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Dr. Despina Denise Prassas, PHD, BSN, MSN

Individual provider Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · NPI 1083315261

Dr. Despina Denise Prassas, PHD, BSN, MSN is a Nurse Practitioner in Brookline, Massachusetts. Qualified in 2023, 3 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor, works from 3 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Years since qualifying
3
Licensed in
MA, RI
In the registry since
2023
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
PHD — Doctor of Philosophy
A research doctorate. In healthcare it usually sits alongside a clinical licence.
BSN — Bachelor of Science in Nursing
A four-year nursing degree.
MSN — Master of Science in Nursing
A graduate nursing degree, usually held alongside an advanced practice licence.

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Practice location Address checks out

20 Chapel St Apt B803
Brookline, MA 02446-7482
Phone: (401) 346-4497
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Additional practice locations (2)

  • 11 River St, Wellesley, MA 02481-2017 — (781) 431-1177
  • 83 Mast St, Jamestown, RI 02835-2646 — (401) 346-4497

Specialties & licences

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (primary) Taxonomy 363LP0808X · Licence RN194164 (MA)
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Taxonomy 363LP0808X · Licence APRN03856 (RI)

Record details

NPI number1083315261
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials PHD , BSN , MSN
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedMarch 14, 2023
Last updated in NPPESOctober 29, 2025
Certification dateOctober 29, 2025

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyNURSE PRACTITIONER
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2023 (3 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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