DR. PAULA DEFOREST PHD
NPI 1306081179
Psychologist - Clinical Child & Adolescent in West Melbourne, FL

Active since December 09, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2020 COMMERCE DR, WEST MELBOURNE, FL 32904(321) 952-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 29, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Paula Deforest Phd NPPES

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

DR. PAULA DEFOREST PHD (NPI 1306081179) is an individual clinical child & adolescent provider in West Melbourne, Florida, licensed in Florida (PY0004766) and active in the NPI registry since December 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306081179
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy103TC2200X
Provider Legal NameDR. PAULA DEFORESTCredential: PHD
Location Address2020 COMMERCE DRWest Melbourne, FL 32904-2335
Mailing Address2290 Rockledge DrRockledge, FL 32955-5404 · (321) 305-5068
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateDecember 9, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 29, 2009
NPI 1306081179 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · Clinical Child & AdolescentBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103TC2200X
License Licensed in FL · PY0004766
Definition
A psychologist who develops and applies scientific knowledge to the delivery of psychological services to infants, toddlers, children and adolescents within their social context. Of particular importance to the specialty of clinical child psychology is an understanding of the basic psychological needs of children and adolescents, and how the family and other social contexts influence the socio-emotional adjustment, cognitive development, behavioral adaptation and health status of children and adolescents.
2020 COMMERCE DR, West Melbourne, FL 32904

Accepted Insurance

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. Paula Deforest Phd 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 ID2668513839
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100109000416
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.

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.

Group psychotherapy 90853
Group psychotherapy involves individuals discussing their issues in a group setting, led by a professional therapist. It provides a supportive environment where members can learn from each other's experiences, gain different perspectives, and develop new ways to handle challenges.
32 services16 patients

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.

Psychologist (Clinical)
2020 COMMERCE DR
MELBOURNE, FL 32904
Counselor (Mental Health)
2020 COMMERCE DR
WEST MELBOURNE, FL 32904
Psychologist (Counseling)
2020 COMMERCE DR
WEST MELBOURNE, FL 32904
Counselor (Mental Health)
2020 COMMERCE DR
MELBOURNE, FL 32904
Counselor (Mental Health)
2020 COMMERCE DR
MELBOURNE, FL 32904
Licensed Practical Nurse
2020 COMMERCE DR
MELBOURNE, FL 32904
Psychologist
2020 COMMERCE DR
WEST MELBOURNE, FL 32904
Counselor (Mental Health)
2020 COMMERCE DR
MELBOURNE, FL 32904

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 Paula Deforest's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paula Deforest is 1306081179. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 9, 2008.

Where is Paula Deforest located?

Paula Deforest practices at 2020 Commerce Dr, West Melbourne, FL 32904. The listed phone number is (321) 952-6000.

What is Paula Deforest's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Clinical Child & Adolescent, with taxonomy code 103TC2200X.

Is Paula Deforest enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paula Deforest 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.

What insurance does Paula Deforest accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama and Molina Healthcare list Paula Deforest 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 Paula Deforest was last updated on September 29, 2009. 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.