THE GUIDANCE CENTER OF WESTCHESTER, INC
NPI 1861506974
Community/Behavioral Health in Mount Vernon, NY

Q: What is The Guidance Center Of Westchester, Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Community/Behavioral Health with taxonomy code 251S00000X.

Active since August 18, 2006

256 WASHINGTON ST, MOUNT VERNON, NY 10553(914) 613-0700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 21, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

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About The Guidance Center Of Westchester, Inc NPPES

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

THE GUIDANCE CENTER OF WESTCHESTER, INC (NPI 1861506974), doing business as The Guidance Center, Inc, is a healthcare organization registered as a community/behavioral health in Mount Vernon, New York and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization lists Amy Gelles, Executive Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861506974

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy251S00000X

Legal Business NameTHE GUIDANCE CENTER OF WESTCHESTER, INC

Location Address256 WASHINGTON STMount Vernon, NY 10553-1052

Mailing Address256 Washington StMount Vernon, NY 10553-1052 · (914) 613-0700

Phone(914) 613-0700

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialAmy GellesExecutive Director · (347) 386-0790

Enumeration DateAugust 18, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMay 21, 2015

✔ NPI 1861506974 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCommunity/Behavioral HealthAgencies

Taxonomy Code251S00000X

Definition

A private or public agency usually under local government jurisdiction, responsible for assuring the delivery of community based mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and/or behavioral health services to individuals with those disabilities. Services may range from companion care, respite, transportation, community integration, crisis intervention and stabilization, supported employment, day support, prevocational services, residential support, therapeutic and supportive consultation, environmental modifications, intensive in-home therapy and day treatment, in addition to traditional mental health and behavioral treatment.

256 WASHINGTON ST, Mount Vernon, NY 10553

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Other Names 1

Former Legal Business NameThe Guidance Center, Inc

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedWO2671NY

Medicaid00565848NY

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Medication assisted treatment, methadone; weekly bundle including dispensing and/or administration, substance use counseling, individual and group therapy, and toxicology testing, if performed (provision of the services by a medicare-enrolled opioid treatm G2067

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) with methadone is a comprehensive approach to manage opioid addiction. It includes weekly methadone dispensing, substance use counseling, individual and group therapy sessions, and toxicology tests as needed, all provided by a Medicare-enrolled opioid treatment program.

801 services30 patients

Take-home supply of methadone; up to 7 additional day supply (provision of the services by a medicare-enrolled opioid treatment program); list separately in addition to code for primary procedure G2078

This service provides an additional 7-day supply of methadone, a medication used to treat opioid addiction, for patients to take at home. It's provided by a Medicare-enrolled opioid treatment program. This service is billed separately from the main treatment procedure.

427 services22 patients

Periodic assessment; assessing periodically by qualified personnel to determine the most appropriate combination of services and treatment (provision of the services by a medicare-enrolled opioid treatment program); list separately in addition to code for G2077

Periodic assessment is a routine check-up by trained professionals to determine the best mix of services and treatments for your health needs. This is typically provided by a Medicare-enrolled opioid treatment program. It's listed separately in addition to your main treatment code. This ensures you receive the most suitable care for your situation.

68 services24 patients

Medication assisted treatment, weekly bundle not including the drug, including substance use counseling, individual and group therapy, and toxicology testing if performed (provision of the services by a medicare-enrolled opioid treatment program) G2074

Medication Assisted Treatment is a comprehensive program for managing substance use. It includes counseling (both individual and group), along with regular toxicology testing if required. This service is provided by a Medicare-enrolled opioid treatment program.

28 services15 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

ALLISON WATSON

Counselor (Mental Health)