LAKE BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
NPI 1134634116
Psychiatric Hospital in Waukegan, IL

Active since December 12, 2017CLIA 14D1066835 · Waiver
2615 WASHINGTON ST, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085(855) 990-1900(847) 249-8747 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 10, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 10, 2021, Feb 26, 2021, Dec 12, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Lake Behavioral Hospital NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

LAKE BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL (NPI 1134634116) is a healthcare organization registered as a psychiatric hospital in Waukegan, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since December 2017. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 6, 2028 and lists Richard A Kresch, Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134634116
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy283Q00000X
Legal Business NameV COVINGTON, LLC
Location Address2615 WASHINGTON STWaukegan, IL 60085-4980
Mailing Address2615 Washington StWaukegan, IL 60085-4980 · (855) 990-1900 · Fax (847) 249-8747
Fax(847) 249-8747
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRichard A KreschManager · (212) 243-5565
Enumeration DateDecember 12, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJune 10, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 10, 2021
✔ NPI 1134634116 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatric HospitalHospitals
Taxonomy Code283Q00000X
Definition
An organization including a physical plant and personnel that provides multidisciplinary diagnostic and treatment mental health services to patients requiring the safety, security, and shelter of the inpatient or partial hospitalization settings.
2615 WASHINGTON ST, Waukegan, IL 60085

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsLake Behavioral Hospital

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Lake Behavioral Hospital is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

12

Medicare enrollment records show 12 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Lake Behavioral Hospital, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 3

Psychiatry7
Nurse Practitioner4
Neurology1

Clinicians, nearest first (12)

Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1851028245
2615 WASHINGTON ST
Waukegan, IL 60085
(855) 990-1900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Psychiatry
NPI 1538168620
200 S GREENLEAF ST SUITE J
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 672-6478
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.9 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1194349324
3001 GREEN BAY RD
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 688-1900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.5 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1073043352
26 E SCRANTON AVE UNIT 115
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 578-8711
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.5 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1265053771
2720 DUNDEE RD # 122
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 768-9561
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare15 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1265121131
111 LIONS DR STE 210
Barrington, IL 60010
(630) 428-7890
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare19 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1528643228
195 WAUKEGAN RD UNIT 371
Glenview, IL 60025
(773) 562-2182
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi
Neurology
NPI 1427387893
1455 E GOLF RD STE 207
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(312) 649-5829
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1295264422
9715 WOODS DR UNIT 506
Skokie, IL 60077
(630) 697-3594
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1396520763
555 WILSON LN
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(224) 458-6041
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare22 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1447392840
999 OAKMONT PLAZA DR STE 100
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 850-2120
✔ PECOS38 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1841269727
7531 S STONY ISLAND AVE
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 947-7900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare44 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 14D1066835

Lake Behavioral Hospital · Waukegan, IL
Active · expires Mar 6, 2028
CLIA Number14D1066835
Laboratory TypeHospital
Certificate Effective DateMarch 7, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 6, 2028
Laboratory DirectorJames Merritt
Laboratory Phone(224) 282-1534
Laboratory LocationLake Behavioral Hospital2615 Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is V Covington, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for V Covington, LLC is 1134634116. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 12, 2017. The provider is doing business as Lake Behavioral Hospital.

Where is V Covington, LLC located?

V Covington, LLC is located at 2615 Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085. The listed phone number is (855) 990-1900.

What is V Covington, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatric Hospital with taxonomy code 283Q00000X.

Is V Covington, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. V Covington, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through V Covington, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 12 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to V Covington, LLC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Psychiatry (7), Nurse Practitioner (4) and Neurology (1). Of these, 1 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does V Covington, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 14D1066835) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 6, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does V Covington, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and UnitedHealthcare list V Covington, LLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for V Covington, LLC was last updated on June 10, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.