DOUGLAS H. CHESSEN MD – NPI #1396768404
Psychiatry & Neurology
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
DOUGLAS CHESSEN is a psychiatry & neurologist located in NEWPORT NEWS, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1396768404 to DOUGLAS CHESSEN on July 26, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2084P0800X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry
The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Apr 10, 2015. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for DOUGLAS CHESSEN below.
NPI Profile for
DOUGLAS H. CHESSEN
(about 20 years ago)
STE 303
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606-4434 Phone: (757) 232-8769 Fax: (757) 232-8875
7-C
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606 Phone: (757) 595-3900 Fax: (757) 595-0649
Identifiers for DOUGLAS CHESSEN
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | VA | 7180845 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 2084P0800X - Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry (Primary) |
VA | 0101023814 |
| 2084P0802X - Psychiatry & Neurology / Addiction Psychiatry |
VA | 0101023814 |
| 2084A0401X - Psychiatry & Neurology / Addiction Medicine |
VA | 0101023814 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.