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DR. MELANIE LEANN DICKINSON PHD, LPC
NPI 1184853921
Counselor - Professional in Paragould, AR

Active since July 14, 2009PECOS Enrolled
1707 LINWOOD DR STE B, PARAGOULD, AR 72450(870) 604-4455 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 8, 2026, Feb 7, 2025, Aug 17, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Melanie Leann Dickinson Phd, Lpc NPPES

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

DR. MELANIE LEANN DICKINSON PHD, LPC (NPI 1184853921) is an individual professional provider in Paragould, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (P0401003) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184853921
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YP2500X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELANIE LEANN DICKINSONCredential: PHD, LPC
Location Address1707 LINWOOD DR STE BParagould, AR 72450-5365
Mailing Address1707 Linwood Dr Ste BParagould, AR 72450-5365 · (870) 604-4455
Phone(870) 604-4455
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1184853921 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · ProfessionalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YP2500X
License✔ Licensed in AR · P0401003
1707 LINWOOD DR STE B, Paragould, AR 72450
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid227569719AR

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage, Octave.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)

Dr. Melanie Leann Dickinson Phd, Lpc 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 Melanie Dickinson reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Nextstep Counseling Services, LLC
Same address
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
1707 LINWOOD DR STE B
Paragould, AR 72450
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 52 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801488317 (870) 604-4455

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

ABI CRIDER
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
1707 LINWOOD DR STE B
PARAGOULD, AR 72450
Greene County (870) 604-4455
MISS RITA F HORTON LPC
Counselor (Professional)
1707 LINWOOD DR STE B
PARAGOULD, AR 72450
Greene County (870) 604-4455
ALLIE KRAEMER QBHP
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
1707 LINWOOD DR STE B
PARAGOULD, AR 72450
Greene County (870) 604-4455
REALTALK WITH NEXTSTEP LLC
Clinic/Center (Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center))
1707 LINWOOD DR STE B
PARAGOULD, AR 72450
Greene County (870) 604-4455
MRS. CHLOE MALIKAH PATTERSON
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
1707 LINWOOD DR STE B
PARAGOULD, AR 72450
Greene County (870) 604-4455
KEIRA CANTIN
Counselor (Mental Health)
1707 LINWOOD DR STE B
PARAGOULD, AR 72450
Greene County (870) 604-4455
ERIKA KRUEGER
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
1707 LINWOOD DR STE B
PARAGOULD, AR 72450
Greene County (870) 604-4455
BROOKE HAMPTON
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
1707 LINWOOD DR STE B
PARAGOULD, AR 72450
Greene County (870) 604-4455

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 Melanie Dickinson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Dickinson is 1184853921. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2009.

Where is Melanie Dickinson located?

Melanie Dickinson practices at 1707 Linwood Dr Ste B, Paragould, AR 72450. The listed phone number is (870) 604-4455.

What is Melanie Dickinson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Professional, with taxonomy code 101YP2500X.

Is Melanie Dickinson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie Dickinson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Melanie Dickinson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melanie Dickinson reassigns Medicare benefits to Nextstep Counseling Services, LLC (Paragould, AR). 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 Melanie Dickinson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melanie Dickinson accept?

Health plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage and Octave list Melanie Dickinson 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 Melanie Dickinson was last updated on July 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.