Esther Nam, LCMHC
Esther Nam, LCMHC is a Mental Health Counselor in Matthews, NC, registered under NPI 1003110404. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Matthews, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Sep 6, 2026. Parking is available about 810 ft away. There is EV charging 0.40 mi from the office (ChargePoint) — useful if you are driving in from out of town. The nearest transit stop is 0.50 mi away, served by Trade Street & Matthews Station Street. A pharmacy sits 863 ft from the entrance (CVS Pharmacy), which helps if you leave with a prescription.
Getting here and what is nearby
Parking 536 ft ~3 min
Parking 673 ft ~3 min
Parking 810 ft ~4 min
Pharmacy CVS Pharmacy 863 ft ~4 min
Restaurant Jet's Pizza 0.32 mi ~7 min
920 Park Center Drive, Matthews 28105
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Restaurant Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Noodles 0.32 mi ~7 min
Mo,We,Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
EV charging ChargePoint 0.40 mi ~9 min
Restaurant Kristophers Bar & Restaurant 0.46 mi ~10 min
Transit Trade Street & Matthews Station Street 0.50 mi ~10 min
Grocery Harris Teeter 0.50 mi ~10 min
1811 Matthews Township Parkway, Matthews 28105
Mo-Su 06:00-23:00
Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| 37AC00075300 | NJ | Counselor |
| 15448 | NC | Mental Health Counselor primary |
Licences are recorded in 2 states: NJ, NC. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.
- Status
- Approved
- Provider type
- Practitioner - Mental Health Counselor
- PAC ID
- 3476993981
- Enrollment ID
- I20240501002263
Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Mental Health Counselor. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.
Licensed in 2 states
This provider holds licences in 2 states: North Carolina and New Jersey. The practice address on file is in Matthews, NC, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.
- Licence
- 15448
- Specialty
- Mental Health Counselor
Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.
What Mental Health covers
Definition to come... NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 101YM0800X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101Y00000X | Counselor | 37AC00075300 | NJ | |
| 101YM0800X | Mental Health Counselor Mental Health | 15448 | NC | primary |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1003110404 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Dec 29, 2010 |
| Last updated | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| Gender | Female |
| Credential | LCMHC |
| Practice address |
855 SAM NEWELL RD STE 100 Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 360-3637 |
| Mailing address |
4800 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE 2500 Scottsdale, AZ 85251 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Sum = 36 · next multiple of 10 = 40 · check digit = 4 · actual last digit = 4
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.