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Active NPI 1205101078 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Michelle K Cooper , PhD, HSPP, LCAS, CCS

Psychologist • Sylva, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michelle Cooper, PhD, HSPP, LCAS, CCS is a certified Psychologist practicing in Sylva, NC. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1997, Dr. Cooper delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 44 BONNIE LN.

Dr. Cooper is affiliated with Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include psychiatric diagnostic evaluation. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

44 Bonnie Ln

Sylva, NC 287798511

Telephone 8286313973
Fax 8286319280
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Psychologist in Sylva, NC

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
29 Yrs +6.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.5 Yrs
State Avg: 25.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
14 Specialists

Practicing in Sylva, NC (1760 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
7.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
56.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cooper (29 Years) 29 Yrs
Sylva Specialty Average (22.5 Years) 22.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
90791 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation
20 20 $357.00 $156.47

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-06-17
Psychologist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 103T00000X

State License NC 2870

A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.

Psychologist - Health Service

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 103TH0100X

State License NC 2870

A psychologist, certified/licensed at the independent practice level in his/her state, who is duly trained and experienced in the delivery of direct, preventative, assessment, and therapeutic intervention services to individuals whose growth, adjustment, or functioning is actually impaired or is demonstrably at high risk of impairment (1974).

Counselor - Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 101YA0400X

State License NC LCAS-2997

Definition to come...

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc.

65 N Broad St, Brevard, NC 287123725

Phone: 8288832708

Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc.

131 Walnut St, Waynesville, NC 287863250

Phone: 8284568604

Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc.

69 N Broad St, Brevard, NC 287123725

Phone: 8288832708

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Jill Siske

Counselor

NPI 1003063454
William Smithdeal , LCSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1003089616

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Andrew Dwyer , LCSWA

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1003461344

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate

Lacey Martinez-Seagle , LCMHC, LCAS

Counselor - Mental Health

NPI 1013488394

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist

Alida Herrera , NP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1023189255

Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

NPI 1023341229

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, Certified Coding Specialist, QS

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

16 Historical Events
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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 17, 2026

Recorded as MICHELLE COOPER, PHD, HSPP, LCAS,CCS

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 13, 2024

Psychologist (License #2870 in NC)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 02, 2023

Recorded as MICHELLE COOPER, PHD, HSPP, LCAS,CCSI

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 11, 2022

Registered at 220 5TH AVE E, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 287924377 (Tel: 8286924289)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 11, 2022

Recorded as MICHELLE COOPER, PHD, HSP-P, LCAS

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 24, 2020

Registered at PO BOX 2187, SYLVA, NC 287792187

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 24, 2020

Recorded as MICHELLE COOPER, PHD; LCASA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 24, 2020

Counselor (License #LCAS-2997 in NC)

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Updated Practice Location May 24, 2019

Registered at 44 BONNIE LN, SYLVA, NC 287798511 (Tel: 8286313973)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 24, 2019

Psychologist (License #2870 in NC)

NPI Profile Active March 13, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 13, 2012

Registered at 91 TIMBERLANE RD, WAYNESVILLE, NC 287867927 (Tel: 8288370071)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 13, 2012

Registered at 91 TIMBERLANE RD, WAYNESVILLE, NC 287867927

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 13, 2012

Recorded as MICHELLE COOPER

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 13, 2012

Counselor

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 13, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1205101078
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 13, 2012
Last Update: June 17, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

220 5th Ave E

Hendersonville, NC 287924377

Phone: 8286924289

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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