Quick answers
- Where does Kathy E. Young-Shugar see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Hickory, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Kathy E. Young-Shugar's specialty?
- Medicare lists Clinical Social Worker as the primary specialty.
- Does Kathy E. Young-Shugar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathy E. Young-Shugar accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does Kathy E. Young-Shugar offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Kathy E. Young-Shugar offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Kathy E. Young-Shugar?
- (828) 267-1740, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Kathy E. Young-Shugar's NPI number?
- 1982706842. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Kathy E. Young-Shugar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 201 Government Ave SW, Suite 305Hickory, NC 28602 (828) 267‑1740
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kathy E. Young-Shugar as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- New Directions CS PLLC9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Clinical Social Workerprimary
Find other clinicians: Clinical Social Worker, North Carolina →
Other clinical social workers in Hickory
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CSW |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1983 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982706842 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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