DR. VATSAL G. THAKKAR M.D.
NPI 1437361870
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Westport, CT

NPI Status: Active since May 06, 2007

Contact Information

1720 POST RD E
SUITE 223
WESTPORT, CT
ZIP 06880
Phone: (203) 220-6390
Fax: (203) 220-6384

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Psychiatry & Neurology
  • Psychiatry

About VATSAL THAKKAR

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Vatsal Thakkar, a provider established in Westport, Connecticut with a medical specialization in Psychiatry & Neurology, focusing in psychiatry . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1437361870 assigned on May 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2084P0800X with license number 49932 (CT). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.

NPI
1437361870
Provider Name
DR. VATSAL G. THAKKAR M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1720 POST RD E SUITE 223 WESTPORT, CT 06880
Location Phone
(203) 220-6390
Location Fax
(203) 220-6384
Mailing Address
1720 POST RD E SUITE 223 WESTPORT, CT 06880
Mailing Phone
(203) 220-6390
Mailing Fax
(203) 220-6384
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
05-06-2007
Last Update Date
03-30-2016
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A psychiatrist like Vatsal Thakkar 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.
49932
License State
CT
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.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
12084P0800XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatry & Neurology
Psychiatry

60-238210 (NY)
22084S0012XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatry & Neurology
Sleep Medicine

49932 (CT)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
H60491MEDICARE UPIN (02) 

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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 1437361870, we treat the final digit (0) 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 70. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 70 = 0).

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
4
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
0
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 3 → 6 3 → 6 1 → 2 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 6 + 7 + 6 + 6 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 70

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

The next multiple of ten after 70 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 70 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1437361870.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 6 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

In Home Supportive Care
1720 POST RD E, SUITE 213
WESTPORT, CT 06880
Psychologist (Cognitive & Behavioral)
1720 POST RD E, SUITE 223
WESTPORT, CT 06880
Counselor (Professional)
1720 POST RD E, SUITE 123
WESTPORT, CT 06880
Psychologist
1720 POST RD E, SUITE 223
WESTPORT, CT 06880
Social Worker (Clinical)
1720 POST RD E, SUITE 123
WESTPORT, CT 06880
Psychologist
1720 POST RD E, SUITE 223
WESTPORT, CT 06880

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1437361870, enumerated as an "individual" on May 06, 2007.

The provider is located at 1720 POST RD E SUITE 223 WESTPORT, CT 06880 and the phone number is (203) 220-6390.

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.