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

Mr. Joseph Karel Stertz Jr., LCSW

Individual provider Mental Health Counselor · NPI 1255668687

Mr. Joseph Karel Stertz Jr., LCSW is a Clinical Social Worker in Asheville, North Carolina. Qualified in 2015, 11 years ago. Practices with Laurel Hill Center, a 3-clinician group, works from 2 locations, accepts Medicare assignment and offers telehealth. Licensed in North Carolina and Oregon.

Years since qualifying
11
Licensed in
NC, OR
In the registry since
2009
Specialties on file
3
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

5 Forest Run Dr
Asheville, NC 28803-8564
Phone: (803) 507-4970
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Additional practice locations (1)

  • 29 N Market St Ste 300, Asheville, NC 28801-2924 — (803) 507-4970

Specialties & licences

Clinical Social Worker (primary) Taxonomy 1041C0700X · Licence C011313 (NC)
Mental Health Counselor Taxonomy 101YM0800X
Clinical Social Worker Taxonomy 1041C0700X · Licence L14806 (OR)

Record details

NPI number1255668687
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials LCSW
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedNovember 5, 2009
Last updated in NPPESMarch 23, 2026
Certification dateMarch 23, 2026

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyCLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2015 (11 years in practice)
Group practice Laurel Hill Center — 3 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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