DR. DIANNE SYLVIA ALBER ED.D.
NPI 1053481713
Psychologist in Des Moines, IA

NPI Status: Active since November 09, 2006

Contact Information

1215 PLEASANT ST
506
DES MOINES, IA
ZIP 50309
Phone: (515) 241-4280
Fax: (515) 241-4100

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 46
  • Psychologist
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About DIANNE ALBER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Dianne Alber, a provider established in Des Moines, Iowa with a medical specialization in Psychologist and more than 46 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1053481713 assigned on November 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 103T00000X with license number 408 (IA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.

NPI
1053481713
Provider Name
DR. DIANNE SYLVIA ALBER ED.D.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1215 PLEASANT ST 506 DES MOINES, IA 50309
Location Phone
(515) 241-4280
Location Fax
(515) 241-4100
Mailing Address
1215 PLEASANT ST SUITE 506 DES MOINES, IA 50309
Mailing Phone
(515) 241-4144
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
1980
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
11-09-2006
Last Update Date
10-01-2014
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A psychologist like Dianne Alber studies cognitive, emotional, social processes and behavior by observing, interpreting, and recording how people relate to one another and to their environments. Psychologists gather information and evaluate behavior through controlled laboratory experiments, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy or through personality, performance, aptitude, or intelligence tests, and use this information when testing theories in their research or when treating patients.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Psychologist

Taxonomy Code
103T00000X
Type
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
License No.
408
License State
IA
Taxonomy Description
A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Elevate by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Elevate by Medica Bronze Share - EPO
  • Elevate by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard - EPO
  • Elevate by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Elevate by Medica Gold Share - EPO
  • Elevate by Medica Gold Standard - EPO
  • Elevate by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Elevate by Medica Silver Share - EPO
  • Elevate by Medica Silver Standard - EPO
  • Inspire by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Inspire by Medica Bronze Share - EPO
  • Inspire by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard - EPO
  • Inspire by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Inspire by Medica Gold Share - EPO
  • Inspire by Medica Gold Standard - EPO
  • Inspire by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Inspire by Medica Silver Share - EPO
  • Inspire by Medica Silver Standard - EPO
  • Medica Insure Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Medica Insure Bronze Share - EPO
  • Bronze Classic 4700 - EPO
  • Bronze Classic 4700 | MercyOne - EPO
  • Bronze Classic Standard - EPO
  • Bronze Classic Standard | MercyOne - EPO
  • Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - EPO
  • Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | MercyOne - EPO
  • Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | MercyOne - EPO
  • Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | MercyOne - EPO
  • Bronze Simple Diabetes | MercyOne - EPO
  • Gold Classic Standard - EPO
  • Gold Classic Standard | MercyOne - EPO
  • Gold Elite - EPO
  • Gold Elite | MercyOne - EPO
  • Secure - EPO
  • Secure | MercyOne - EPO
  • Silver Classic - EPO
  • Silver Classic | MercyOne - EPO
  • Silver Classic Standard - EPO
  • Silver Classic Standard | MercyOne - EPO
  • Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | MercyOne - EPO
  • UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
719260465MEDICARE PIN (08)IA 
I22140024MEDICARE PIN (08)IA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Dianne Alber is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Dianne Alber 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

  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890723472

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20050804000007

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • 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

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Psychotherapy, 45 minutes

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.

This service was performed 182 times for 28 patients

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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 1053481713, we treat the final digit (3) 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).

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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
3
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 5 → 10 → 1 4 → 8 1 → 2 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 3 + 8 + 8 + 2 + 7 + 2 + 24 = 57

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

The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1053481713.

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

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Neurological Surgery
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Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
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DES MOINES, IA 50309
Internal Medicine
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Internal Medicine
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DES MOINES, IA 50309
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
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DES MOINES, IA 50309
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
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Anesthesiology
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Anesthesiology
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Anesthesiology
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DES MOINES, IA 50309
Anesthesiology
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DES MOINES, IA 50309
Anesthesiology
1215 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 400
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Anesthesiology
1215 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 400
DES MOINES, IA 50309
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DES MOINES, IA 50309
Anesthesiology
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DES MOINES, IA 50309
Pediatrics
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1053481713, enumerated as an "individual" on November 09, 2006.

The provider is located at 1215 PLEASANT ST 506 DES MOINES, IA 50309 and the phone number is (515) 241-4280.

Psychologist with taxonomy code 103T00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medica, Oscar Insurance Company, UnitedHealthcare,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.