DEBORAH A HEDGES LCSW-C
NPI 1174269419
Social Worker - Clinical in Frederick, MD

Active since May 10, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
89.63/100
CMS Quality Rating
21 BYTE CT STE G, FREDERICK, MD 21702(301) 846-7872(301) 846-7973 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 10, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Deborah A Hedges Lcsw-c NPPES

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

DEBORAH A HEDGES LCSW-C (NPI 1174269419) is an individual clinical provider in Frederick, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (13936) and active in the NPI registry since May 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174269419
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameDEBORAH A HEDGESCredential: LCSW-C
Location Address21 BYTE CT STE GFrederick, MD 21702-8724
Mailing Address21 Byte Ct Ste GFrederick, MD 21702-8724 · (301) 846-7872
Fax(301) 846-7973
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateMay 10, 2022
NPPES CertifiedMay 10, 2022
✔ NPI 1174269419 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in MD · 13936
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.
21 BYTE CT STE G, Frederick, MD 21702

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

Deborah A Hedges Lcsw-c 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 ID2961713094
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220929003493
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Deborah Hedges reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Clinical
21 BYTE CT STE G
Frederick, MD 21702
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychiatry
10320 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY STE 200
Columbia, MD 21044
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 163 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Psychotherapy, 1 hour 90837
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.
361 services17 patients
Psychotherapy, 30 minutes 90832
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 30-minute session, the therapist helps you explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to better understand yourself and manage life's challenges.
22 services15 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21702 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 $57.99 – $175.57
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $14.49 – $43.89)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$72.23 typical visit price
range $18.66 – $143.02
Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.66 – $35.75)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

89.63/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.03
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

Social Worker
21 BYTE CT STE G
FREDERICK, MD 21702
Social Worker
21 BYTE CT STE G
FREDERICK, MD 21702
Counselor
21 BYTE CT STE G
FREDERICK, MD 21702
Social Worker (Clinical)
21 BYTE CT STE G
FREDERICK, MD 21702
Counselor
21 BYTE CT STE G
FREDERICK, MD 21702
Counselor (Professional)
21 BYTE CT STE G
FREDERICK, MD 21702
Counselor (Mental Health)
21 BYTE CT STE G
FREDERICK, MD 21702

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 Deborah Hedges's NPI number?

The NPI number for Deborah Hedges is 1174269419. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2022.

Where is Deborah Hedges located?

Deborah Hedges practices at 21 Byte Ct Ste G, Frederick, MD 21702. The listed phone number is (301) 846-7872.

What is Deborah Hedges's specialty?

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

Is Deborah Hedges enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Deborah Hedges 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 Deborah Hedges's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Deborah Hedges reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Life Change Therapy Now LLC (Frederick, MD) and Psychogeriatric Services LLC (Columbia, MD). 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 Deborah Hedges's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Deborah Hedges was last updated on May 10, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.