DR. WILLIAM JOEL KAFIN MD
NPI 1568522142
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Skokie, IL
NPI Status: Active since December 12, 2006
Contact Information
9700 KENTON AVE
STE. 302
SKOKIE, IL
ZIP 60076
Phone: (847) 679-1210
Fax: (847) 674-2096
- Individual
- Male
- Psychiatry & Neurology
- Psychiatry
About WILLIAM KAFIN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for William Kafin, a provider established in Skokie, Illinois with a medical specialization in Psychiatry & Neurology, focusing in psychiatry . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1568522142 assigned on December 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2084P0800X. The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1568522142
- Provider Name
- DR. WILLIAM JOEL KAFIN MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 9700 KENTON AVE STE. 302 SKOKIE, IL 60076
- Location Phone
- (847) 679-1210
- Location Fax
- (847) 674-2096
- Mailing Address
- 9700 KENTON AVE STE. 302 SKOKIE, IL 60076
- Mailing Phone
- (847) 679-1210
- Mailing Fax
- (847) 674-2096
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 12-12-2006
- Last Update Date
- 07-08-2007
- Code Navigator
A psychiatrist like William Kafin 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 State
- IL
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0031600074 | OTHER (01) | IL | BLUE SHIELD |
| 209768 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | ||
| C45442 | MEDICARE 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 1568522142, we treat the final digit (2) 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 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).
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 58 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 1568522142, enumerated as an "individual" on December 12, 2006.
The provider is located at 9700 KENTON AVE STE. 302 SKOKIE, IL 60076 and the phone number is (847) 679-1210.
Psychiatry & Neurology with taxonomy code 2084P0800X and a focus in Psychiatry.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
