LYNDA HELFEND PH.D.
NPI 1467433581
Counselor - Mental Health in Laguna Hills, CA
NPI Status: Active since November 07, 2005
Contact Information
23121 PLAZA POINTE DR
SUITE 150
LAGUNA HILLS, CA
ZIP 92653
Phone: (714) 899-4005
Fax: (714) 899-4275
- Individual
- Female
- Years of Experience 46
- Counselor
- Mental Health
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
About LYNDA HELFEND
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Lynda Helfend, a provider established in Laguna Hills, California with a medical specialization in Counselor, focusing in mental health and more than 46 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1467433581 assigned on November 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 101YM0800X with license number PSY9428 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.
- NPI
- 1467433581
- Provider Name
- LYNDA HELFEND PH.D.
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 23121 PLAZA POINTE DR SUITE 150 LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
- Location Phone
- (714) 899-4005
- Location Fax
- (714) 899-4275
- Mailing Address
- 23121 PLAZA POINTE DR SUITE 150 LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
- Mailing Phone
- (714) 899-4005
- Mailing Fax
- (714) 899-4275
- Medical School Name
- OTHER
- Graduation Year
- 1980
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 11-07-2005
- Last Update Date
- 05-01-2008
- Code Navigator
A mental health counselor like Lynda Helfend provides treatment to individuals, families, couples, and groups for mental and emotional health issues and relationship problems. Mental health counselors treat clients with a variety of conditions, including anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, stress, and suicidal impulses.
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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
Counselor Mental Health
- Taxonomy Code
- 101YM0800X
- Type
- Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- License No.
- PSY9428
- License State
- CA
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Anthem Bronze Preferred Blue PPO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - PPO
- Anthem Bronze Preferred Blue PPO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - PPO
- Anthem Bronze Preferred Blue PPO 7500/30%/10000 Value - PPO
- Anthem Bronze Preferred Blue PPO 8500/50%/9200 - PPO
- Anthem Gold Preferred Blue PPO 1000/20%/7500 - PPO
- Anthem Gold Preferred Blue PPO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - PPO
- Anthem Gold Preferred Blue PPO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - PPO
- Anthem Gold Preferred Blue PPO 2000/10%/7500 - PPO
- Anthem Gold Preferred Blue PPO 2000/20%/4600 w/HSA - PPO
- Anthem Gold Preferred Blue PPO 3000/0%/7500 RxD - PPO
- Anthem Gold Preferred Blue PPO 500/30%/9000 - PPO
- Anthem Platinum Preferred Blue PPO 250/10%/3500 - PPO
- Anthem Silver Preferred Blue PPO 2500/30%/10000 Value - PPO
- Anthem Silver Preferred Blue PPO 3000/30%/9000 Value - PPO
- Anthem Silver Preferred Blue PPO 3500/20%/10000 - PPO
- Anthem Silver Preferred Blue PPO 3500/20%/7250 w/HSA - PPO
- Anthem Silver Preferred Blue PPO 4000/0%/9000 - PPO
- Anthem Silver Preferred Blue PPO 4000/0%/9000 RxD - PPO
- Anthem Silver Preferred Blue PPO 4000/10%/7250 w/HSA - PPO
- Anthem Silver Preferred Blue PPO 4000/20%/8500 - PPO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway X Enhanced 6000/35% HSA - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway X Enhanced 7000/0% ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway X Enhanced 7500/50% ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) Standard - HMO
- Anthem Catastrophic Pathway X Enhanced - HMO
- Anthem Gold Pathway X Enhanced 1200/20% ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Gold Pathway X Enhanced 2000/25% ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drug) Standard - HMO
- Anthem Gold Pathway X Enhanced 700/40% ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Pathway X Enhanced 6000/40% ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Heart Healthy Silver Pathway X Enhanced 4000/0% ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Silver Pathway X Enhanced 4500/20% HSA - HMO
- Anthem Silver Pathway X Enhanced 5500/20% ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Silver Pathway X Enhanced 6000/40% ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) Standard - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway X HMO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway X HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway X HMO 7500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway X HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
- Anthem Gold Pathway X HMO 1000/20%/7500 - HMO
- Anthem Gold Pathway X HMO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - HMO
- Anthem Gold Pathway X HMO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
- Anthem Gold Pathway X HMO 2000/10%/7500 - HMO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| CP9428 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | CA |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Lynda Helfend is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Lynda Helfend is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging and Durable Medical Equipment (DME).
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 8921134438
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20100408000486
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No
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.
Psychotherapy, 1 hour
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.
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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 1467433581, we treat the final digit (1) 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 69. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 69 = 1).
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 69 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1467433581, enumerated as an "individual" on November 07, 2005.
The provider is located at 23121 PLAZA POINTE DR SUITE 150 LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653 and the phone number is (714) 899-4005.
Counselor with taxonomy code 101YM0800X and a focus in Mental Health.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Sheld, Anthem Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
