Melita Friend, LCPC
NPI 1689197741 · Professional Counselor · Oakland, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Mental Health Counselor · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melita Friend, LCPC is a Professional Counselor provider in Oakland, MD (NPI 1689197741).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689197741
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Professional CounselorBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Credential
- LCPC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Counselor101Y00000X
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Mental Health Counselor101YM0800X
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-07-20
- Last updated
- 2023-05-04
- Certified
- 2023-05-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melita Friend's NPI number?
- Melita Friend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689197741, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melita Friend's specialty?
- Melita Friend is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Professional Counselor (Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers).
- Where is Melita Friend located?
- Melita Friend's practice location on file with NPPES is 71 Mitchell Dr, Oakland, MD 21550-1152.
- What is Melita Friend's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melita Friend is (301) 616-5707.
- Does Melita Friend accept Medicare?
- Melita Friend is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melita Friend's NPI active?
- Yes — Melita Friend's NPI (1689197741) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.