NPI age
19 years
Enumerated 2007-01-14
● Active
Type 1 · Individual
DR. Kennard Nears, M.S., LPC, NCC
Nears is 1 of 15 counselor providers in Riverdale and 1 of 5527 in Georgia.
Primary specialty
Counselor
Plus 1 subspecialty
Licensed in
GA, NC
2 states
Status
Active
No deactivations on record
Last NPPES update
2019-04-01
Source: monthly bulk 2026-05
Sole proprietor
Yes
Solo practice on file
How this provider compares
Across 5527 active counselor providers in Georgia.
NPI age
19 years
↑ 14 yr above median (5 yr)
State licenses
2 states
Top 97% — 2% of peers are multi-state
Subspecialties
1
In the 16% of peers with subspecialties
NPI lifetime · 2007 → 2026
2007-01Enumerated in NPPES
2007
2026
Where they practice
Practice location
187 Shenandoah Dr
Riverdale, GA 302743247
Mailing address
187 Shenandoah Dr
Riverdale, GA 302743247
Additional practice locations
1 secondary location on file with NPPES.
Location 2
2911 Ligon St Apt A11
Raleigh, NC 276075561
Specialties
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Counselor PrimaryDefinition to come...
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CounselorA 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...
Identifiers
| Type | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 05 (GA) | 526553690B | |
| 05 (NC) | 6103009 |
Multi-state credentialing: Licensed in 2 states. Useful context for credentialers building cross-state provider networks.
Practice context
Solo or small practice. No other active providers share this practice address in NPPES. This provider is listed as a sole proprietor.
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