DR. ANDREA GAIL LEVY ELKON PH.D.
NPI 1346497385
Psychologist - Clinical in Decatur, GA
NPI Status: Active since August 21, 2008
Contact Information
1670 CLAIRMONT RD
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS VA MEDICAL CENTER
DECATUR, GA
ZIP 30033
Phone: (404) 321-6111
- Individual
- Female
- Psychologist
- Clinical
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About ANDREA ELKON
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Andrea Elkon, a provider established in Decatur, Georgia with a medical specialization in Psychologist, focusing in clinical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1346497385 assigned on August 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 103TC0700X with license number PSY0002940 (GA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.
- NPI
- 1346497385
- Provider Name
- DR. ANDREA GAIL LEVY ELKON PH.D.
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1670 CLAIRMONT RD DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS VA MEDICAL CENTER DECATUR, GA 30033
- Location Phone
- (404) 321-6111
- Mailing Address
- 522 DURAND DR NE ATLANTA, GA 30307
- Mailing Phone
- (404) 277-0971
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 08-21-2008
- Last Update Date
- 08-21-2008
- Code Navigator
A clinical psychologist like Andrea Elkon assesses, diagnoses, and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Clinical psychologists help people deal with problems ranging from short-term personal issues to severe, chronic conditions. Clinical psychologists interview patients, give diagnostic tests, provide psychotherapy and design behavior modification programs to help patients.
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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
Psychologist Clinical
- Taxonomy Code
- 103TC0700X
- Type
- Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- License No.
- PSY0002940
- License State
- GA
- Taxonomy Description
- A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test, each additional 30 minutes
Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes
Evaluation of psychological test, first hour
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation
This procedure involves administering psychological or neuropsychological tests to evaluate your mental functions. Each additional 30 minutes allows for a more in-depth assessment of your cognitive abilities, emotions, and behavior. It's crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
This service was performed 17 times for 17 patientsThis procedure involves a health professional conducting a psychological or neuropsychological test. The first 30 minutes typically involve understanding your mental health or brain function through various assessments. This helps in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders effectively.
This service was performed 17 times for 17 patientsThis procedure involves a professional assessing your mental health using standardized tests. It's the initial hour of a process that helps understand your emotional well-being and cognitive abilities. It's completely non-invasive and confidential.
This service was performed 19 times for 19 patientsA psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
This service was performed 21 times for 21 patientsQuality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan | 100% | 154 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous twelve months of the current encounter Normal Parameters: Age 18 years and older BMI >= 18.5 and < 25 kg/m2 | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan | 100% | 67 |
| Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen | ||
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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 1346497385, we treat the final digit (5) 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 75. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 75 = 5).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 75 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1346497385, enumerated as an "individual" on August 21, 2008.
The provider is located at 1670 CLAIRMONT RD DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS VA MEDICAL CENTER DECATUR, GA 30033 and the phone number is (404) 321-6111.
Psychologist with taxonomy code 103TC0700X and a focus in Clinical.
