Dr Paula Deforest, PHD - Medicare Psychologist in West Melbourne, FL

Dr Paula Deforest, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Psychologist - Clinical Child & Adolescent" provider in West Melbourne, Florida. She graduated from medical school in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Clinical Psychologist. She is a member of the group practice Circles Of Care Inc and her current practice location is 2020 Commerce Dr, West Melbourne, Florida. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (321) 952-6000.

Dr Paula Deforest is licensed to practice in Florida (license number PY0004766) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1306081179.

Contact Information

Dr Paula Deforest, PHD
2020 Commerce Dr,
West Melbourne, FL 32904-2335
(321) 952-6000
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Paula Deforest
GenderFemale
SpecialityClinical Psychologist
Experience33 Years
Location2020 Commerce Dr, West Melbourne, Florida
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Paula Deforest graduated from medical school in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306081179
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/09/2008
  • Last Update Date: 09/29/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668513839
  • Enrollment ID: I20100109000416

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paula Deforest such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306081179NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
103TC2200XPsychologist - Clinical Child & Adolescent PY0004766 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Circles Of Care Inc872906938019

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 Paula Deforest allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameCircles Of Care Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215345954
PECOS PAC ID: 8729069380
Enrollment ID: O20040528000379

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 Paula Deforest 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 Paula Deforest, PHD
2290 Rockledge Dr,
Rockledge, FL 32955-5404

Ph: (321) 305-5068
Dr Paula Deforest, PHD
2020 Commerce Dr,
West Melbourne, FL 32904-2335

Ph: (321) 952-6000

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