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MELODY SANDERS RIC
NPI 1952085557
Counselor in Norfolk, VA

Active since June 14, 2023PECOS Enrolled
5209 ELMHURST AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23513(757) 285-0878 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 14, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Melody Sanders Ric NPPES

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

MELODY SANDERS RIC (NPI 1952085557) is an individual counselor in Norfolk, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0704014205) and active in the NPI registry since June 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952085557
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101Y00000X
Provider Legal NameMELODY SANDERSCredential: RIC
Location Address5209 ELMHURST AVENorfolk, VA 23513-2241
Mailing Address5209 Elmhurst AveNorfolk, VA 23513-2241 · (757) 285-0878
Phone(757) 285-0878
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2023
NPPES CertifiedJune 13, 2023
✔ NPI 1952085557 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselorBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101Y00000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0704014205
Definition
A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification.
5209 ELMHURST AVE, Norfolk, VA 23513
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Melody Sanders Ric is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID6901388628
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260303002586, I20260304000278
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Melody Sanders reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Rhodium Care Group Inc
247 mi
Psychologist
21 NEWWOOD HILLS AVE
Lakewood, NJ 08701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia and Virginia enrollments
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235853698 (917) 456-4697
Grow Healthcare Group PA
800 mi
Mental Health
66 W FLAGLER ST STE 900
Miami, FL 33130
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia enrollment
  • 1,424 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245845932 (786) 244-7711

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

VALIDATION COUNSELING SERVICES
Counselor (Mental Health)
5209 ELMHURST AVE
NORFOLK, VA 23513
Norfolk City (757) 285-0878

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 Melody Sanders's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melody Sanders is 1952085557. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2023.

Where is Melody Sanders located?

Melody Sanders practices at 5209 Elmhurst Ave, Norfolk, VA 23513. The listed phone number is (757) 285-0878.

What is Melody Sanders's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor with taxonomy code 101Y00000X.

Is Melody Sanders enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melody Sanders is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melody Sanders's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melody Sanders reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Rhodium Care Group Inc (Lakewood, NJ) and Grow Healthcare Group PA (Miami, FL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Melody Sanders's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melody Sanders was last updated on June 14, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.