MRS. MELANIE KEYES FRIERSON MSW, LCSW-A
NPI 1821766015
Social Worker - Clinical in Boone, NC

NPI Status: Active since September 01, 2021

Contact Information

8562 NC HIGHWAY 105 S UNIT 102
BOONE, NC
ZIP 28607
Phone: (828) 333-4170
Fax: (855) 404-4030

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Social Worker
  • Clinical
  • Accepts Insurance

About MELANIE FRIERSON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Melanie Frierson, a provider established in Boone, North Carolina with a medical specialization in Social Worker, focusing in clinical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1821766015 assigned on September 2021. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1041C0700X with license number P016776 (NC). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.

NPI
1821766015
Provider Name
MRS. MELANIE KEYES FRIERSON MSW, LCSW-A
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
8562 NC HIGHWAY 105 S UNIT 102 BOONE, NC 28607
Location Phone
(828) 333-4170
Location Fax
(855) 404-4030
Mailing Address
7037 ROMINGER RD SUGAR GROVE, NC 28679
Mailing Phone
(828) 467-3165
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
09-01-2021
Last Update Date
09-01-2021
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A clinical social worker like Melanie Frierson is licensed to diagnose and treat mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders. A clinical social worker helps patients develop strategies to change behavior or cope with difficult situations and refer patients to other resources or services, such as support groups or other mental health professionals.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Social Worker Clinical

Taxonomy Code
1041C0700X
Type
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
License No.
P016776
License State
NC
Taxonomy Description
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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Blue Advantage Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze Complete | $60 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HSA Eligible | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze Standard | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Gold Premier A | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Gold Standard A | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver Choice A | 3 Free PCP | $15 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver Preferred | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver Standard | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Care Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Bronze Complete | $60 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Bronze HSA Eligible | Integrated | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Bronze Standard | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Gold Premier A | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Gold Standard A | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Silver Choice A | 3 Free PCP | $15 Tier 1 Rx | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Silver Preferred | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Silver Standard | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Value Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Limited Statewide Doctors - POS
  • Blue Value Bronze Complete | $60 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | Limited Statewide Doctors - POS
  • UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Standard+ Dental + Vision (No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Value + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

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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 1821766015, we treat the final digit (5) 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 55. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 55 = 5).

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
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
5
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 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 0 + 2 + 24 = 55

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

The next multiple of ten after 55 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 55 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1821766015.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 8 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Counselor (Professional)
8562 NC HIGHWAY 105 S UNIT 102
BOONE, NC 28607
Counselor (Mental Health)
8562 NC HIGHWAY 105 S UNIT 102
BOONE, NC 28607
Counselor (Professional)
8562 NC HIGHWAY 105 S UNIT 102
BOONE, NC 28607
Counselor (Mental Health)
8562 NC HIGHWAY 105 S UNIT 102
BOONE, NC 28607
Counselor (Professional)
8562 NC HIGHWAY 105 S UNIT 102
BOONE, NC 28607
Social Worker (Clinical)
8562 NC HIGHWAY 105 S UNIT 102
BOONE, NC 28607
Counselor (Mental Health)
8562 NC HIGHWAY 105 S UNIT 102
BOONE, NC 28607
Counselor (Mental Health)
8562 NC HIGHWAY 105 S UNIT 102
BOONE, NC 28607

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1821766015, enumerated as an "individual" on September 01, 2021.

The provider is located at 8562 NC HIGHWAY 105 S UNIT 102 BOONE, NC 28607 and the phone number is (828) 333-4170.

Social Worker with taxonomy code 1041C0700X and a focus in Clinical.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.