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MELINDA CHALLMAN LCSW
NPI 1144006255
Social Worker - Clinical in Plantsville, CT

Active since September 05, 2023PECOS Enrolled
341 WEST ST UNIT B, PLANTSVILLE, CT 06479(475) 216-6264 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 8, 2024, Sep 5, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Melinda Challman Lcsw NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MELINDA CHALLMAN LCSW (NPI 1144006255) is an individual clinical provider in Plantsville, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (58.012875) and active in the NPI registry since September 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144006255
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMELINDA CHALLMANCredential: LCSW
Location Address341 WEST ST UNIT BPlantsville, CT 06479-1140
Mailing Address341 West St Unit BPlantsville, CT 06479-1140 · (475) 216-6264
Phone(475) 216-6264
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateSeptember 5, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateApril 8, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 8, 2024
✔ NPI 1144006255 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in CT · 58.012875
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
341 WEST ST UNIT B, Plantsville, CT 06479
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Melinda Challman Lcsw is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Melinda Challman reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Optum Behavioral Care Of Connecticut, P.C.
Same address
Counseling
341 WEST ST UNIT B
Plantsville, CT 06479
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Optum Behavioral Care Of Connecticut PC
  • 55 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1164203238 (203) 819-0789

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06479 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$0.00 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$75.55 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $18.88 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ALYSSA MARIE TEDESCO LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
341 WEST ST UNIT B
PLANTSVILLE, CT 06479
Capitol Planning Region (203) 718-3121
OPTUM BEHAVIORAL CARE OF CONNECTICUT, P.C.
Psychologist (Counseling)
341 WEST ST UNIT B
PLANTSVILLE, CT 06479
Capitol Planning Region (203) 819-0789
MRS. CAROLYN MAY GORMAN LPC
Counselor
341 WEST ST UNIT B
PLANTSVILLE, CT 06479
Capitol Planning Region (203) 819-0789
CHRISTINA M CAPUTO LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
341 WEST ST UNIT B
PLANTSVILLE, CT 06479
Capitol Planning Region (203) 859-4902
ALEXANDER LAROSA LPC
Counselor (Professional)
341 WEST ST UNIT B
PLANTSVILLE, CT 06479
Capitol Planning Region (203) 819-0789
NICOLE DAMATO
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
341 WEST ST UNIT B
PLANTSVILLE, CT 06479
Capitol Planning Region (203) 819-0789
MRS. LAURA ANN ORDWAY LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
341 WEST ST UNIT B
PLANTSVILLE, CT 06479
Capitol Planning Region (475) 257-6016
VICTORIA ROSE PARKER MA
Counselor (Professional)
341 WEST ST UNIT B
PLANTSVILLE, CT 06479
Capitol Planning Region (203) 819-0789

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Melinda Challman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melinda Challman is 1144006255. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 5, 2023.

Where is Melinda Challman located?

Melinda Challman practices at 341 West St Unit B, Plantsville, CT 06479. The listed phone number is (475) 216-6264.

What is Melinda Challman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Melinda Challman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melinda Challman is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Melinda Challman's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melinda Challman reassigns Medicare benefits to Optum Behavioral Care Of Connecticut, P.C. (Plantsville, CT). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Melinda Challman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melinda Challman accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Melinda Challman as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melinda Challman was last updated on April 8, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.