DR. E. CHRISTOPHER PAYNE PH.D.
NPI 1578556403
Psychologist - Counseling in Breinigsville, PA

Q: What is E. Christopher Payne's NPI number?

The NPI number for E. Christopher Payne is 1578556403. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 25, 2005.

Q: What is E. Christopher Payne's specialty?

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

Active since August 25, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

628 TWIN PONDS RD, BREINIGSVILLE, PA 18031(610) 434-7820(610) 434-8210 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 15, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 15, 2022, Jan 14, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Dr. E. Christopher Payne Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. E. CHRISTOPHER PAYNE PH.D. (NPI 1578556403) is an individual counseling provider in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (PS006290L) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578556403

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy103TC1900X

Provider Legal NameDR. E. CHRISTOPHER PAYNECredential: PH.D.

Location Address628 TWIN PONDS RDBreinigsville, PA 18031-1843

Mailing Address628 Twin Ponds RdBreinigsville, PA 18031-1843 · (610) 434-7820 · Fax (610) 434-8210

Phone(610) 434-7820

Fax(610) 434-8210

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990

Enumeration DateAugust 25, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 15, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 15, 2022

✔ NPI 1578556403 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 PA · PS006290L

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.

628 TWIN PONDS RD, Breinigsville, PA 18031

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Other Identifiers 1

Other739347PA · Highmark Blue Shield

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. E. Christopher Payne Ph.d. 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 ID3173715562

PECOS Enrollment IDI20101004000840

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show E. Christopher Payne reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Advocates For Behavioral Change

Same address

Counseling

628 TWIN PONDS RD
Breinigsville, PA 18031

Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment

NPI 1245299239 (610) 434-7820

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Psychotherapy, 1 hour 90837

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.

326 services15 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.

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