Why Weight Inc - Medicare Mental Health Clinic in North Smithfield, RI

Why Weight Inc is a medicare enrolled mental health clinic (Social Worker - Clinical) in North Smithfield, Rhode Island. The current practice location for Why Weight Inc is 5 Cedar Forest Rd, North Smithfield, Rhode Island. For appointments, you can reach them via phone at (401) 595-3746. The mailing address for Why Weight Inc is 5 Cedar Forest Rd, North Smithfield, Rhode Island and phone number is (401) 595-3746.

Why Weight Inc is licensed to practice in * (Not Available) (license number ). The clinic also participates in the medicare program and its NPI number is 1538786447. This medical practice accepts medicare insurance (which means this clinic accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance). However, please confirm if they accept your insurance at (401) 595-3746.

Contact Information

Why Weight Inc
5 Cedar Forest Rd
North Smithfield
RI 02896-9599
(401) 595-3746
(401) 766-1993

Map and Direction


Mental Health Clinic Profile

Full NameWhy Weight Inc
SpecialitySocial Worker
Location5 Cedar Forest Rd, North Smithfield, Rhode Island
Authorized Official Name and PositionLauren Canuel (SOCIAL WORKER/ OWNER)
Authorized Official Contact4015953746
Accepts Medicare InsuranceYes. This clinic participates in medicare program and accept medicare insurance.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Why Weight Inc
5 Cedar Forest Rd
North Smithfield
RI 02896-9599

Ph: (401) 595-3746
Why Weight Inc
5 Cedar Forest Rd
North Smithfield
RI 02896-9599

Ph: (401) 595-3746

NPI Details:

NPI Number1538786447
Provider Enumeration Date06/26/2020
Last Update Date07/08/2020
Certification Date07/08/2020

Medicare PECOS Information:

Medicare PECOS PAC ID6103244728
Medicare Enrollment IDO20200915000498

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Why Weight Inc such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538786447NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
1041C0700XSocial Worker - Clinical (* (Not Available))Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Why Weight Inc acts as a billing entity for following providers:
Provider NameLauren Patricia Canuel
Provider TypePractitioner - Clinical Social Worker
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467608638
PECOS PAC ID: 7911325535
Enrollment ID: I20200915000847

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