KATHERINE R WRIGHT DESAI PHD
NPI 1841680154
Psychologist - Clinical in Gaithersburg, MD
NPI Status: Active since January 26, 2015
Contact Information
800 S FREDERICK AVE
GAITHERSBURG, MD
ZIP 20877
Phone: (301) 664-6464
Fax: (301) 963-0072
- Individual
- Female
- Psychologist
- Clinical
- Accepts Insurance
About KATHERINE WRIGHT DESAI
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Katherine Wright Desai, a provider established in Gaithersburg, Maryland with a medical specialization in Psychologist, focusing in clinical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1841680154 assigned on January 2015. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 103TC0700X with license number 03480 (MD). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.
- NPI
- 1841680154
- Provider Name
- KATHERINE R WRIGHT DESAI PHD
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 800 S FREDERICK AVE GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
- Location Phone
- (301) 664-6464
- Location Fax
- (301) 963-0072
- Mailing Address
- 800 S FREDERICK AVE GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
- Mailing Phone
- (301) 664-6464
- Mailing Fax
- (301) 963-0072
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 01-26-2015
- Last Update Date
- 01-26-2015
- Code Navigator
A clinical psychologist like Katherine Wright Desai 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.
- 03480
- License State
- MD
- 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:
- Blue Advantage Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
- Blue Advantage Bronze Complete | $60 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HSA Eligible | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
- Blue Advantage Bronze Standard | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
- Blue Advantage Gold Premier A | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
- Blue Advantage Gold Standard A | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
- Blue Advantage Silver Choice A | 3 Free PCP | $15 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
- Blue Advantage Silver Preferred | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
- Blue Advantage Silver Standard | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
- Blue Care Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Statewide Doctors - HMO
- Blue Care Bronze Complete | $60 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | Statewide Doctors - HMO
- Blue Care Bronze HSA Eligible | Integrated | Statewide Doctors - HMO
- Blue Care Bronze Standard | Statewide Doctors - HMO
- Blue Care Gold Premier A | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Statewide Doctors - HMO
- Blue Care Gold Standard A | Statewide Doctors - HMO
- Blue Care Silver Choice A | 3 Free PCP | $15 Tier 1 Rx | Statewide Doctors - HMO
- Blue Care Silver Preferred | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Statewide Doctors - HMO
- Blue Care Silver Standard | Statewide Doctors - HMO
- Blue Value Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Limited Statewide Doctors - POS
- Blue Value Bronze Complete | $60 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | Limited Statewide Doctors - POS
*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 1841680154, 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 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 56 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 5 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1841680154, enumerated as an "individual" on January 26, 2015.
The provider is located at 800 S FREDERICK AVE GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877 and the phone number is (301) 664-6464.
Psychologist with taxonomy code 103TC0700X and a focus in Clinical.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
