Dr. Miriam A Defant

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 35+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Miriam A Defant, PHD, is a Clinical Psychologist specialist in Orange, Massachusetts. She graduated in 1989, having over 35 years of diverse experience, especially in Clinical Psychologist. Dr. Miriam A Defant accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (978) 544-3330 to request Dr. Miriam A Defant the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 131 W Main St
Ste 27
Orange, MA 01364-1157

Phone 1: (978) 544-3330

Fax: (978) 544-1899


Profile

Basics

Full Name Miriam A Defant
Gender Female
PECOS ID 8325128218
Sole Proprietor Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Clinical Psychologist (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 35 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)
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    Doctor of Philosophy
    A doctorate in any discipline except medicine, or sometimes theology.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Miriam A Defant graduated in 1989.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1811006877
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Saturday, February 20, 2010

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Miriam A Defant

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Miriam A Defant has been primarily specialized in Psychologist for over 35 years of experience.
  • Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers / Psychologist
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    Psychologist
    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.
  • Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers / Clinical Neuropsychologist
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    Clinical Neuropsychologist
    An individual with a doctorate degree, licensure in clinical psychology and specialized training or board certification in neuropsychology who practices or adheres to the principles of neuropsychology; a specialty within the field of psychology focusing primarily on neurobehavioral functioning.
  • Psychologist / Clinical Child & Adolescent
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    Clinical Child & Adolescent
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Practice Locations

131 W Main St
Ste 27
Orange, MA 01364-1157

Phone: (978) 544-3330
Fax: (978) 544-1899
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This physician profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, September 14, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Saturday, February 20, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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