Quick answers
- Does Esther Z. Vanderwal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Esther Z. Vanderwal accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Esther Z. Vanderwal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 13 Original Medicare patients and 110 services for Esther Z. Vanderwal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Esther Z. Vanderwal's NPI number?
- 1659751220. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Esther Z. Vanderwal, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 13 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 110 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 67 |
Most frequent services
- Psychotherapy, 1 hour (90837)89 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
Practice locations
Addresses where Esther Z. Vanderwal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 22655 Washington StLeonardtown, MD 20650 (301) 690‑8008
- 306 W Sunset Rd, Suite 117San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 858‑5898
- 4412 74th StLubbock, TX 79424 (210) 858‑5898
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Esther Z. Vanderwal as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Serenity Place LLC12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Clinical Social Workerprimary
Other clinical social workers in Leonardtown
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Leonardtown, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Serenity Place LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CSW |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1994 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659751220 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians