Virginia Penn-benson, PH.D.
Virginia Penn-benson, PH.D. is a Counseling Psychologist in Houston, TX, registered under NPI 1538180047. This provider registers 6 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.
Getting there
The practice address on file is 1800 AUGUSTA DR. SUITE 109, Houston, TX 77057. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| 25031 | TX | Psychologist |
| 25031 | TX | Clinical Psychologist |
| 25031 | TX | Counseling Psychologist primary |
| 25031 | TX | Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist |
| 25031 | TX | Family Psychologist |
| 25031 | TX | Psychoanalysis Psychologist |
This provider holds licence 25031 issued in TX. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
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 Counseling covers
A psychologist who specializes in general practice and health service. It focuses on how people function both personally and in their relationships at all ages. Counseling psychology addresses the emotional, social, work, school and physical health concerns people may have at different stages in their lives, focusing on typical life stresses and more severe issues with which people may struggle as individuals and as a part of families, groups and organizations. Counseling psychologists help people with physical, emotional and mental health issues improve their sense of well-being, alleviate feelings of distress and resolve crises. They also provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of more severe psychological symptoms. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 103TC1900X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 6 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103T00000X | Psychologist | 25031 | TX | |
| 103TC0700X | Clinical Psychologist Clinical | 25031 | TX | |
| 103TC1900X | Counseling Psychologist Counseling | 25031 | TX | primary |
| 103TC2200X | Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist Clinical Child & Adolescent | 25031 | TX | |
| 103TF0000X | Family Psychologist Family | 25031 | TX | |
| 103TP0814X | Psychoanalysis Psychologist Psychoanalysis | 25031 | TX |
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 | 1538180047 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Jul 21, 2006 |
| Last updated | Aug 22, 2008 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| Gender | Female |
| Credential | PH.D. |
| Practice address |
1800 AUGUSTA DR. SUITE 109 Houston, TX 77057 (713) 781-1669 Fax (713) 781-0442 |
| Other identifiers |
0360216-01
· Medicaid (TX) |
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 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Sum = 63 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 7 · actual last digit = 7
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.