Kathryn Shanks, LCMHC
Kathryn Shanks, LCMHC is a Counselor in Asheville, NC, registered under NPI 1003160946. 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 Asheville, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Sep 8, 2026. Parking is available about 620 ft away. The nearest transit stop is 953 ft away.
Getting here and what is nearby
Restaurant Moe's Southwest Grill 242 ft ~1 min
360 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville 28801
10:30-21:00
Restaurant HomeGrown 346 ft ~2 min
Parking 482 ft ~2 min
Parking 578 ft ~3 min
Parking 620 ft ~3 min
Convenience Citi Stop 855 ft ~4 min
Gas station Shell 841 ft ~4 min
Restaurant Dunkin' 841 ft ~4 min
411 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville 28804
05:00-20:00
Transit 953 ft ~4 min
Gas station Enmark 0.34 mi ~7 min
Grocery Harris Teeter 0.49 mi ~10 min
136 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville 28801
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A13260 | NC | Counselor |
| 13260 | NC | Counselor primary |
This provider holds licence A13260 issued in NC. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
This NPI does not appear in the PECOS Medicare enrolment file. Providers who do not bill Medicare — or who bill only through a group's enrolment — will not appear here. It is not a sign of any problem with the registration.
What Counselor covers
A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 101Y00000X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 3 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101Y00000X | Counselor | A13260 | NC | |
| 106H00000X | Marriage & Family Therapist | — | — | |
| 101Y00000X | Counselor | 13260 | 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 | 1003160946 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Last updated | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| Gender | Female |
| Credential | LCMHC |
| Practice address |
346 MERRIMON AVE STE C Asheville, NC 28801 (283) 334-4488 |
| Mailing address |
30 CHURCH RD Asheville, NC 28804 |
| Other identifiers |
13260
· Other (NC) |
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 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 8 |
Sum = 54 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 6 · actual last digit = 6
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.