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

NPI Status: Active since March 20, 2006

Contact Information

628 TWIN PONDS RD
BREINIGSVILLE, PA
ZIP 18031
Phone: (610) 434-7820
Fax: (610) 434-8210

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About ADVOCATES FOR BEHAVIORAL CHANGE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Advocates For Behavioral Change, a provider established in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania operating as a Psychologist, focusing in counseling . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1245299239 assigned on March 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 103TC1900X with license number PS006290L (PA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. Advocates For Behavioral Change operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. E. Christopher Payne Ph.d. (Licensed Psychologist)

NPI
1245299239
Provider Name
ADVOCATES FOR BEHAVIORAL CHANGE
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
628 TWIN PONDS RD BREINIGSVILLE, PA 18031
Location Phone
(610) 434-7820
Location Fax
(610) 434-8210
Mailing Address
628 TWIN PONDS RD BREINIGSVILLE, PA 18031
Mailing Phone
(610) 434-7820
Mailing Fax
(610) 434-8210
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
03-20-2006
Last Update Date
09-15-2022
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Psychologist Counseling

Taxonomy Code
103TC1900X
Type
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
License No.
PS006290L
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
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.

Group Taxonomy 193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

This provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

DR. E. CHRISTOPHER PAYNE PH.D.

Authorized Official Title
LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST
Authorized Official Phone
(610) 434-7820

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1757627OTHER (01)PAHIGHMARK BLUE SHIELD
02319500OTHER (01)PACAPITAL BLUE CROSS/CAIC

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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 1245299239, 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 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 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
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
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 4 → 8 2 → 4 9 → 18 → 9 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 8 + 5 + 4 + 9 + 1 + 8 + 2 + 6 + 24 = 71

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

The next multiple of ten after 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 71 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1245299239.

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Clinic/Center (Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center))
628 TWIN PONDS RD
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628 TWIN PONDS RD
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Counselor (Mental Health)
628 TWIN PONDS RD
BREINIGSVILLE, PA 18031
Counselor (Professional)
628 TWIN PONDS RD
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Social Worker (Clinical)
628 TWIN PONDS RD
BREINIGSVILLE, PA 18031
Counselor (Professional)
628 TWIN PONDS RD
BREINIGSVILLE, PA 18031
Social Worker (Clinical)
628 TWIN PONDS RD
BREINIGSVILLE, PA 18031
Counselor (Mental Health)
628 TWIN PONDS RD
BREINIGSVILLE, PA 18031
Counselor (Mental Health)
628 TWIN PONDS RD
BREINIGSVILLE, PA 18031
Counselor (Professional)
628 TWIN PONDS RD
BREINIGSVILLE, PA 18031
Clinic/Center (Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center))
628 TWIN PONDS RD
BREINIGSVILLE, PA 18031
Counselor (Professional)
628 TWIN PONDS RD
BREINIGSVILLE, PA 18031

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1245299239, enumerated as an "organization" on March 20, 2006.

The provider is located at 628 TWIN PONDS RD BREINIGSVILLE, PA 18031 and the phone number is (610) 434-7820.

Psychologist with taxonomy code 103TC1900X and a focus in Counseling.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Highmark Blue Shield,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.