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MELINDA ORTEGA LCSW
NPI 1841802246
Social Worker - Clinical in Houston, TX

Active since August 18, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6617 AVENUE T, HOUSTON, TX 77011(832) 423-0921(713) 610-4321 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 18, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Melinda Ortega Lcsw NPPES

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

MELINDA ORTEGA LCSW (NPI 1841802246) is an individual clinical provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (56016) and active in the NPI registry since August 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841802246
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMELINDA ORTEGACredential: LCSW
Location Address6617 AVENUE THouston, TX 77011-1229
Mailing Address6617 Avenue THouston, TX 77011-1229 · (832) 423-0921 · Fax (713) 610-4321
Phone(832) 423-0921
Fax(713) 610-4321
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateAugust 18, 2020
NPPES CertifiedAugust 18, 2020
✔ NPI 1841802246 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 56016
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
6617 AVENUE T, Houston, TX 77011
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melinda Ortega Lcsw 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 ID9830509520
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201109001892
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems 96127
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems involves a thorough evaluation of your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. It's a process where professionals study patterns over time to identify potential issues like anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions.
234 services117 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
153 services152 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77011 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
$0.00 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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

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

BEACON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Social Worker (Clinical)
6617 AVENUE T
HOUSTON, TX 77011
Harris County (713) 489-5986

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 Melinda Ortega's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melinda Ortega is 1841802246. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 18, 2020.

Where is Melinda Ortega located?

Melinda Ortega practices at 6617 Avenue T, Houston, TX 77011. The listed phone number is (832) 423-0921.

What is Melinda Ortega's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Melinda Ortega enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melinda Ortega 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.

What insurance does Melinda Ortega accept?

Health plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Health Advantage and Moda Health Plan, Inc. and 5 other insurers list Melinda Ortega 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 Melinda Ortega was last updated on August 18, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years 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.