Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kathy Young Shugar, LCSW

Professional Counselor (CMS: Clinical Social Worker) · Hickory, NC

  • NPI 1982706842
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
201 Government Ave Sw, Suite 305
Hickory, NC 286022954
(828) 267-1740
fax (828) 267-1746

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
101YP2500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #C000855

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982706842. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
228
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$23,310
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
90837 Psychotherapy, 1 hour 216 22 $101
90791 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 12 12 $127

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 114. This provider delivers 2.0× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kathy Young Shugar's medical specialty?
Dr. Kathy Young Shugar practices Professional Counselor in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Kathy Young Shugar practice?
Dr. Kathy Young Shugar practices at 201 Government Ave Sw, Hickory, NC 286022954. Office phone: 8282671740.
What is Dr. Kathy Young Shugar's NPI?
Dr. Kathy Young Shugar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982706842, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kathy Young Shugar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kathy Young Shugar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kathy Young Shugar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Psychotherapy (HCPCS 90837); Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (HCPCS 90791). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.