CRAIG HACKETT PATERSON PHD
NPI 1629011556
Psychologist - Clinical in Hattiesburg, MS

Active since June 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 LINCOLN PARKWAY, SUITE 202, HATTIESBURG, MS 39402(601) 288-8050 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Craig Hackett Paterson Phd NPPES

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

CRAIG HACKETT PATERSON PHD (NPI 1629011556) is an individual clinical provider in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (23289) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1980).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629011556
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy103TC0700X
Provider Legal NameCRAIG HACKETT PATERSONCredential: PHD
Location Address1 LINCOLN PARKWAY, SUITE 202Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Mailing Address1 Lincoln Parkway, Suite 202Hattiesburg, MS 39402 · (601) 288-8050
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1980
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1629011556 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103TC0700X
License✔ Licensed in MS · 23289
Definition
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.
1 LINCOLN PARKWAY, Hattiesburg, MS 39402

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00121901MS

Accepted Insurance

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

Craig Hackett Paterson Phd 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 ID2062591936
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080502000465
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 Craig Paterson reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Family Medicine
415 S 28TH AVE FL 1
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 248 clinicians in this Medicare group

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, 45 minutes 90834
Psychotherapy is a treatment method where you converse with a therapist about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In a 45-minute session, the therapist assists you in understanding and managing your mental health concerns, improving emotional wellness, and promoting personal growth.
51 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39402 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$159.18 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $39.79 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$92.20 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies (Customized Equipment)
1 LINCOLN PARKWAY, SUITE 100
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1 LINCOLN PARKWAY, SUITE 202
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1 LINCOLN PARKWAY, SUITE 202
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1 LINCOLN PARKWAY, SUITE 202
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
Clinic/Center (Pain)
1 LINCOLN PARKWAY, SUITE 106
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1 LINCOLN PARKWAY, SUITE 202
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
Social Worker (Clinical)
1 LINCOLN PARKWAY, SUITE 202
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
Marriage & Family Therapist
1 LINCOLN PARKWAY, SUITE 202
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402

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 Craig Paterson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Craig Paterson is 1629011556. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2006.

Where is Craig Paterson located?

Craig Paterson practices at 1 Lincoln Parkway Suite 202, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. The listed phone number is (601) 288-8050.

What is Craig Paterson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 103TC0700X.

Is Craig Paterson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Craig Paterson is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Craig Paterson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Craig Paterson reassigns Medicare benefits to Forrest County General Hospital (Hattiesburg, MS). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Craig Paterson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Craig Paterson accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 2 other insurers list Craig Paterson 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 Craig Paterson was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.