Psychologists in Swannanoa, NC Accepting Medicare

3 Psychologists found. Showing 1 - 3
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Dr. Robert Swoap
Psychologist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Phone: 828-771-3706    
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Thomas Perry Wilder
Psychologist - Counseling
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 320 Mountain Crest Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Phone: 828-899-0007    
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Mr. Stephen Edward Fatzinger, LPA
Psychologist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 299 Old Fellowship Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Phone: 828-299-0299    Fax: 828-299-0299
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Psychologists: A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.


Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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