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DR. VENUS SHIRLEY MASSELAM PH.D.
NPI 1770622136
Psychologist - Group Psychotherapy in Bethesda, MD

Active since February 05, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 11, 2027
8705 BURNING TREE RD, BETHESDA, MD 20817(301) 365-3948(301) 365-7501 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Venus Shirley Masselam Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. VENUS SHIRLEY MASSELAM PH.D. (NPI 1770622136) is an individual group psychotherapy provider in Bethesda, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (02736) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. She has opted out of Medicare through January 11, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770622136
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy103TP2701X
Provider Legal NameDR. VENUS SHIRLEY MASSELAMCredential: PH.D.
Location Address8705 BURNING TREE RDBethesda, MD 20817-3054
Mailing Address8705 Burning Tree RdBethesda, MD 20817-3054 · (301) 365-3948 · Fax (301) 365-7501
Phone(301) 365-3948
Fax(301) 365-7501
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateFebruary 5, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1770622136 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 7

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · Group PsychotherapyBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103TP2701X
License✔ Licensed in MD · 02736
Definition
A psychologist who specializes in group psychology and group psychotherapy that is an evidenced-based specialty that prepares group leaders to identify and capitalize on developmental and healing possibilities embedded in the interpersonal/intrapersonal functioning of individual group members as well as collectively for the group. Emphasis is placed on the use of group dynamics to assist and treat individual group members. The specialty is applicable to all age groups, children, adolescents, adults and older adults, for a wide variety of conditions and concerns, and in numerous and diverse settings.
Also ListedPsychologistTaxonomy 103T00000X · License 02736 (MD)
Also ListedPsychologist · Adult Development & AgingTaxonomy 103TA0700X · License 02736 (MD)
Also ListedPsychologist · Cognitive & BehavioralTaxonomy 103TB0200X · License 02736 (MD)
Also ListedPsychologist · CounselingTaxonomy 103TC1900X · License 02736 (MD)
Also ListedPsychologist · Clinical Child & AdolescentTaxonomy 103TC2200X · License 02736 (MD)
Also ListedPsychologist · FamilyTaxonomy 103TF0000X · License 02736 (MD)

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Venus Shirley Masselam Ph.d. 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 January 11, 2017 through January 11, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 11, 2017
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 11, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

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 Venus Masselam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Venus Masselam is 1770622136. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 5, 2007.

Where is Venus Masselam located?

Venus Masselam practices at 8705 Burning Tree Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817. The listed phone number is (301) 365-3948.

What is Venus Masselam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Group Psychotherapy, with taxonomy code 103TP2701X.

Is Venus Masselam enrolled in Medicare?

No. Venus Masselam has opted out of Medicare through January 11, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Venus Masselam was last updated on September 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.