NIK J RUTHLESS LCMHC
NPI 1780242271
Counselor - Mental Health in Wilkesboro, NC

Active since May 30, 2019Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 22, 2028
1022 RIVER ST STE A, WILKESBORO, NC 28697(828) 278-8218 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 10, 2025, Nov 8, 2024, Mar 17, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Nik J Ruthless Lcmhc NPPES

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

NIK J RUTHLESS LCMHC (NPI 1780242271) is an individual mental health provider in Wilkesboro, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since May 2019. The provider has opted out of Medicare through January 22, 2028.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780242271
Entity TypeIndividual
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Provider Legal NameNIK J RUTHLESSCredential: LCMHC
Location Address1022 RIVER ST STE AWilkesboro, NC 28697-2760
Mailing Address1022 River St Ste AWilkesboro, NC 28697-2760 · (828) 278-8218
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 30, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 10, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 10, 2025
NPI 1780242271 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Mental HealthBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YM0800X

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Nik Stancil

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Nik J Ruthless Lcmhc has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from January 22, 2024 through January 22, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 22, 2024
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 22, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

Counselor (Mental Health)
1022 RIVER ST STE A
WILKESBORO, NC 28697
Counselor (Mental Health)
1022 RIVER ST STE A
WILKESBORO, NC 28697

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 Nik Ruthless's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nik Ruthless is 1780242271. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2019. The provider is also known as Nik Stancil.

Where is Nik Ruthless located?

Nik Ruthless practices at 1022 River St Ste A, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. The listed phone number is (828) 278-8218.

What is Nik Ruthless's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.

Is Nik Ruthless enrolled in Medicare?

No. Nik Ruthless has opted out of Medicare through January 22, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out.

What insurance does Nik Ruthless accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and UnitedHealthcare list Nik Ruthless 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 Nik Ruthless was last updated on September 10, 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.