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JOSEPH WESLEY HESS LCSW
NPI 1164911533
Social Worker - Clinical in Charlotte, NC

Active since May 01, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3315 SPRINGBANK LN STE 106, CHARLOTTE, NC 28226(510) 992-3498 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 8, 2026, Jun 17, 2020, Aug 9, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Joseph Wesley Hess Lcsw NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JOSEPH WESLEY HESS LCSW (NPI 1164911533) is an individual clinical provider in Charlotte, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (C014894) and active in the NPI registry since May 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164911533
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH WESLEY HESSCredential: LCSW
Location Address3315 SPRINGBANK LN STE 106Charlotte, NC 28226-3198
Mailing Address3315 Springbank Ln Ste 106Charlotte, NC 28226-3198 · (510) 992-3498
Phone(510) 992-3498
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMay 1, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 8, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1164911533 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in NC · C014894
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
Also ListedCounselorTaxonomy 101Y00000X · License 91475 (CA)
Also ListedCounselor · Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)Taxonomy 101YA0400X
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
3315 SPRINGBANK LN STE 106, Charlotte, NC 28226
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joseph Wesley Hess Lcsw 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.

PECOS PAC ID3274003983
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260522001931
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Hess reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority
3.3 mi
Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)
7825 BALLANTYNE COMMONS PKWY, STE 110
Charlotte, NC 28277
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,534 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1124593470 (704) 446-0391

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340113
Location1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28226 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$0.00 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

JOEY HESS THERAPY, P.L.L.C.
Social Worker (Clinical)
3315 SPRINGBANK LN STE 106
CHARLOTTE, NC 28226
Mecklenburg County (510) 992-3498
JOSHUA PAUL BURNETT M.A.
Marriage & Family Therapist
3315 SPRINGBANK LN STE 106
CHARLOTTE, NC 28226
Mecklenburg County (704) 916-9578
MRS. LYNNE MIDGETT WILKERSON LCMHC
Counselor (Mental Health)
3315 SPRINGBANK LN STE 106
CHARLOTTE, NC 28226
Mecklenburg County (704) 763-7056

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 Joseph Hess's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Hess is 1164911533. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 1, 2018.

Where is Joseph Hess located?

Joseph Hess practices at 3315 Springbank Ln Ste 106, Charlotte, NC 28226. The listed phone number is (510) 992-3498.

What is Joseph Hess's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Joseph Hess enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Hess 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 organization bills Medicare for Joseph Hess's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Hess reassigns Medicare benefits to The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority (Charlotte, NC). The 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 Joseph Hess's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Hess accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and 4 other insurers list Joseph Hess 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.

Is Joseph Hess affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Hess is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Hess was last updated on January 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.