MELVIN J STERN MD PA
NPI 1245246008
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Silver Spring, MD

NPI Status: Active since August 01, 2006

Contact Information

11215 OAK LEAF DR
STE 109
SILVER SPRING, MD
ZIP 20901
Phone: (301) 593-4222
Fax: (301) 681-4699

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About MELVIN J STERN MD PA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Melvin J Stern Md Pa, a provider established in Silver Spring, Maryland operating as a Psychiatry & Neurology, focusing in psychiatry . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1245246008 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2084P0800X with license number D0003782 (MD). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. The organization operates as a Single Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Melvin J Stern Md (President)

NPI
1245246008
Provider Name
MELVIN J STERN MD PA
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
11215 OAK LEAF DR STE 109 SILVER SPRING, MD 20901
Location Phone
(301) 593-4222
Location Fax
(301) 681-4699
Mailing Address
11215 OAK LEAF DR STE 109 SILVER SPRING, MD 20901
Mailing Phone
(301) 593-4222
Mailing Fax
(301) 681-4699
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
08-01-2006
Last Update Date
08-22-2020
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A psychiatrist like Melvin J Stern Md Pa 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

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Psychiatry & Neurology Psychiatry

Taxonomy Code
2084P0800X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
D0003782
License State
MD
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.

Group Taxonomy 193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

This provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.

Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

MELVIN J STERN MD

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(301) 593-4222

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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 1245246008, we treat the final digit (8) 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 52. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 52 = 8).

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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
8
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

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.

1 → 2 4 → 8 2 → 4 6 → 12 → 3 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 2 + 8 + 5 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 0 + 0 + 24 = 52

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 52 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 52 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1245246008.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Psychologist
11215 OAK LEAF DR, SUITE 108
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901
Social Worker (Clinical)
11215 OAK LEAF DR, SUITE 109
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901
Psychologist
11215 OAK LEAF DR, SUITE 108
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901
Psychologist (Clinical)
11215 OAK LEAF DR, SUITE 109
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901
Psychologist (Clinical)
11215 OAK LEAF DR, SUITE 108
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901
Psychologist
11215 OAK LEAF DR, SUITE 108
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901
Psychologist
11215 OAK LEAF DR, SUITE 108
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901
Psychologist (Clinical)
11215 OAK LEAF DR, SUITE 108
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
11215 OAK LEAF DR, SUITE 108
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901
Social Worker (Clinical)
11215 OAK LEAF DR, SUITE 108
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901
Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
11215 OAK LEAF DR, SUITE 108
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901
Psychologist (Clinical)
11215 OAK LEAF DR, SUITE 108
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901
Social Worker (Clinical)
11215 OAK LEAF DR, SUITE 108
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901
Acupuncturist
11215 OAK LEAF DR, SUITE 1813
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901
Home Health
11215 OAK LEAF DR, STE 1519
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901
Home Health Aide
11215 OAK LEAF DR, 14167 APT 104
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901
Home Health Aide
11215 OAK LEAF DR
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901
Home Health Aide
11215 OAK LEAF DR
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
11215 OAK LEAF DR, APT 1519
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901
Technician, Other (EEG)
11215 OAK LEAF DR, SUITE 706
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1245246008, enumerated as an "organization" on August 01, 2006.

The provider is located at 11215 OAK LEAF DR STE 109 SILVER SPRING, MD 20901 and the phone number is (301) 593-4222.

Psychiatry & Neurology with taxonomy code 2084P0800X and a focus in Psychiatry.