ADVOCATES FOR BEHAVIORAL CHANGE
NPI 1245299239
Psychologist - Counseling in Breinigsville, PA

Active since March 20, 2006
628 TWIN PONDS RD, BREINIGSVILLE, PA 18031(610) 434-7820(610) 434-8210 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 15, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 15, 2022, Jan 14, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Advocates For Behavioral Change NPPES

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

ADVOCATES FOR BEHAVIORAL CHANGE (NPI 1245299239) is a healthcare organization registered as a counseling in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. The organization lists E. Christopher Payne, Licensed Psychologist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245299239
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy103TC1900X
Legal Business NameADVOCATES FOR BEHAVIORAL CHANGE
Location Address628 TWIN PONDS RDBreinigsville, PA 18031-1843
Mailing Address628 Twin Ponds RdBreinigsville, PA 18031-1843 · (610) 434-7820 · Fax (610) 434-8210
Fax(610) 434-8210
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialE. Christopher PayneLicensed Psychologist · (610) 434-7820
Enumeration DateMarch 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 15, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 15, 2022
✔ NPI 1245299239 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · CounselingBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103TC1900X
License✔ Licensed in PA · PS006290L
Definition
A psychologist who specializes in general practice and health service. It focuses on how people function both personally and in their relationships at all ages. Counseling psychology addresses the emotional, social, work, school and physical health concerns people may have at different stages in their lives, focusing on typical life stresses and more severe issues with which people may struggle as individuals and as a part of families, groups and organizations. Counseling psychologists help people with physical, emotional and mental health issues improve their sense of well-being, alleviate feelings of distress and resolve crises. They also provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of more severe psychological symptoms.
628 TWIN PONDS RD, Breinigsville, PA 18031

Other Identifiers 2

Other1757627PA · Highmark Blue Shield
Other02319500PA · Capital Blue Cross/caic

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Advocates For Behavioral Change is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Advocates For Behavioral Change, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1578556403
628 TWIN PONDS RD
Breinigsville, PA 18031
(610) 434-7820
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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

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 Advocates For Behavioral Change's NPI number?

The NPI number for Advocates For Behavioral Change is 1245299239. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 20, 2006.

Where is Advocates For Behavioral Change located?

Advocates For Behavioral Change is located at 628 Twin Ponds Rd, Breinigsville, PA 18031. The listed phone number is (610) 434-7820.

What is Advocates For Behavioral Change's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Counseling, with taxonomy code 103TC1900X.

Is Advocates For Behavioral Change enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Advocates For Behavioral Change is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Advocates For Behavioral Change?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Clinical Psychologist) reassigns their Medicare billing to Advocates For Behavioral Change. A 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 the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Advocates For Behavioral Change was last updated on September 15, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.