Dr Christa Denise Smelko, PSYD - Medicare Psychologist in Helena, MT

Dr Christa Denise Smelko, PSYD is a medicare enrolled "Psychologist - Clinical" provider in Helena, Montana. Her current practice location is 2755 Colonial Drive, Helena, Montana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (406) 444-7500.

Dr Christa Denise Smelko is licensed to practice in Montana (license number PSY-PSY-LIC-400) and she also participates in the medicare program. She does not accept medicare assignments directly but she may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. Her NPI Number is 1578787693.

Contact Information

Dr Christa Denise Smelko, PSYD
2755 Colonial Drive,
Helena, MT 59601-5539
(406) 444-7500
(406) 444-7588

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Christa Denise Smelko
GenderFemale
SpecialityPsychologist - Clinical
Location2755 Colonial Drive, Helena, Montana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578787693
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/12/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/22/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183897945
  • Enrollment ID: I20111024000548

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christa Denise Smelko such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578787693NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
103TC0700XPsychologist - Clinical PSY-PSY-LIC-400 (Montana)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Christa Denise Smelko allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameMontana Childrens Home & Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811056898
PECOS PAC ID: 0345259024
Enrollment ID: O20100406000278

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Christa Denise Smelko is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Christa Denise Smelko, PSYD
P.o. Box 5539,
Helena, MT 59604-5539

Ph: (406) 444-7500
Dr Christa Denise Smelko, PSYD
2755 Colonial Drive,
Helena, MT 59601-5539

Ph: (406) 444-7500

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