DR. LUANA BESSA PHD
NPI 1548661994
Psychologist - Counseling in Boston, MA

Active since September 04, 2014Opted out of Medicare · through May 15, 2028
101 ARCH ST FL 8, BOSTON, MA 02110(617) 744-7352 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

About Dr. Luana Bessa Phd NPPES

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

DR. LUANA BESSA PHD (NPI 1548661994) is an individual counseling provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (9974) and active in the NPI registry since September 2014. She has opted out of Medicare through May 15, 2028.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548661994
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy103TC1900X
Provider Legal NameDR. LUANA BESSACredential: PHD
Location Address101 ARCH ST FL 8Boston, MA 02110-7500
Mailing Address101 Arch St Fl 8Boston, MA 02110-7500 · (617) 744-7352
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateSeptember 4, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 9, 2019
NPI 1548661994 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · CounselingBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103TC1900X
License Licensed in MA · 9974
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.
101 ARCH ST FL 8, Boston, MA 02110

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Luana Bessa Phd has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from May 15, 2022 through May 15, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateMay 15, 2022
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughMay 15, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Clinic/Center (Adult Mental Health)
101 ARCH ST FL 8
BOSTON, MA 02110
Social Worker (Clinical)
101 ARCH ST FL 8
BOSTON, MA 02110
Physical Therapist
101 ARCH ST FL 8
BOSTON, MA 02110
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
101 ARCH ST FL 8
BOSTON, MA 02110
Counselor (Mental Health)
101 ARCH ST FL 8
BOSTON, MA 02110
Counselor (Mental Health)
101 ARCH ST FL 8
BOSTON, MA 02110
Social Worker (Clinical)
101 ARCH ST FL 8
BOSTON, MA 02110
Counselor (Mental Health)
101 ARCH ST FL 8
BOSTON, MA 02110

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 Luana Bessa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Luana Bessa is 1548661994. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 4, 2014.

Where is Luana Bessa located?

Luana Bessa practices at 101 Arch St Fl 8, Boston, MA 02110. The listed phone number is (617) 744-7352.

What is Luana Bessa's specialty?

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

Is Luana Bessa enrolled in Medicare?

No. Luana Bessa has opted out of Medicare through May 15, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out.

What insurance does Luana Bessa accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Luana Bessa 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 Luana Bessa was last updated on July 9, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.