Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Karen Barnes Blythe, LCSW

Individual provider Clinical Social Worker · NPI 1497931133

Karen Barnes Blythe, LCSW is a Clinical Social Worker in Franklin, North Carolina. Qualified in 2012, 14 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor, works from 2 locations, accepts Medicare assignment and offers telehealth. Licensed in North Carolina.

Years since qualifying
14
Licensed in
NC
In the registry since
2008
What do these letters mean?
LCSW — Licensed Clinical Social Worker
A social worker licensed to diagnose and treat mental health conditions independently.

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Practice location Address checks out

258 Lopes Cir
Franklin, NC 28734-3527
Phone: (984) 212-5653
Fax: (828) 349-8983
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Additional practice locations (1)

  • 154 Medical Park Loop, Sylva, NC 28779-5271 — (828) 631-3973

Specialties & licences

Clinical Social Worker (primary) Taxonomy 1041C0700X · Licence C010857 (NC)

Record details

NPI number1497931133
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials LCSW
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedJanuary 11, 2008
Last updated in NPPESSeptember 9, 2022
Certification dateSeptember 9, 2022

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyCLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2012 (14 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
TelehealthOffers telehealth services

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