, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Georgia Defrancia Lcsw NPPES

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

GEORGIA DEFRANCIA LCSW (NPI 1760778096) is an individual clinical provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (C004595) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760778096
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameGEORGIA DEFRANCIACredential: LCSW
Location Address959 MERRIMON AVE STE 8BAsheville, NC 28804-2353
Mailing Address29 Euclid BlvdAsheville, NC 28806-4509 · (828) 215-8477
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateJune 24, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 22, 2023
NPPES CertifiedOctober 22, 2023
NPI 1760778096 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 · C004595
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.
959 MERRIMON AVE STE 8B, Asheville, NC 28804

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid6002757NC

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Georgia Defrancia Lcsw is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7719307594
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201015003312
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Psychotherapy, 1 hour 90837
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.
122 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28804 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

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

Counselor (Mental Health)
959 MERRIMON AVE STE 8B
ASHEVILLE, NC 28804

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 Georgia Defrancia's NPI number?

The NPI number for Georgia Defrancia is 1760778096. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2011.

Where is Georgia Defrancia located?

Georgia Defrancia practices at 959 Merrimon Ave Ste 8B, Asheville, NC 28804. The listed phone number is (828) 215-8477.

What is Georgia Defrancia's specialty?

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

Is Georgia Defrancia enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Georgia Defrancia is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Georgia Defrancia accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Georgia Defrancia 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 Georgia Defrancia was last updated on October 22, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.