Shantel Elessie, MA, ATR-BC, LCPAT
Shantel Elessie, MA, ATR-BC, LCPAT is an Art Therapist in Kensington, MD, registered under NPI 1003187220.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Kensington, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Sep 10, 2026. Parking is available about 0.38 mi away. The nearest transit stop is 667 ft away, served by Connecticut Av at Concord St. A pharmacy sits 0.32 mi from the entrance (Safeway), which helps if you leave with a prescription. If you arrive early, there is a coffee shop 0.30 mi away.
Getting here and what is nearby
Parking 255 ft ~1 min
Parking 268 ft ~2 min
Transit University Bl at Perry Av 461 ft ~2 min
Transit University Bl at Lexington St 528 ft ~2 min
Pharmacy Kensington Pharmacy 522 ft ~2 min
3737 University Boulevard West
Restaurant Stella Point Grille 530 ft ~3 min
Su-Th 11:30-02:00, Fr,Sa 11:30-03:00
Coffee Donut King Cafe & Deli 561 ft ~3 min
3727 University Boulevard West, Kensington 20895
Mo-Fr 05:00-15:00; Sa 06:00-15:00; Su 06:00-14:00
Restaurant Brisket Root & Flavor 567 ft ~3 min
3700 University Boulevard West, Kensington 20895
Pharmacy CVS Pharmacy 614 ft ~3 min
Transit Connecticut Av at Concord St 667 ft ~3 min
Coffee Starbucks 782 ft ~3 min
Restaurant Dunkin' 877 ft ~4 min
Gas station Mobil 970 ft ~4 min
Convenience 7-Eleven 0.21 mi ~5 min
3507 University Boulevard, Kensington 20895-1718
Convenience 7-Eleven 0.21 mi ~5 min
10594 Metropolitan Avenue, Kensington 20895-2606
Coffee District Café Mizell Station 0.30 mi ~6 min
Gas station Kensington Service Center 0.30 mi ~6 min
Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-18:00
Gas station Liberty Gas 0.31 mi ~7 min
10550 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington 20895
Grocery Safeway 0.31 mi ~7 min
10541 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington 20895
Mo-Su 05:00-23:00
Pharmacy Safeway 0.32 mi ~7 min
10541 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington 20895
Mo-Fr 09:00-13:30, 14:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-13:30, 14:00-17:00; Su 10:00-13:30, 14:00-17:00
Convenience 7-Eleven 0.35 mi ~8 min
Parking 0.38 mi ~8 min
Mo-Su 06:00-20:00
Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.
Credentials and Medicare
NPPES does not list a state licence number for this record. That is not unusual — organizations and some provider types are not required to file one. Verify current licensure with the relevant state board before care.
This NPI does not appear in the PECOS Medicare enrolment file. Providers who do not bill Medicare — or who bill only through a group's enrolment — will not appear here. It is not a sign of any problem with the registration.
What Art Therapist covers
(1) An individual who uses art to achieve the therapeutic goals of symptom relief, emotional integration, and recovery from or adjustment to illness or disability. (2) An art therapist uses a form of treatment that enables patients with mental or physical disabilities to use art as a way of expressing and dealing with feelings and inner conflicts. (3) An individual who uses arts modalities and creative processes during intentional intervention in therapeutic, rehabilitative, community, or educational settings to foster health, communication, and expression; promote the integration of physical, emotional, cognitive, and social functioning; enhance self-awareness; and facilitate change. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 221700000X
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1003187220 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Jan 19, 2012 |
| Last updated | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| Gender | Female |
| Credential | MA, ATR-BC, LCPAT |
| Practice address |
3720 FARRAGUT AVE STE 301 Kensington, MD 20895 (240) 242-5031 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
Sum = 50 · next multiple of 10 = 50 · check digit = 0 · actual last digit = 0
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.