MS. DESPINA HANGEMANOLE LCSW-C, MAC
NPI 1609190727
Counselor - Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) in Bethesda, MD
NPI Status: Active since March 18, 2010
Contact Information
2801 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD
ZIP 20889
Phone: (301) 400-1298
Fax: (202) 782-7589
- Individual
- Female
- Counselor
- Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)
- PECOS Enrolled
About DESPINA HANGEMANOLE
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Despina Hangemanole, a provider established in Bethesda, Maryland with a medical specialization in Counselor, focusing in addiction (substance use disorder) . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1609190727 assigned on March 2010. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 101YA0400X with license number 16911 (MD). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated April 2026.
- NPI
- 1609190727
- Provider Name
- MS. DESPINA HANGEMANOLE LCSW-C, MAC
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2801 WISCONSIN AVE BETHESDA, MD 20889
- Location Phone
- (301) 400-1298
- Location Fax
- (202) 782-7589
- Mailing Address
- 8901 WISCONSIN AVE BETHESDA, MD 20889
- Mailing Phone
- (301) 400-1298
- Mailing Fax
- (202) 782-7589
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 03-18-2010
- Last Update Date
- 04-09-2026
- Code Navigator
A Substance Abuse or Addiction Counselor like Despina Hangemanole advices patients who experience alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, mental health issues, or other mental or behavioral problems. Substance Abuse counselors provide treatment and support to help clients recover from addiction or modify problem behaviors. Many counselors incorporate the principles of 12-step programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). They educate clients how to cope with stress and life’s issues in ways that help them recover. Counselors also help patients improve their personal relationships and find ways to discuss their addiction or other problems with family and friends.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Counselor Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)
- Taxonomy Code
- 101YA0400X
- Type
- Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- License No.
- 16911
- License State
- MD
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101YA0400X | Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers | Counselor | G13148 (MD) |
| 2 | 1041C0700X | Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers | Social Worker | 16911 (MD) |
| 3 | 1041C0700X | Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers | Social Worker | 149028600 (IL) |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Despina Hangemanole is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Durable Medical Equipment (DME).
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: No
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1609190727, we treat the final digit (7) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1609190727, enumerated as an "individual" on March 18, 2010.
The provider is located at 2801 WISCONSIN AVE BETHESDA, MD 20889 and the phone number is (301) 400-1298.
Counselor with taxonomy code 101YA0400X and a focus in Addiction (Substance Use Disorder).
