Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers (513)    PERSON CLASS (8932.1)

Name Value
PROVIDER TYPE Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
CLASSIFICATION Psychologist
DEFINITION
A psychologist who specializes in geropsychology, which applies the knowledge and methods of psychology to understanding and helping older persons and their families to maintain well-being, overcome problems and achieve maximum potential during later 
life. Professional geropsychology appreciates the wide diversity among older adults, the complex ethical issues that can arise in geriatric practice and the importance of interdisciplinary models of care.
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION Adult Development & Aging
STATUS Active
VA CODE V010410
X12 CODE 103TA0700X
SPECIALTY CODE 62
INDIVIDUAL/NON INDIVIDUAL
MASTER ENTRY FOR VUID YES
VUID 5252327
EFFECTIVE DATE/TIME
  • 2018-04-02 15:35:39
    STATUS:   ACTIVE