Individual provider

Carolyn Blessing, MASTERS

Counselor Medicare enrolled

Carolyn Blessing, MASTERS is a Counselor in Johnston, RI, registered under NPI 1972780344.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 1443 HARTFORD AVE, Johnston, RI 02919. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
MHC00912 RI Counselor primary

This provider holds licence MHC00912 issued in RI. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Mental Health Counselor
PAC ID
3971942749
Enrollment ID
I20240413000118

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Mental Health Counselor. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Counselor covers

A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 101Y00000X
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers Counselor

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.

NPI1972780344 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateJan 28, 2008
Last updatedNov 15, 2018
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialMASTERS
Practice address 1443 HARTFORD AVE
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 273-8100
Fax (401) 861-8696
Mailing address 117 ELLENFIELD ST STE 101
Providence, RI 02905
Other identifiers GH57134 · Medicaid (RI)
The last update on file is Nov 15, 2018. Providers are only required to update NPPES when their information changes, so an older date does not necessarily mean the details are wrong — but it is worth a quick call before you travel.

Number check

1972780344 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 4 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
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 9 7 2 7 8 0 3 4
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 9 5 2 5 8 0 3 8

Sum = 66 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 4 · actual last digit = 4

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.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1972780344?
NPI 1972780344 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Carolyn Blessing, MASTERS in Johnston, RI. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Counselor cover?
A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification.
How do I contact Carolyn Blessing, MASTERS?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (401) 273-8100, last updated Nov 15, 2018. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Carolyn Blessing, MASTERS accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1972780344 a valid number?
Yes. 1972780344 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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