JOEL BERSHOK LICSW
NPI 1497891311
Counselor - Mental Health in Saint Cloud, MN

NPI Status: Active since January 29, 2007

Contact Information

14 7TH AVE N STE 131
SAINT CLOUD, MN
ZIP 56303
Phone: (320) 460-1664

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Counselor
  • Mental Health
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About JOEL BERSHOK

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Joel Bershok, a provider established in Saint Cloud, Minnesota with a medical specialization in Counselor, focusing in mental health . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1497891311 assigned on January 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 101YM0800X with license number 25112 (MN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI
1497891311
Provider Name
JOEL BERSHOK LICSW
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
14 7TH AVE N STE 131 SAINT CLOUD, MN 56303
Location Phone
(320) 460-1664
Mailing Address
3063 12TH AVE N SARTELL, MN 56377
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
01-29-2007
Last Update Date
07-06-2023
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A mental health counselor like Joel Bershok 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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Secondary Locations

  • 1406 6th Ave N
    Saint Cloud, MN 56303
    (320) 251-2700

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.
25112
License State
MN

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Sanford Individual Simplicity $1,750 - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity $10,600 - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity $3,500 - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity $4,750 - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity $6,500 - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity $7,200 HSA Qualified - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $2,000 - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $6,000 - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $7,500 - PPO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Joel Bershok 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 for crisis, each additional 30 minutes

Psychotherapy for crisis is a therapeutic service focused on helping individuals navigate through immediate crises. Each additional 30-minute session provides more time to explore emotions, thoughts, and behaviors related to the crisis, and develop coping strategies.

This service was performed 13 times for 12 patients

Psychotherapy for crisis, first hour

Psychotherapy for crisis is a supportive service provided during times of intense distress. In the first hour, the therapist will help you express your feelings, understand the crisis better, and work on immediate coping strategies. This is aimed at reducing stress and promoting emotional well-being.

This service was performed 67 times for 53 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 1497891311, we treat the final digit (1) 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 69. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 69 = 1).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
1
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 9 → 18 → 9 8 → 16 → 7 1 → 2 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 1 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 24 = 69

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

The next multiple of ten after 69 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 69 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1497891311.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Clinic/Center (Adult Mental Health)
14 7TH AVE N STE 131
SAINT CLOUD, MN 56303

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1497891311, enumerated as an "individual" on January 29, 2007.

The provider is located at 14 7TH AVE N STE 131 SAINT CLOUD, MN 56303 and the phone number is (320) 460-1664.

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

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Sanford Health Plan. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.