DR. RICHARD BJELDANES HEEP PHD
NPI 1578666954
Psychologist - Clinical in Elkins Park, PA

NPI Status: Active since September 07, 2006

Contact Information

315 YORKTOWN PLAZA
ELKINS PARK, PA
ZIP 19027
Phone: (215) 885-4775
Fax: (215) 885-4776

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Psychologist
  • Clinical

About RICHARD HEEP

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Richard Heep, a provider established in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Psychologist, focusing in clinical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1578666954 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 103TC0700X with license number PS002972L (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1578666954
Provider Name
DR. RICHARD BJELDANES HEEP PHD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
315 YORKTOWN PLAZA ELKINS PARK, PA 19027
Location Phone
(215) 885-4775
Location Fax
(215) 885-4776
Mailing Address
315 YORKTOWN PLAZA ELKINS PARK, PA 19027
Mailing Phone
(215) 885-4775
Mailing Fax
(215) 885-4776
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-07-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A clinical psychologist like Richard Heep 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

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Classification

Psychologist Clinical

Taxonomy Code
103TC0700X
Type
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
License No.
PS002972L
License State
PA
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.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
01403724MEDICAID (05)PA 
518529MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)PA 
P3413980OTHER (01)OXFORD HEALTH PLAN
0111230000OTHER (01)PERSONAL CHOICE
272557OTHER (01)MAMSI
4416517OTHER (01)AETNA HMO
R07285MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
62003OTHER (01)UBH

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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 1578666954, we treat the final digit (4) 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).

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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
4
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

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.

1 → 2 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3 6 → 12 → 3 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 66

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1578666954.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Psychologist
315 YORKTOWN PLAZA
ELKINS PARK, PA 19027

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1578666954, enumerated as an "individual" on September 07, 2006.

The provider is located at 315 YORKTOWN PLAZA ELKINS PARK, PA 19027 and the phone number is (215) 885-4775.

Psychologist with taxonomy code 103TC0700X and a focus in Clinical.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid, Oxford Health Plans and Aetna. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.