MICHAEL WALKER SHIELDS PH.D.
NPI 1689626327
Psychologist - Clinical in Centerville, MA

NPI Status: Active since May 17, 2006

Contact Information

1645 FALMOUTH RD
BAYBERRY SQUARE UNIT E-3
CENTERVILLE, MA
ZIP 02632
Phone: (508) 353-8359

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Psychologist
  • Clinical
  • Accepts Insurance

About MICHAEL SHIELDS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Michael Shields, a provider established in Centerville, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Psychologist, focusing in clinical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1689626327 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 103TC0700X with license number 8450 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1689626327
Provider Name
MICHAEL WALKER SHIELDS PH.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1645 FALMOUTH RD BAYBERRY SQUARE UNIT E-3 CENTERVILLE, MA 02632
Location Phone
(508) 353-8359
Mailing Address
48 SHAWME RD SANDWICH, MA 02563
Mailing Phone
(508) 833-8202
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
05-17-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A clinical psychologist like Michael Shields 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

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

Psychologist Clinical

Taxonomy Code
103TC0700X
Type
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
License No.
8450
License State
MA
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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 1000/20%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/20%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 3000/0%/7500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 500/30%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Platinum Access Blue New England HMO 250/10%/3500 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 2500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3000/30%/9000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/10000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/10%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/20%/8500 - HMO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

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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 1689626327, we treat the final digit (7) 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).

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
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
7
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 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 6 → 12 → 3 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 24 = 63

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

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1689626327.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 11 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Dentist (General Practice)
1645 FALMOUTH RD, UNIT 4B
CENTERVILLE, MA 02632
Counselor (Mental Health)
1645 FALMOUTH RD, SUITE E3
CENTERVILLE, MA 02632
Social Worker (Clinical)
1645 FALMOUTH RD, SUITE E3
CENTERVILLE, MA 02632
Dentist (General Practice)
1645 FALMOUTH RD
CENTERVILLE, MA 02632
Dentist (General Practice)
1645 FALMOUTH RD
CENTERVILLE, MA 02632
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
1645 FALMOUTH RD
CENTERVILLE, MA 02632
Counselor (Mental Health)
1645 FALMOUTH RD, SUITE E3
CENTERVILLE, MA 02632
Dentist (General Practice)
1645 FALMOUTH RD
CENTERVILLE, MA 02632
Dentist
1645 FALMOUTH RD, SUITE #4B
CENTERVILLE, MA 02632
Dentist
1645 FALMOUTH RD
CENTERVILLE, MA 02632
Dentist (General Practice)
1645 FALMOUTH RD
CENTERVILLE, MA 02632

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1689626327, enumerated as an "individual" on May 17, 2006.

The provider is located at 1645 FALMOUTH RD BAYBERRY SQUARE UNIT E-3 CENTERVILLE, MA 02632 and the phone number is (508) 353-8359.

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

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.