TARA JOAN COUNTS PA-C
NPI 1598307258
Physician Assistant in Chicago, IL

NPI Status: Active since October 15, 2019

Contact Information

225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL
ZIP 60611
Phone: (312) 227-6190

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Physician Assistant

About TARA COUNTS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Tara Counts, a primary care provider established in Chicago, Illinois with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1598307258 assigned on October 2019. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363A00000X with license number 085.007317 (IL). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.

NPI
1598307258
Provider Name
TARA JOAN COUNTS PA-C
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
225 E CHICAGO AVE CHICAGO, IL 60611
Location Phone
(312) 227-6190
Mailing Address
225 E CHICAGO AVE CHICAGO, IL 60611
Mailing Phone
(312) 227-6190
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-15-2019
Last Update Date
11-07-2022
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Tara Counts sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .

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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

Physician Assistant

Taxonomy Code
363A00000X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
085.007317
License State
IL
Taxonomy Description
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

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.

Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope

A diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope is a non-invasive procedure. A small, flexible tube with a light and camera at the end, called an endoscope, is inserted into the nose. This allows the doctor to view the nasal passages and sinuses, helping to identify any issues.

This service was performed 19 times for 18 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

This service was performed 13 times for 13 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 1598307258, 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 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
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 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 9 → 18 → 9 3 → 6 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 8 + 6 + 0 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 62

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

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1598307258.

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

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Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
225 E CHICAGO AVE
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Pediatrics
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CHICAGO, IL 60611
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
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CHICAGO, IL 60611
General Acute Care Hospital (Children)
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Chronic Disease Hospital (Children)
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Orthotist
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Pediatrics
225 E CHICAGO AVE, OUTREACH PHYSICIAN SERVICES
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
225 E CHICAGO AVE, BOX 152
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
225 E CHICAGO AVE, BOX 63
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Pediatrics
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CHICAGO, IL 60611
Occupational Therapist (Pediatrics)
225 E CHICAGO AVE, BOX 142
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Pediatrics
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Pediatrics
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
General Acute Care Hospital (Children)
225 E CHICAGO AVE, BOX 44
CHICAGO, IL 60611
General Acute Care Hospital (Children)
225 E CHICAGO AVE, BOX 44
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Psychologist (Clinical)
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Social Worker (Clinical)
225 E CHICAGO AVE, BOX 10
CHICAGO, IL 60611

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1598307258, enumerated as an "individual" on October 15, 2019.

The provider is located at 225 E CHICAGO AVE CHICAGO, IL 60611 and the phone number is (312) 227-6190.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.