Psychologists in Plainfield, NJ Accepting Medicare

4 Psychologists found. Showing 1 - 4
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Dr. Sharron Spriggs, PHD
Psychologist - Clinical
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 963 Carnegie Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
Phone: 202-413-1626    
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Dr. Jacqueline Carrie Napper, PSY.D., PSYPHARM
Psychologist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1345 Marlborough Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
Phone: 908-754-8565    Fax: 908-754-8565
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Dr. Forrest Lambdon Walker Sr., PH.D.
Psychologist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 506 South Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062
Phone: 908-758-8988    Fax: 908-561-0616
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Dr. Kathleen Grady Waldron, PH.D APN
Psychologist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 117 - 119 Roosevelt Ave., Ucpc Behavioral Healthcare, Plainfield, NJ 07060
Phone: 908-756-6870    Fax: 908-756-5566
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Psychologists: A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.


Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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