1717 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41011
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NKY Med Clinic – Pinnacle Treatment is a private substance use treatment provider in Covington, Kentucky, located at 1717 Madison Avenue.
Levels of care offered here include standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program (methadone), and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone and buprenorphine.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for pregnant/postpartum women.
NKY Med Clinic – Pinnacle Treatment is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private for-profit organization |
| Exclusive services | Opioid use disorder clients only |
Kenton County, KY has 13 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 174,862 residents. 3 facilities in the county list detox services. 41 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 23.4 per 100,000 residents, compared with 25.7 statewide.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
NKY Med Clinic – Pinnacle Treatment lists the following levels of care: outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), methadone clinic (OTP), and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, NKY Med Clinic – Pinnacle Treatment accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and samhsa funding/block grants. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
NKY Med Clinic – Pinnacle Treatment does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Yes. NKY Med Clinic – Pinnacle Treatment reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
NKY Med Clinic – Pinnacle Treatment accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include pregnant/postpartum women.
Kenton County, KY has 13 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 174,862 residents: 3 list detox services, 11 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 1 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
NKY Med Clinic – Pinnacle Treatment is #6 of 6 ranked programs in Covington in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Saint Elizabeth Physicians – Journey Recovery Center (Covington, under 1 miles), BrightView Health (Covington, under 1 miles), and Metro Treatment of Kentucky LP – New Season Treatment Center (Covington, under 1 miles). Distances are straight-line.
NKY Med Clinic – Pinnacle Treatment has a 4.0-star rating from 202 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact NKY Med Clinic – Pinnacle Treatment directly at 859-360-0250 x311. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be NKY Med Clinic – Pinnacle Treatment. Our helpline is not affiliated with NKY Med Clinic – Pinnacle Treatment.
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