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DR. HEATHER BENSE LCSW
NPI 1376801324
Social Worker - Clinical in Linwood, NJ

Active since April 27, 2012Opted out of Medicare · through Jul 1, 2027
505 HAMILTON AVE. SUITE 203, LINWOOD, NJ 08221(609) 800-4133 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 31, 2025, Jun 25, 2024, Jun 10, 2024 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Heather Bense Lcsw NPPES

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

DR. HEATHER BENSE LCSW (NPI 1376801324) is an individual clinical provider in Linwood, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (44SC05559400) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. She has opted out of Medicare through July 1, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376801324
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameDR. HEATHER BENSECredential: LCSW
Location Address505 HAMILTON AVE. SUITE 203Linwood, NJ 08221
Mailing Address505 Hamilton Ave Ste 203Linwood, NJ 08221-1059 · (609) 800-4133
Phone(609) 800-4133
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateApril 27, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 20228 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 15, 2022
✔ NPI 1376801324 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 NJ · 44SC05559400
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.
505 HAMILTON AVE. SUITE 203, Linwood, NJ 08221
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Heather Bense Lcsw has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from July 1, 2025 through July 1, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateJuly 1, 2025
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJuly 1, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08221 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 $61.59 – $185.05
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $15.39 – $46.26)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$76.45 typical visit price
range $20.08 – $150.98
Typical copayment $19.11 (range $5.02 – $37.74)
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.

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 Heather Bense's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Bense is 1376801324. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 27, 2012.

Where is Heather Bense located?

Heather Bense practices at 505 Hamilton Ave. Suite 203, Linwood, NJ 08221. The listed phone number is (609) 800-4133.

What is Heather Bense's specialty?

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

Is Heather Bense enrolled in Medicare?

No. Heather Bense has opted out of Medicare through July 1, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Bense was last updated on July 15, 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.