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SARAH HINES MSSW, LCSW
NPI 1659744365
Social Worker - Clinical in Chattanooga, TN

Active since November 03, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.19/100
CMS Quality Rating
979 E 3RD ST STE C830, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403(423) 778-9001(423) 778-4692 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Aug 28, 2017, Mar 21, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Sarah Hines Mssw, Lcsw NPPES

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

SARAH HINES MSSW, LCSW (NPI 1659744365) is an individual clinical provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (6536) and active in the NPI registry since November 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659744365
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameSARAH HINESCredential: MSSW, LCSW
Location Address979 E 3RD ST STE C830Chattanooga, TN 37403-3325
Mailing Address975 East Third Street, Attn: Provider EnrollmentChattanooga, TN 37403-2147 · (423) 778-9001 · Fax (423) 778-4692
Phone(423) 778-9001
Fax(423) 778-4692
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateNovember 3, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1659744365 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 TN · 6536
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.
979 E 3RD ST STE C830, Chattanooga, TN 37403
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.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

Sarah Hines Mssw, 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 ID345541876
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171122002233
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 Sarah Hines reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Erlanger Health
Same address
Internal Medicine
979 E 3RD ST STE A440
Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 679 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1477256303 (423) 778-2867
Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority
0.1 mi
Internal Medicine
975 E 3RD ST
Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 533 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407034028 (423) 266-1490

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 2

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.
94 services15 patients
Psychotherapy, 45 minutes 90834
Psychotherapy is a treatment method where you converse with a therapist about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In a 45-minute session, the therapist assists you in understanding and managing your mental health concerns, improving emotional wellness, and promoting personal growth.
52 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37403 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 $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

96.19/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality85.2
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

LAURA ELIZABETH SNIDER MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
979 E 3RD ST STE C830
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-9001
DR. SALLY ELIZABETH HORNE M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
979 E 3RD ST STE C830
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-9001
JAKE MCKAY MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
979 E 3RD ST STE C830
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-9001
CORY JAY RICE M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Vascular Neurology)
979 E 3RD ST STE C830
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-9001
BENJAMIN WAYNE MCCLELLAN NP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
979 E 3RD ST STE C830
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-9001
ZACHARY MILLS MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Epilepsy)
979 E 3RD ST STE C830
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-6879
CRYSTAL TILLERY MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
979 E 3RD ST STE C830
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-9001
STEPHANIE HITTLE
Nurse Practitioner (Critical Care Medicine)
979 E 3RD ST STE C830
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-9001

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 Sarah Hines's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sarah Hines is 1659744365. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 3, 2015.

Where is Sarah Hines located?

Sarah Hines practices at 979 E 3rd St Ste C830, Chattanooga, TN 37403. The listed phone number is (423) 778-9001.

What is Sarah Hines's specialty?

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

Is Sarah Hines enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sarah Hines 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 Sarah Hines's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sarah Hines reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Erlanger Health (Chattanooga, TN) and Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority (Chattanooga, TN). 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 Sarah Hines's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sarah Hines accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Sarah Hines 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 Sarah Hines was last updated on July 21, 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.