DR. MELISSA JONES CANTEKIN PH.D.
NPI 1265756803
Psychologist - Counseling in Santa Barbara, CA

Active since March 25, 2010Accepts Medicare Assignment
1129 STATE STREET, SUITE 3-G, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101(805) 965-9508 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 25, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Melissa Jones Cantekin Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. MELISSA JONES CANTEKIN PH.D. (NPI 1265756803) is an individual counseling provider in Santa Barbara, California, licensed in California (CAPSY#22622) and active in the NPI registry since March 2010. She is a graduate of Other (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265756803
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy103TC1900X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA JONES CANTEKINCredential: PH.D.
Location Address1129 STATE STREET, SUITE 3-GSanta Barbara, CA 93101-6752
Mailing Address1129 State Street, Suite 3-gSanta Barbara, CA 93101-6752 · (805) 965-9508
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateMarch 25, 2010
NPI 1265756803 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · CounselingBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103TC1900X
License Licensed in CA · CAPSY#22622
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.
Also ListedPsychologist · HealthTaxonomy 103TH0004X · License CAPSY#22622 (CA)
Also ListedPsychologist · Group PsychotherapyTaxonomy 103TP2701X · License CAPSY#22622 (CA)
1129 STATE STREET, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Melissa Jones Cantekin Ph.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9638363989
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101030000215

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Psychotherapy, 1 hour 90837
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.
327 services14 patients

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 Melissa Cantekin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Cantekin is 1265756803. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 25, 2010.

Where is Melissa Cantekin located?

Melissa Cantekin practices at 1129 State Street Suite 3-G, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. The listed phone number is (805) 965-9508.

What is Melissa Cantekin's specialty?

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

Is Melissa Cantekin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Cantekin is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Cantekin was last updated on March 25, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.