DR. RAHIM SHAFA MD
NPI 1205920527
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Natick, MA
NPI Status: Active since October 03, 2006
Contact Information
67 UNION ST
NATICK, MA
ZIP 01760
Phone: (508) 903-1500
Fax: (508) 473-6065
- Individual
- Male
- Psychiatry & Neurology
- Psychiatry
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About RAHIM SHAFA
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Rahim Shafa, a provider established in Natick, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Psychiatry & Neurology, focusing in psychiatry . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1205920527 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2084P0800X with license number 76859 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.
- NPI
- 1205920527
- Provider Name
- DR. RAHIM SHAFA MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 67 UNION ST NATICK, MA 01760
- Location Phone
- (508) 903-1500
- Location Fax
- (508) 473-6065
- Mailing Address
- 67 UNION ST NATICK, MA 01760
- Mailing Phone
- (508) 903-1500
- Mailing Fax
- (508) 473-6065
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 10-03-2006
- Last Update Date
- 03-21-2014
- Code Navigator
A psychiatrist like Rahim Shafa are primary mental health physicians diagnose and treat mental illnesses through psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, hospitalization and medication. Psychiatrist help patients find solutions through changes in their behavioral patterns, explorations of experiences, group and family therapy.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Psychiatry & Neurology Psychiatry
- Taxonomy Code
- 2084P0800X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 76859
- License State
- MA
- Taxonomy Description
- A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| F42801 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | MA |
Quality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Care Plan | 100% | 33 |
| Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker or provide an advance care plan | ||
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1205920527, we treat the final digit (7) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 53. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 53 = 7).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 53 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1205920527, enumerated as an "individual" on October 03, 2006.
The provider is located at 67 UNION ST NATICK, MA 01760 and the phone number is (508) 903-1500.
Psychiatry & Neurology with taxonomy code 2084P0800X and a focus in Psychiatry.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
