Dr Hugh Gordon Blount, PHD - Medicare Psychologist in Palm Springs, CA

Dr Hugh Gordon Blount, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Psychologist" provider in Palm Springs, California. He graduated from medical school in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Clinical Psychologist. His current practice location is 2150 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 10, Palm Springs, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (760) 322-5191.

Dr Hugh Gordon Blount is licensed to practice in California (license number PSY8495) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1053499459.

Contact Information

Dr Hugh Gordon Blount, PHD
2150 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 10,
Palm Springs, CA 92262-7045
(760) 322-5191
(760) 778-6984



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Hugh Gordon Blount
GenderMale
SpecialityClinical Psychologist
Experience48 Years
Location2150 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Hugh Gordon Blount graduated from medical school in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053499459
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/31/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254594922
  • Enrollment ID: I20120516000305

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Hugh Gordon Blount such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053499459NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
103T00000XPsychologist PSY8495 (California)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Hugh Gordon Blount allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePsychological Resource Centers, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205100393
PECOS PAC ID: 6800059676
Enrollment ID: O20120516000058

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Hugh Gordon Blount, PHD
2150 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 10,
Palm Springs, CA 92262-7045

Ph: (760) 322-5191
Dr Hugh Gordon Blount, PHD
2150 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 10,
Palm Springs, CA 92262-7045

Ph: (760) 322-5191

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