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THE NEUROLOGY CENTER
NPI 1598737751
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Silver Spring, MD

Active since February 02, 2006
8555 16TH ST, SUITE 310, SILVER SPRING, MD 20910(301) 562-7200(301) 565-6771 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 1, 2022, Aug 24, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About The Neurology Center NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

THE NEUROLOGY CENTER (NPI 1598737751) is a healthcare organization registered as a neurology in Silver Spring, Maryland and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. The organization lists Wendy Van Fossen, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598737751
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Legal Business NameTHE NEUROLOGY CENTER
Location Address8555 16TH ST, SUITE 310Silver Spring, MD 20910-2816
Mailing Address8555 16th St, Suite 310Silver Spring, MD 20910-2816 · (301) 562-7200 · Fax (301) 565-6771
Phone(301) 562-7200
Fax(301) 565-6771
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialWendy Van FossenCeo · (301) 562-7200
Enumeration DateFebruary 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 2, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 2, 2025
✔ NPI 1598737751 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
Also ListedClinic/Center · Sleep Disorder DiagnosticTaxonomy 261QS1200X
8555 16TH ST, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

The Neurology Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

27

Medicare enrollment records show 27 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to The Neurology Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 27 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 4

Neurology17
Clinical Psychologist5
Sleep Medicine3
Nurse Practitioner2

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 27
Elizabeth Bankert, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1992014187
10750 COLUMBIA PIKE STE 600
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 562-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.0 mi
Kenneth Eckmann, MD
Neurology
NPI 1982676201
10750 COLUMBIA PIKE STE 600
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 562-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.0 mi
Jessica Stillman, PSY.D.
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1053975797
10750 COLUMBIA PIKE STE 600
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 562-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.0 mi
Eric Jeffries, MD
Neurology
NPI 1790757045
2730 UNIVERSITY BLVD W SUITE 410
Wheaton, MD 20902
(301) 562-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.2 mi
Mitra Haeri, MD
Neurology
NPI 1356846315
5454 WISCONSIN AVE STE 1720
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 562-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.6 mi
Carrie Roper, PSY.D.
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1275101826
5454 WISCONSIN AVE STE 1720
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 562-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.6 mi
Taryn Fortune, M.D.
Neurology
NPI 1659572089
5454 WISCONSIN AVE SUITE 1720
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 562-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.6 mi
Melissa Carswell, PSY.D.
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1013101062
5454 WISCONSIN AVENUE SUITE 1720
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 562-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.6 mi
Nabil Altememi, M.D.
Sleep Medicine
NPI 1699096529
5454 WISCONSIN AVE SUITE 1720
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 562-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.6 mi
Neal Kurzrok, MD
Neurology
NPI 1306818661
1160 VARNUM ST NE SUITE 204
Washington, DC 20017
(301) 562-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.3 mi
David Moore, MD
Neurology
NPI 1598737413
1160 VARNUM ST NE SUITE 204
Washington, DC 20017
(301) 562-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.3 mi
Stephanie Stark, DO
Neurology
NPI 1497332399
106 IRVING ST NW STE 321
Washington, DC 20010
(301) 562-7200
✔ PECOS4.8 mi
Kalpana Hari Hall, MD
Sleep Medicine
NPI 1366414609
2141 K ST NW SUITE 503
Washington, DC 20037
(301) 562-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.5 mi
Danish Ghazali, MD
Neurology
NPI 1285196378
2021 K ST NW STE 210
Washington, DC 20006
(301) 562-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.8 mi
Rhanni Herzfeld, MD
Neurology
NPI 1245202589
2021 K ST NW STE 210
Washington, DC 20006
(301) 562-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.8 mi
Shawn Nelson Schmitt, PH.D.
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1184071375
2021 K ST NW STE 210
Washington, DC 20006
(301) 562-6200
✔ PECOS6.8 mi
Lynda Nwabuobi
Neurology
NPI 1508276957
2021 K ST NW STE 210
Washington, DC 20006
(301) 562-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.8 mi
Alayna Sizemore, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1144943119
1201 SEVEN LOCKS RD STE 100
Rockville, MD 20854
(301) 562-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.2 mi
Sarah Pulaski, PSYD
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1891287223
1201 SEVEN LOCKS RD STE 101
Rockville, MD 20854
(301) 562-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.2 mi
Pamela Howard, MD
Sleep Medicine
NPI 1982726493
1201 SEVEN LOCKS RD STE 101
Rockville, MD 20854
(301) 562-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.2 mi
See all 27 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is The Neurology Center's NPI number?

The NPI number for The Neurology Center is 1598737751. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 2, 2006.

Where is The Neurology Center located?

The Neurology Center is located at 8555 16th St Suite 310, Silver Spring, MD 20910. The listed phone number is (301) 562-7200.

What is The Neurology Center's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is The Neurology Center enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. The Neurology Center is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through The Neurology Center?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 27 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to The Neurology Center. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Neurology (17), Clinical Psychologist (5) and Sleep Medicine (3). Of these, 27 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for The Neurology Center was last updated on May 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.