OPTUM BEHAVIORAL CARE OF NORTH CAROLINA, P.C.
NPI 1942194493
Social Worker - Clinical in Knoxville, TN
About Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, P.c. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
OPTUM BEHAVIORAL CARE OF NORTH CAROLINA, P.C. (NPI 1942194493) is a healthcare organization registered as a clinical in Knoxville, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since June 2025. The organization lists Virginia Marie Steelman, Vice President, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
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)
Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, P.c. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
18Medicare enrollment records show 18 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, P.C., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 6 practice at this address and 8 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 5
Clinicians, nearest first (18)
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 Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, P.C.'s NPI number?
The NPI number for Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, P.C. is 1942194493. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2025.
Where is Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, P.C. located?
Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, P.C. is located at 192 Market Place Blvd Ste D162, Knoxville, TN 37922. The listed phone number is (877) 622-0013.
What is Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, P.C.'s specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.
Is Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, P.C. enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, P.C. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, P.C.?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 18 clinicians in 5 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, P.C.. 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 (7), Clinical Social Worker (5) and Nurse Practitioner (4). Of these, 6 practice at this address and 8 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
What insurance does Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, P.C. accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, P.C. 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 Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, P.C. was last updated on February 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.
# Optum Behavioral Care Of North Carolina, P.c. · NPI 1942194493
Clinical organization in Knoxville, Tennessee. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 6, 2025.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1942194493 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** June 6, 2025
- **Primary specialty:** Social Worker - Clinical · taxonomy 1041C0700X
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Virginia Steelman, VICE PRESIDENT
## Practice location
- **Address:** 192 MARKET PLACE BLVD STE D162, Knoxville, TN 37922-2337
- **Phone:** (877) 622-0013
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 18 clinicians in 5 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Mental Health Counselor (7), Clinical Social Worker (5), Nurse Practitioner (4); 6 practice at this address and 8 within 10 miles · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** February 27, 2026
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1942194493) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.