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ESTHER VANDERWAL LCSW-C
NPI 1659751220
Social Worker - Clinical in Leonardtown, MD

Active since June 08, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
22655 WASHINGTON ST., P.O. BOX 1831, LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650(301) 690-8008 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 30, 2026, May 9, 2023, Mar 8, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Esther Vanderwal Lcsw-c NPPES

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

ESTHER VANDERWAL LCSW-C (NPI 1659751220) is an individual clinical provider in Leonardtown, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (16047) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659751220
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameESTHER VANDERWALCredential: LCSW-C
Location Address22655 WASHINGTON ST., P.O. BOX 1831Leonardtown, MD 20650
Mailing AddressPo Box 1831Leonardtown, MD 20650-1831 · (301) 690-8008
Phone(301) 690-8008
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateJune 8, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 30, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 30, 2026
✔ NPI 1659751220 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MD · 16047✔ Licensed in TX · 107185
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.
22655 WASHINGTON ST., Leonardtown, MD 20650
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Esther Palma

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 14412 74th St Ste F100Lubbock, TX 79424-2316 · Phone (210) 858-5898
Location 2306 W Sunset Rd Ste 117San Antonio, TX 78209-1730 · Phone (210) 858-5898

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Esther Vanderwal 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 ID8325349152
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151219000022, I20221107003256
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.
89 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20650 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

KRISTINA BLAIR TCHOUMAK LGPC
Counselor (Mental Health)
22655 WASHINGTON ST., P.O. BOX 1831
LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650
St. Mary's County (301) 690-8008

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 Esther Vanderwal's NPI number?

The NPI number for Esther Vanderwal is 1659751220. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2015. The provider is also known as Esther Palma.

Where is Esther Vanderwal located?

Esther Vanderwal practices at 22655 Washington St. P.O. Box 1831, Leonardtown, MD 20650. The listed phone number is (301) 690-8008.

What is Esther Vanderwal's specialty?

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

Is Esther Vanderwal enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Esther Vanderwal 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.

What insurance does Esther Vanderwal accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Esther Vanderwal 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 Esther Vanderwal was last updated on January 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.