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CHELSEA M. WAKEFIELD MSW, PLCSW
NPI 1821088246
Social Worker - Clinical in Hickory, NC

Q: What is Chelsea Wakefield's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chelsea Wakefield is 1821088246. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 26, 2005.

Q: What is Chelsea Wakefield's specialty?

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

Q: Is Chelsea Wakefield enrolled in Medicare?

No. Chelsea Wakefield has opted out of Medicare through September 29, 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.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chelsea Wakefield was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 37 days 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.

Active since October 26, 2005Opted out of Medicare · through Sep 29, 2027

425 7TH AVE SW, HICKORY, NC 28602(828) 327-6633(828) 327-3385 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Chelsea M. Wakefield Msw, Plcsw NPPES

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

CHELSEA M. WAKEFIELD MSW, PLCSW (NPI 1821088246) is an individual clinical provider in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (P002298) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. She has opted out of Medicare through September 29, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821088246

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X

Provider Legal NameCHELSEA M. WAKEFIELDCredential: MSW, PLCSW

Location Address425 7TH AVE SWHickory, NC 28602-3237

Mailing Address228 Glen Echo LnHendersonville, NC 28739-6487 · (828) 696-3453

Phone(828) 327-6633

Fax(828) 327-3385

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateOctober 26, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1821088246 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 NC · P002298

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.

425 7TH AVE SW, Hickory, NC 28602

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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

Chelsea M. Wakefield Msw, Plcsw 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 September 29, 2015 through September 29, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateSeptember 29, 2015

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughSeptember 29, 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 28602 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 $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code NA

Established Patient

$67.72 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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 9

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

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