MELINDA JESSICA AVANT
NPI 1275925968
Behavior Analyst in Newton, MA

NPI Status: Active since March 04, 2015

Contact Information

109 OAK ST STE G-10
NEWTON, MA
ZIP 02464
Phone: (617) 916-5771

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Behavior Analyst

About MELINDA AVANT

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Melinda Avant, a provider established in Newton, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Behavior Analyst. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1275925968 assigned on March 2015. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 103K00000X. The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.

NPI
1275925968
Provider Name
MELINDA JESSICA AVANT
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
109 OAK ST STE G-10 NEWTON, MA 02464
Location Phone
(617) 916-5771
Mailing Address
109 OAK ST STE G-10 NEWTON, MA 02464
Mailing Phone
(617) 916-5771
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
03-04-2015
Last Update Date
03-04-2015
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Behavior Analyst

Taxonomy Code
103K00000X
Type
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Description
A behavior analyst is qualified by at least a master's degree and Behavior Analyst Certification Board certification and/or a state-issued credential (such as a license) to practice behavior analysis independently. Behavior analysts provide the required supervision to assistant behavior analysts and behavior technicians. A behavior analyst delivers services consistent with the dimensions of applied behavior analysis. Common services may include, but are not limited to, conducting behavioral assessments, analyzing data, writing and revising behavior-analytic treatment plans, training others to implement components of treatment plans, and overseeing implementation of treatment plans.

Reviews for MELINDA JESSICA AVANT

  • 5 out of 5 stars - Review by Jim Grace on April 10, 2025

    Wonderful and alluring human being.

  • 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 1275925968, we treat the final digit (8) 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).

    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
    7
    Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
    Pos 4
    5
    Unchanged
    Pos 5
    9
    Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
    Pos 6
    2
    Unchanged
    Pos 7
    5
    Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
    Pos 8
    9
    Unchanged
    Pos 9
    6
    Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
    Check
    8
    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 7 → 14 → 5 9 → 18 → 9 5 → 10 → 1 6 → 12 → 3

    Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

    2 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 62

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

    The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

    70 - 62 = 8
    This NPI is valid
    The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1275925968.

    Other Providers at the Same Location


    The following 11 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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    109 OAK ST STE G-10
    NEWTON, MA 02464
    Behavior Analyst
    109 OAK ST STE G-10
    NEWTON, MA 02464
    Behavior Analyst
    109 OAK ST STE G-10
    NEWTON, MA 02464
    Behavior Analyst
    109 OAK ST STE G-10
    NEWTON, MA 02464
    Behavior Analyst
    109 OAK ST STE G-10
    NEWTON, MA 02464
    Behavior Analyst
    109 OAK ST STE G-10
    NEWTON, MA 02464
    Behavior Analyst
    109 OAK ST STE G-10
    NEWTON, MA 02464
    Behavior Analyst
    109 OAK ST STE G-10
    NEWTON, MA 02464
    Behavior Analyst
    109 OAK ST STE G-10
    NEWTON, MA 02464
    Behavior Analyst
    109 OAK ST STE G-10
    NEWTON, MA 02464
    Speech-Language Pathologist
    109 OAK ST STE G-10
    NEWTON, MA 02464

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1275925968, enumerated as an "individual" on March 04, 2015.

    The provider is located at 109 OAK ST STE G-10 NEWTON, MA 02464 and the phone number is (617) 916-5771.

    Behavior Analyst with taxonomy code 103K00000X.