MRS. MELANIE C BLOUNT PSY.D
NPI 1013103589
Psychologist - Clinical in Lynn, MA

NPI Status: Active since September 19, 2007

Contact Information

20 CENTRAL AVE
3RD FLOOR- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
LYNN, MA
ZIP 01901
Phone: (781) 715-6223

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Psychologist
  • Clinical
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About MELANIE BLOUNT

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Melanie Blount, a provider established in Lynn, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Psychologist, focusing in clinical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1013103589 assigned on September 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 103TC0700X with license number 9872 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.

NPI
1013103589
Provider Name
MRS. MELANIE C BLOUNT PSY.D
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
20 CENTRAL AVE 3RD FLOOR- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LYNN, MA 01901
Location Phone
(781) 715-6223
Mailing Address
20 CENTRAL AVE 3RD FLOOR- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LYNN, MA 01901
Mailing Phone
(781) 715-6223
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-19-2007
Last Update Date
04-25-2014
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A clinical psychologist like Melanie Blount assesses, diagnoses, and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Clinical psychologists help people deal with problems ranging from short-term personal issues to severe, chronic conditions. Clinical psychologists interview patients, give diagnostic tests, provide psychotherapy and design behavior modification programs to help patients.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Psychologist Clinical

Taxonomy Code
103TC0700X
Type
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
License No.
9872
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Anthem Bronze Preferred Blue PPO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - PPO
  • Anthem Bronze Preferred Blue PPO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - PPO
  • Anthem Bronze Preferred Blue PPO 7500/30%/10000 Value - PPO
  • Anthem Bronze Preferred Blue PPO 8500/50%/9200 - PPO
  • Anthem Gold Preferred Blue PPO 1000/20%/7500 - PPO
  • Anthem Gold Preferred Blue PPO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - PPO
  • Anthem Gold Preferred Blue PPO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - PPO
  • Anthem Gold Preferred Blue PPO 2000/10%/7500 - PPO
  • Anthem Gold Preferred Blue PPO 2000/20%/4600 w/HSA - PPO
  • Anthem Gold Preferred Blue PPO 3000/0%/7500 RxD - PPO
  • Anthem Gold Preferred Blue PPO 500/30%/9000 - PPO
  • Anthem Platinum Preferred Blue PPO 250/10%/3500 - PPO
  • Anthem Silver Preferred Blue PPO 2500/30%/10000 Value - PPO
  • Anthem Silver Preferred Blue PPO 3000/30%/9000 Value - PPO
  • Anthem Silver Preferred Blue PPO 3500/20%/10000 - PPO
  • Anthem Silver Preferred Blue PPO 3500/20%/7250 w/HSA - PPO
  • Anthem Silver Preferred Blue PPO 4000/0%/9000 - PPO
  • Anthem Silver Preferred Blue PPO 4000/0%/9000 RxD - PPO
  • Anthem Silver Preferred Blue PPO 4000/10%/7250 w/HSA - PPO
  • Anthem Silver Preferred Blue PPO 4000/20%/8500 - PPO
  • Anthem Bronze Pathway X Enhanced 6000/35% HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Pathway X Enhanced 7000/0% ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Pathway X Enhanced 7500/50% ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) Standard - HMO
  • Anthem Catastrophic Pathway X Enhanced - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Pathway X Enhanced 1200/20% ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Pathway X Enhanced 2000/25% ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drug) Standard - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Pathway X Enhanced 700/40% ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
  • Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Pathway X Enhanced 6000/40% ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
  • Anthem Heart Healthy Silver Pathway X Enhanced 4000/0% ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Pathway X Enhanced 4500/20% HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Pathway X Enhanced 5500/20% ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Pathway X Enhanced 6000/40% ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) Standard - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Pathway X HMO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Pathway X HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Pathway X HMO 7500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Pathway X HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
  • NH Local Choice HMO Bronze 8000 + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
  • NH Local Choice HMO Gold + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
  • NH Local Choice HMO Gold 1400 + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
  • NH Local Choice HMO HSA Bronze 6000 - HMO
  • NH Local Choice HMO Silver 3500 + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
  • NH Local Choice HMO Silver 5000 + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
  • NH Local HMO Bronze 7500 Standard + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
  • NH Local HMO Gold 2000 Standard + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
  • NH Local HMO Silver 6000 Standard + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Melanie Blount is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging and Durable Medical Equipment (DME).

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 01901 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99205

  • Average New Patient Price $177.36
  • Minimum New Patient Price $58.86
  • Maximum New Patient Price $177.36
  • Average New Patient Copayment $44.34
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.71
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $44.34

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $103.48
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $19.11
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $144.84
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $25.87
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.77
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $36.21

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1013103589, we treat the final digit (9) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 51. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 51 = 9).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
0
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
9
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 1 → 2 1 → 2 3 → 6 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 0 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 0 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 51

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 51 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 51 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1013103589.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Counselor (Mental Health)
20 CENTRAL AVE
LYNN, MA 01901
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
20 CENTRAL AVE, 3RD FLOOR
LYNN, MA 01901
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
20 CENTRAL AVE
LYNN, MA 01901
Home Health
20 CENTRAL AVE, # 506
LYNN, MA 01901
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
20 CENTRAL AVE
LYNN, MA 01901
Community/Behavioral Health
20 CENTRAL AVE, 3RD FLOOR
LYNN, MA 01901
Counselor (Mental Health)
20 CENTRAL AVE
LYNN, MA 01901
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
20 CENTRAL AVE, LYNN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
LYNN, MA 01901
Psychologist
20 CENTRAL AVE
LYNN, MA 01901
Social Worker (Clinical)
20 CENTRAL AVE
LYNN, MA 01901
Psychologist (Clinical)
20 CENTRAL AVE, 3RD FLOOR
LYNN, MA 01901
Counselor (Mental Health)
20 CENTRAL AVE
LYNN, MA 01901
Psychologist
20 CENTRAL AVE
LYNN, MA 01901
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
20 CENTRAL AVE
LYNN, MA 01901
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
20 CENTRAL AVE
LYNN, MA 01901
Social Worker (Clinical)
20 CENTRAL AVE
LYNN, MA 01901
Social Worker
20 CENTRAL AVE
LYNN, MA 01901
Social Worker
20 CENTRAL AVE
LYNN, MA 01901
Counselor (Mental Health)
20 CENTRAL AVE
LYNN, MA 01901
Registered Nurse
20 CENTRAL AVE
LYNN, MA 01901

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1013103589, enumerated as an "individual" on September 19, 2007.

The provider is located at 20 CENTRAL AVE 3RD FLOOR- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LYNN, MA 01901 and the phone number is (781) 715-6223.

Psychologist with taxonomy code 103TC0700X and a focus in Clinical.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Sheld, Anthem Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.