MELISSA A. MESSINA M.D.
NPI 1811042393
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Fort Benning, GA

NPI Status: Active since January 24, 2007

Contact Information

7950 MARTIN LOOP
DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
FORT BENNING, GA
ZIP 31905
Phone: (706) 544-1179

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Psychiatry & Neurology
  • Psychiatry
  • PECOS Enrolled

About MELISSA MESSINA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Melissa Messina, a provider established in Fort Benning, Georgia with a medical specialization in Psychiatry & Neurology, focusing in psychiatry . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1811042393 assigned on January 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2084P0800X with license number 0101231685 (VA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1811042393
Provider Name
MELISSA A. MESSINA M.D.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
7950 MARTIN LOOP DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FORT BENNING, GA 31905
Location Phone
(706) 544-1179
Mailing Address
4839 CHAMPIONS WAY COLUMBUS, GA 31909
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
01-24-2007
Last Update Date
07-09-2007
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A psychiatrist like Melissa Messina are primary mental health physicians diagnose and treat mental illnesses through psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, hospitalization and medication. Psychiatrist help patients find solutions through changes in their behavioral patterns, explorations of experiences, group and family therapy.

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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

Psychiatry & Neurology Psychiatry

Taxonomy Code
2084P0800X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
0101231685
License State
VA
Taxonomy Description
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
VAD000MEDICARE UPIN (02)GA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Melissa Messina is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 31905 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99205

  • Average New Patient Price $164.04
  • Minimum New Patient Price $53.31
  • Maximum New Patient Price $164.04
  • Average New Patient Copayment $41.01
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.32
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.01

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $66.89
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $16.68
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $133.24
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $16.72
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.17
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.31

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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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 1811042393, we treat the final digit (3) 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).

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
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
3
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 1 → 2 0 → 0 2 → 4 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 57

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

The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1811042393.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Family Medicine
7950 MARTIN LOOP, DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY MEDICINE
FORT BENNING, GA 31905
Physician Assistant (Medical)
7950 MARTIN LOOP, MARTIN ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
FORT BENNING, GA 31905
Physician Assistant (Medical)
7950 MARTIN LOOP
FORT BENNING, GA 31905
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7950 MARTIN LOOP
COLUMBUS, GA 31905
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
7950 MARTIN LOOP
FORT BENNING, GA 31905
Chiropractor (Orthopedic)
7950 MARTIN LOOP
FORT BENNING, GA 31905
Emergency Medicine
7950 MARTIN LOOP, DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY MEDICINE
FORT BENNING, GA 31905
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
7950 MARTIN LOOP
FORT BENNING, GA 31905
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
7950 MARTIN LOOP, MARTIN ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
FORT BENNING, GA 31905
Military Health Care Provider
7950 MARTIN LOOP, BUILDING 9200
FORT BENNING, GA 31905
Social Worker (Clinical)
7950 MARTIN LOOP, 4A OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH
FORT BENNING, GA 31905
Social Worker (Clinical)
7950 MARTIN LOOP
FORT BENNING, GA 31905
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
7950 MARTIN LOOP
FORT BENNING, GA 31905
Social Worker (Clinical)
7950 MARTIN LOOP, 7950 MARTIN LOOP
FORT BENNING, GA 31905
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
7950 MARTIN LOOP, MARTIN ARMY HOSPITAL, DEPT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
FORT BENNING, GA 31905
Family Medicine
7950 MARTIN LOOP, MARTIN ARMY HOSPITAL
FORT BENNING, GA 31905
Social Worker (Clinical)
7950 MARTIN LOOP, MARTIN ARMY HOSPITAL - DEPT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
FORT BENNING, GA 31905
Optometrist
7950 MARTIN LOOP, BUILDING 9211
FORT BENNING, GA 31905
Counselor (Professional)
7950 MARTIN LOOP, SOCIAL WORK SERVICE
FORT BENNING, GA 31905
Internal Medicine
7950 MARTIN LOOP, MARTIN ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
FORT BENNING, GA 31905

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1811042393, enumerated as an "individual" on January 24, 2007.

The provider is located at 7950 MARTIN LOOP DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FORT BENNING, GA 31905 and the phone number is (706) 544-1179.

Psychiatry & Neurology with taxonomy code 2084P0800X and a focus in Psychiatry.

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