Provider Profile
Melvin T. Bobo, LISW
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Melvin Bobo
Listed in the NPI registry as a social worker, Melvin T. Bobo, LISW practices in Des Moines, IA. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include psychotherapy, 45 minutes.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (515) 282-2200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1801 HICKMAN RD
Des Moines, IA 50314
Concerns and Conditions Addressed
Within Social Worker generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
- OCD
- Relationship issues
- Trauma
Abuse & Safety
Addiction
- Gambling Addiction
- Screen Addiction
Addiction & Substance Use
- Alcohol use disorder
- Drug addiction
Adolescents & youth
Aging & elder care
Behavioral Health
- Anger issues
- Hoarding
- Self-harm
Crisis & Safety
- Suicidal thoughts
Eating & Body Image
- Eating disorders
Family & Parenting
- Family estrangement
- Parenting stress
Financial & social support
Identity & Well-Being
- Gender dysphoria
- Low self-esteem
Interpersonal Issues
- Codependency
Life Stages & Caregiving
- Caregiver burnout
- Elderly decline and aging
Life Transitions
- Adjustment disorder
- Divorce adjustment
- Loneliness
Life transitions
- Empty Nest Syndrome
- Terminal illness coping
Medical & Health Support
- Chronic illness distress
Mental health
- Agoraphobia
- Illness anxiety disorder
- Imposter syndrome
- Skin picking and hair pulling
- Social anxiety disorder
Mental Health
- Insomnia
- Panic disorder
- Specific phobias
Mood Disorders
- Bipolar disorder
Pediatric & Youth
- Oppositional defiant disorder
- School refusal
Perinatal & Maternal
- Postpartum depression
Personality Disorders
- Borderline personality disorder
Relationships
- Emotional abuse recovery
- Trust issues
Reproductive & perinatal
- Pregnancy loss and miscarriage
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Social Needs
Trauma
- Childhood Emotional Neglect
- Religious trauma
- Sexual assault recovery
Work & Lifestyle
- Burnout
- Work stress
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Couples counseling
- EMDR
- Family therapy
- Psychological testing
- Therapy
Addiction Services
- Addiction counseling
- Relapse prevention planning
Adolescents & youth
- Parent-child interaction therapy
- Special education IEP advocacy
Aging & elder care
Assessments & letters
- Adult guardianship assessment
- Bariatric surgery mental health clearance
- Gender-affirming surgery evaluation letter
- Substance abuse evaluation
Behavioral Interventions
- Anger management
- Exposure and response prevention (ERP)
- Social skills training
Community Outreach
Crisis Services
- Crisis intervention
Family & Parenting
- Parent coaching
Financial & social support
- Medicare enrollment assistance
- SNAP food stamp application help
- Utility bill assistance navigation
- Veterans benefits navigation
Group Programs
- Support groups
Legal & Court Services
Mental health
- Behavioral activation
- Emotion-focused therapy
- Interpersonal psychotherapy
- Trauma-focused CBT
Mind-Body Interventions
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction
Pediatric Services
- Play therapy
Psychotherapy Modalities
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Brainspotting
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Expressive arts therapy
- Internal family systems (IFS)
- Motivational interviewing
- Narrative therapy
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Somatic experiencing
Relationships
- Gottman method couples therapy
- Premarital counseling
Safety & crisis
Social & Legal Support
Support Services
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
64 services · 11 patients · 1 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy, 45 minutes | Treatment | 90834 |
64 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other social workers at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other social workers in Des Moines 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Psychotherapy, 45 minutes 8
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Melvin T. Bobo specialize in?
Melvin T. Bobo is a social worker in Des Moines, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Melvin T. Bobo located?
Melvin T. Bobo is listed at 1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Melvin T. Bobo's phone number?
The number on file is (515) 282-2200. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Melvin T. Bobo?
Melvin T. Bobo's National Provider Identifier is 1063617355. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Melvin T. Bobo train?
Melvin T. Bobo attended Other, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Melvin T. Bobo have?
Melvin T. Bobo has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Melvin T. Bobo do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Melvin T. Bobo provides treatments such as psychotherapy, 45 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Melvin T. Bobo's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melvin T. Bobo. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.