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James Alexander Beard, MA

Mental Health Counselor in Pawleys Island, SC · enumerated 2009.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1952539066

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name James Alexander Beard
Credential MA
Sex Male
Practice address 3560 Kings River Rd, Pawleys Island, SC, 29585
Phone (843) 344-0172
Enumeration date Jun 26, 2009
Last updated in NPPES Jun 26, 2009

Taxonomy & licenses

101YM0800X Mental Health Counselor Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers · License 5027 (SC) Primary

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for James Beard?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for James Beard is 1952539066, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does James Beard practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Pawleys Island, SC. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2009-06-26.