STEPHEN SCOTT MEHARG PH.D.
NPI 1164468609
Psychologist - Clinical in Longview, WA

NPI Status: Active since June 22, 2006

Contact Information

945 11TH AVE
SUITE B
LONGVIEW, WA
ZIP 98632
Phone: (360) 414-8600
Fax: (360) 636-7372

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 35
  • Psychologist
  • Clinical
  • Accepts Insurance
  • May Accept Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About STEPHEN MEHARG

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Stephen Meharg, a provider established in Longview, Washington with a medical specialization in Psychologist, focusing in clinical and more than 35 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1164468609 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 103TC0700X with license number PY00001656 (WA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.

NPI
1164468609
Provider Name
STEPHEN SCOTT MEHARG PH.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
945 11TH AVE SUITE B LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Location Phone
(360) 414-8600
Location Fax
(360) 636-7372
Mailing Address
945 11TH AVE STE B LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Mailing Phone
(360) 414-8600
Mailing Fax
(360) 636-7372
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
1991
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
06-22-2006
Last Update Date
09-22-2016
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A clinical psychologist like Stephen Meharg 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

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Classification

Psychologist Clinical

Taxonomy Code
103TC0700X
Type
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
License No.
PY00001656
License State
WA
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:

  • KP OR Bronze 6000 - EPO
  • KP OR Bronze HSA 7100 - EPO
  • KP OR Gold 0 - EPO
  • KP OR Gold 1750 - EPO
  • KP OR Silver 3000 - EPO
  • KP OR Silver 4000 - EPO
  • KP Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - EPO
  • KP Oregon Standard Gold Plan - EPO
  • KP Oregon Standard Silver Plan - EPO
  • KP OR Family Dental - $100 Ded - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Bronze 8000 - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Bronze 9000 - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Bronze HDHP 7500 - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Gold 1000 - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Gold 1500 - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Gold 250 - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Silver 3000 - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Silver 3400 - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Silver 4500 - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Silver 6000 - EPO
  • Core Bronze HSA 10600 - EPO
  • Core Bronze HSA 7500 - EPO
  • Core Bronze HSA 8300 - EPO
  • Core Gold 1500 - EPO
  • Core Gold 3000 - EPO
  • Core Silver 3500 - EPO
  • Core Silver 4500 - EPO
  • Core Silver 5000 - EPO
  • Core Silver 7500 - EPO
  • Core Standard Expanded Bronze HSA - EPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Alaska One Gold - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 5800 HSA - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 6350 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Gold 1500 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Silver 4500 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Bronze II - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Gold - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Silver - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Family Dental - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Pediatric Dental - PPO
  • HSA Qualified 7500 Bronze - Choice Network - EPO
  • HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network - EPO

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

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
AB09107MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)WA 
7096274MEDICAID (05)WA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Stephen Meharg is registered with Medicare but maybe doesn't accept claims assignment. If you are a Medicare beneficiary call and confirm with the provider before seeking any services.

Stephen Meharg 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: 1254479173

    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: I20091113000472

    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? Maybe

    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.

Evaluation of neuropsychological test, first hour

An evaluation of neuropsychological tests is a process to assess your brain's function. It involves tasks designed to measure cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, problem-solving, and language skills. The first hour involves initial testing and observation.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

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 98632 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average New Patient Price $172.8
  • Minimum New Patient Price $57.27
  • Maximum New Patient Price $172.8
  • Average New Patient Copayment $43.2
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.31
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $43.2

Established Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average Established Patient Price $100.78
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $18.56
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $141.11
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $25.19
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.64
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.27

* 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 1164468609, 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 61. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 61 = 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
1
Unchanged
Pos 3
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
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 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 8 → 16 → 7 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 8 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 6 + 0 + 24 = 61

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

The next multiple of ten after 61 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 61 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1164468609.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 18 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Psychologist
945 11TH AVE, #B
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Contractor
945 11TH AVE, SUITE A
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Psychologist (Clinical)
945 11TH AVE, SUITE B
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Psychologist
945 11TH AVE, SUITE B
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Social Worker (Clinical)
945 11TH AVE, SUITE B
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Clinical Neuropsychologist
945 11TH AVE, SUITE B
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Counselor
945 11TH AVE
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Counselor (Mental Health)
945 11TH AVE
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Psychologist (Clinical)
945 11TH AVE, SUITE B
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Counselor (Mental Health)
945 11TH AVE
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Counselor (Mental Health)
945 11TH AVE
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Psychologist
945 11TH AVE
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Counselor (Mental Health)
945 11TH AVE
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Counselor (Mental Health)
945 11TH AVE
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Counselor (Mental Health)
945 11TH AVE
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Social Worker (Clinical)
945 11TH AVE
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Counselor (Mental Health)
945 11TH AVE
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Social Worker (Clinical)
945 11TH AVE
LONGVIEW, WA 98632

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1164468609, enumerated as an "individual" on June 22, 2006.

The provider is located at 945 11TH AVE SUITE B LONGVIEW, WA 98632 and the phone number is (360) 414-8600.

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

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Kaiser Permanente, Moda Health Plan, Inc.,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.