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MRS. HEATHER PIEDRA HUGHES LCSW
NPI 1871839431
Social Worker - Clinical in Leland, NC

Active since December 28, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1012 GRANDIFLORA DR # 120, LELAND, NC 28451(910) 399-4002 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 20, 2026, Aug 18, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Mrs. Heather Piedra Hughes Lcsw NPPES

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

MRS. HEATHER PIEDRA HUGHES LCSW (NPI 1871839431) is an individual clinical provider in Leland, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (C007150) and active in the NPI registry since December 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871839431
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMRS. HEATHER PIEDRA HUGHESCredential: LCSW
Location Address1012 GRANDIFLORA DR # 120Leland, NC 28451-7454
Mailing Address1109 Maplechase Dr SeLeland, NC 28451-9570
Phone(910) 399-4002
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateDecember 28, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateMay 20, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 20, 2026
✔ NPI 1871839431 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 · C007150
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.
1012 GRANDIFLORA DR # 120, Leland, NC 28451
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc, UnitedHealthcare.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

Mrs. Heather Piedra Hughes 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 ID4981921020
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150330000102
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Heather Hughes reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Strive Counseling & Wellness, PLLC
Same address
Adult Mental Health
1012 GRANDIFLORA DR # 120
Leland, NC 28451
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
NPI 1629740212 (910) 399-4002
Rha Health Services, Inc
5.9 mi
Community/Behavioral Health
1920 S 16TH ST
Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 173 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467584953 (910) 763-5355
Evoke Wellness, PLLC
8.2 mi
Clinical
4833 CAROLINA BEACH RD STE 106
Wilmington, NC 28412
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1609598150 (910) 833-7122

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 3

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.
213 services29 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.
26 services15 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28451 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

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

STRIVE COUNSELING & WELLNESS, PLLC
Clinic/Center (Adult Mental Health)
1012 GRANDIFLORA DR # 120
LELAND, NC 28451
Brunswick County (910) 399-4002

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 Hughes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Hughes is 1871839431. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 28, 2012.

Where is Heather Hughes located?

Heather Hughes practices at 1012 Grandiflora Dr # 120, Leland, NC 28451. The listed phone number is (910) 399-4002.

What is Heather Hughes's specialty?

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

Is Heather Hughes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Hughes 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 Heather Hughes's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Heather Hughes reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Strive Counseling & Wellness, PLLC (Leland, NC), Rha Health Services, Inc (Wilmington, NC) and Evoke Wellness, PLLC (Wilmington, NC). 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 Heather Hughes's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Heather Hughes accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and UnitedHealthcare list Heather Hughes 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 Hughes was last updated on May 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.