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DR. ARLENE J DUNBAR PH.D.
NPI 1912280041
Psychologist - Clinical in Metuchen, NJ

Active since September 26, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
53 BRIDGE ST, METUCHEN, NJ 08840(908) 216-2906 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 15, 2026, Apr 3, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Dr. Arlene J Dunbar Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. ARLENE J DUNBAR PH.D. (NPI 1912280041) is an individual clinical provider in Metuchen, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (35S100537400) and active in the NPI registry since September 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912280041
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy103TC0700X
Provider Legal NameDR. ARLENE J DUNBARCredential: PH.D.
Location Address53 BRIDGE STMetuchen, NJ 08840-2278
Mailing Address500 Grove AveEdison, NJ 08820-3647 · (908) 216-2906
Phone(908) 216-2906
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateSeptember 26, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 15, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 15, 2026
✔ NPI 1912280041 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103TC0700X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 35S100537400
Definition
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.
53 BRIDGE ST, Metuchen, NJ 08840
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.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

Dr. Arlene J Dunbar Ph.d. 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 ID5890001085
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150902002695
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08840 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
$190.92 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $47.73 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$111.57 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $27.89 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 4

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

HEMISHA PATEL URGOLA PSY.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
53 BRIDGE ST
METUCHEN, NJ 08840
Middlesex County (732) 902-0233
ARLENE J. DUNBAR, PH.D. INC
Psychologist (Clinical)
53 BRIDGE ST
METUCHEN, NJ 08840
Middlesex County (908) 216-2906
THE BLOSSOM MINDS HEALTH SERVICES
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
53 BRIDGE ST
METUCHEN, NJ 08840
Middlesex County (201) 338-0305
SHANNON EMMANUEL LCSW, LCADC
Social Worker (Clinical)
53 BRIDGE ST
METUCHEN, NJ 08840
Middlesex County (862) 259-5180

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 Arlene Dunbar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Arlene Dunbar is 1912280041. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 26, 2011.

Where is Arlene Dunbar located?

Arlene Dunbar practices at 53 Bridge St, Metuchen, NJ 08840. The listed phone number is (908) 216-2906.

What is Arlene Dunbar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 103TC0700X.

Is Arlene Dunbar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Arlene Dunbar 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 Arlene Dunbar accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Arlene Dunbar 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 Arlene Dunbar was last updated on January 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.