POLINA CHERNYAK LCSW
NPI 1356433205
Counselor - Mental Health in San Francisco, CA

NPI Status: Active since September 29, 2006

Contact Information

2534 JUDAH ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
ZIP 94122
Phone: (415) 449-2905
Fax: (415) 449-2901

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Counselor
  • Mental Health
  • PECOS Enrolled

About POLINA CHERNYAK

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Polina Chernyak, a provider established in San Francisco, California with a medical specialization in Counselor, focusing in mental health . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1356433205 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 101YM0800X with license number LCS22641 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.

NPI
1356433205
Provider Name
POLINA CHERNYAK LCSW
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2534 JUDAH ST SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122
Location Phone
(415) 449-2905
Location Fax
(415) 449-2901
Mailing Address
2190 31ST AVE SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94116
Mailing Phone
(415) 449-2905
Mailing Fax
(415) 449-2901
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-29-2006
Last Update Date
11-05-2016
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A mental health counselor like Polina Chernyak provides treatment to individuals, families, couples, and groups for mental and emotional health issues and relationship problems. Mental health counselors treat clients with a variety of conditions, including anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, stress, and suicidal impulses.

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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

Counselor Mental Health

Taxonomy Code
101YM0800X
Type
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
License No.
LCS22641
License State
CA

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
BW103YMEDICARE PIN (08)CA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Polina Chernyak is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging and Durable Medical Equipment (DME).

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Psychotherapy, 1 hour

Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.

This service was performed 315 times for 32 patients

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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 1356433205, we treat the final digit (5) 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 55. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 55 = 5).

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
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
5
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 5 → 10 → 1 4 → 8 3 → 6 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 1 + 0 + 6 + 8 + 3 + 6 + 2 + 0 + 24 = 55

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

The next multiple of ten after 55 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 55 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1356433205.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 9 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Counselor (Mental Health)
2534 JUDAH ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122
Counselor (Mental Health)
2534 JUDAH ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122
Social Worker (Clinical)
2534 JUDAH ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
2534 JUDAH ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122
Physical Therapist
2534 JUDAH ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122
Community Health Worker
2534 JUDAH ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122
Clinic/Center (Adult Day Care)
2534 JUDAH ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122
Community/Behavioral Health
2534 JUDAH ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122
Social Worker (Clinical)
2534 JUDAH ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1356433205, enumerated as an "individual" on September 29, 2006.

The provider is located at 2534 JUDAH ST SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122 and the phone number is (415) 449-2905.

Counselor with taxonomy code 101YM0800X and a focus in Mental Health.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.