MOUNTAIN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER, INC.
NPI 1952356388
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Asheville, NC

Active since May 24, 2006
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803(828) 257-4730(828) 257-4738 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 12, 2026, Apr 10, 2023, Jun 9, 2022 and 8 more (11 updates tracked since 2016).

About Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. NPPES

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

MOUNTAIN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER, INC. (NPI 1952356388), doing business as Mahec Family Health Center, is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Asheville, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization maintains 10 additional practice locations and lists William Hathaway, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952356388
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QF0400X
Legal Business NameMOUNTAIN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER, INC.
Location Address123 HENDERSONVILLE RDAsheville, NC 28803-2868
Mailing Address119 Hendersonville RdAsheville, NC 28803-2868 · (828) 257-4730 · Fax (828) 257-4738
Fax(828) 257-4738
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialWilliam HathawayCeo · (828) 257-4400
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 12, 202611 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 12, 2026
✔ NPI 1952356388 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 15

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QF0400X
Also ListedCounselorTaxonomy 101Y00000X
Also ListedSocial Worker · ClinicalTaxonomy 1041C0700X
Also ListedPharmacistTaxonomy 183500000X
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X
Also ListedFamily Medicine · Addiction MedicineTaxonomy 207QA0401X
Also ListedFamily Medicine · Geriatric MedicineTaxonomy 207QG0300X
Also ListedFamily Medicine · Sports MedicineTaxonomy 207QS0010X
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0800X
Also ListedPhysician AssistantTaxonomy 363A00000X
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · GerontologyTaxonomy 363LG0600X
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD, Asheville, NC 28803

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsMahec Family Health Center

Secondary Practice Locations 10

Location 129 Highbridge XingAsheville, NC 28803-3496 · Phone (828) 274-1531
Location 219 N Ann StAsheville, NC 28801-2612 · Phone (828) 252-8883
Location 3121 Hendersonville RdAsheville, NC 28803-2868 · Phone (828) 257-4730
Location 425 Westridge Market PlCandler, NC 28715-9174 · Phone (828) 418-0040
Location 5218 Elkwood Ave Ste 102Asheville, NC 28804-2212 · Phone (828) 257-4747
Location 61617 Hendersonville RdAsheville, NC 28803-4129 · Phone (828) 274-1531
Location 71542 Cane Creek RdFletcher, NC 28732-7423 · Phone (828) 628-8250
Location 8119 Hendersonville RdAsheville, NC 28803-2868 · Phone (828) 771-5500
Location 9600 Barrett LnAsheville, NC 28803-6000 · Phone (828) 271-6946
Location 102360 Sweeten Creek RdAsheville, NC 28803-2030 · Phone (828) 271-6946

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

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)

Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

215

Medicare enrollment records show 215 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 129 practice at this address and 197 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 19

Family Practice49
Clinical Social Worker38
Obstetrics/Gynecology27
Mental Health Counselor26
Internal Medicine22
Nurse Practitioner16
Psychiatry11
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)10
11 other specialties16

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 215
Family Practice
NPI 1386059202
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 257-4730
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1750886636
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 257-4730
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1376247395
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 407-2415
✔ PECOSSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1144807439
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 771-3500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1760634265
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 257-4730
✔ PECOSSame address
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1710324249
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 257-4730
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Sports Medicine
NPI 1144923046
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 257-4730
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1972875557
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 257-4730
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1093189011
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 257-4730
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1053317032
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 771-3500
✔ PECOSSame address
Dentist
NPI 1376121053
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 252-4290
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Sports Medicine
NPI 1477949394
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 257-4730
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1801806591
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 257-4730
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1164730735
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 257-4730
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Endocrinology
NPI 1063543163
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 771-3500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1710514898
123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 257-4730
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1366676231
119 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 771-5500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Psychiatry
NPI 1336777994
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 398-3601
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Marriage and Family Therapist
NPI 1710393681
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 398-3601
✔ PECOSSame address
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1851723795
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 398-3601
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
See all 215 clinicians

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 Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. is 1952356388. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2006. The provider is doing business as MAHEC Family Health Center.

Where is Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. located?

Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. is located at 123 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803. The listed phone number is (828) 257-4730.

What is Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with taxonomy code 261QF0400X.

Is Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 215 clinicians in 19 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc.. 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 Family Practice (49), Clinical Social Worker (38) and Obstetrics/Gynecology (27). Of these, 129 practice at this address and 197 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Cigna Healthcare list Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. 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 Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. was last updated on January 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.