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HEATHER LEIGH BEDFORD MA, LPCA, NCC
NPI 1699329292
Counselor in Columbia, SC

Active since July 31, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
900 SAINT ANDREWS RD, COLUMBIA, SC 29210(803) 731-4708 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 31, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Heather Leigh Bedford Ma, Lpca, Ncc NPPES

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

HEATHER LEIGH BEDFORD MA, LPCA, NCC (NPI 1699329292) is an individual counselor in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (7173) and active in the NPI registry since July 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699329292
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101Y00000X
Provider Legal NameHEATHER LEIGH BEDFORDCredential: MA, LPCA, NCC
Location Address900 SAINT ANDREWS RDColumbia, SC 29210-5816
Mailing Address900 Saint Andrews RdColumbia, SC 29210-5816 · (803) 731-4708
Phone(803) 731-4708
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJuly 31, 2019
✔ NPI 1699329292 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselorBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101Y00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 7173
Definition
A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification.
900 SAINT ANDREWS RD, Columbia, SC 29210
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Heather Leigh Bedford Ma, Lpca, Ncc 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 ID840642559
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240118001732
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Heather Bedford reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Columbia Counseling Center And Associates
Same address
Professional
900 SAINT ANDREWS RD
Columbia, SC 29210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1700625860 (803) 731-4708

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

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.

JOHN R. KENNEDY II MSW, LISW-CP
Social Worker (Clinical)
900 SAINT ANDREWS RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29210
Richland County (803) 731-4708
COLUMBIA COUNSELING CENTER/COLUMBIA BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE, P.A.
Counselor (Professional)
900 SAINT ANDREWS RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29210
Richland County (803) 731-4708
MS. PAULA MAVETTE BERKEY MA LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
900 SAINT ANDREWS RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29210
Richland County (803) 731-4708
MRS. APRIL MICHELE HAMES LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
900 SAINT ANDREWS RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29210
Richland County (803) 731-4708
MS. JOAN ELLEN HAVENS M.A., LPC, PH.D.
Counselor (Professional)
900 SAINT ANDREWS RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29210
Richland County (803) 731-4708
HENRY M TIMMS LISW-CP
Social Worker (Clinical)
900 SAINT ANDREWS RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29210
Richland County (803) 731-4708
DARREL GENE SHAVER PH.D., LPC
Counselor (Professional)
900 SAINT ANDREWS RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29210
Richland County (803) 731-4708
MICHELLE BEATTY LISW-CP
Social Worker (Clinical)
900 SAINT ANDREWS RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29210
Richland County (803) 731-4708

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 Bedford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Bedford is 1699329292. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 31, 2019.

Where is Heather Bedford located?

Heather Bedford practices at 900 Saint Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210. The listed phone number is (803) 731-4708.

What is Heather Bedford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor with taxonomy code 101Y00000X.

Is Heather Bedford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Bedford 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 organization bills Medicare for Heather Bedford's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Heather Bedford reassigns Medicare benefits to Columbia Counseling Center And Associates (Columbia, SC). The 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 Heather Bedford's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Heather Bedford accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Heather Bedford 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 Heather Bedford was last updated on July 31, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.