DENISE DRINKARD
NPI 1124407937
Social Worker - Clinical in Grand Blanc, MI
About Denise Drinkard NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DENISE DRINKARD (NPI 1124407937) is an individual clinical provider in Grand Blanc, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (6801085290) and active in the NPI registry since May 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2005).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Names 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Denise Drinkard is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Denise Drinkard reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Clarkston, MI 48346
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- 451 clinicians in this Medicare group
Lapeer, MI 48446
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 48439 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
GRAND BLANC, MI 48439
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Denise Drinkard's NPI number?
The NPI number for Denise Drinkard is 1124407937. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 26, 2015. The provider is also known as Denise Smith.
Where is Denise Drinkard located?
Denise Drinkard practices at 8305 S Saginaw St, Grand Blanc, MI 48439. The listed phone number is (810) 356-3344.
What is Denise Drinkard's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.
Is Denise Drinkard enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Denise Drinkard is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Denise Drinkard's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Denise Drinkard reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Downriver Mental Health Clinic PC (Clarkston, MI) and Denise Smith Lmsw, LLC (Lapeer, MI). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Denise Drinkard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Denise Drinkard accept?
Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Oscar Insurance Company, Priority Health and UnitedHealthcare list Denise Drinkard as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Denise Drinkard was last updated on June 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.
# Denise Drinkard · NPI 1124407937
Clinical provider in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 26, 2015.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1124407937 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 26, 2015
- **Primary specialty:** Social Worker - Clinical · taxonomy 1041C0700X
- **State license:** 6801085290 (Michigan)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 8305 S SAGINAW ST, Grand Blanc, MI 48439-1894
- **Phone:** (810) 356-3344
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Downriver Mental Health Clinic PC (NPI 1508994237, Clarkston, MI); Denise Smith Lmsw, LLC (NPI 1194424093, Lapeer, MI) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2005
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** June 22, 2026
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1124407937) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.