MR. MARK ROBERT SCHAEFER M.A
NPI 1609987569
Rehabilitation Counselor in Tacoma, WA

NPI Status: Active since August 31, 2006

Contact Information

VA PUGET SOUND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
9600 VETERANS DRIVE
TACOMA, WA
ZIP 98493
Phone: (253) 583-1705
Fax: (253) 589-4042

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Rehabilitation Counselor

About MARK SCHAEFER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Mark Schaefer, a provider established in Tacoma, Washington with a medical specialization in Rehabilitation Counselor. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1609987569 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 225C00000X. The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.

NPI
1609987569
Provider Name
MR. MARK ROBERT SCHAEFER M.A
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
VA PUGET SOUND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 9600 VETERANS DRIVE TACOMA, WA 98493
Location Phone
(253) 583-1705
Location Fax
(253) 589-4042
Mailing Address
VA PUGET SOUND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 9600 VETERANS DRIVE TACOMA, WA 98493
Mailing Phone
(253) 583-1705
Mailing Fax
(253) 589-4042
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-31-2006
Last Update Date
03-18-2015
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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

Rehabilitation Counselor

Taxonomy Code
225C00000X
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Taxonomy Description
An individual trained and educated in a systematic process of assisting persons with physical, mental, developmental, cognitive, and emotional disabilities to achieve their personal, career, and independent living goals assessment and appraisal, diagnosis and treatment planning, career (vocational) counseling, individual and group counseling interventions for adjustments to the medical and psychosocial impact of disability, case management, program evaluation and research, job analysis and placement counseling, and consultation on rehabilitation resources and technology. Certification generally requires a Master's degree with specialized courses in rehabilitation processes and technology.

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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 1609987569, we treat the final digit (9) 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 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 9).

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
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
9
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 0 → 0 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 0 + 9 + 1 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 71

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

The next multiple of ten after 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 71 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1609987569.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 11 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
VA PUGET SOUND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
TACOMA, WA 98493
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
VA PUGET SOUND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, AMERICAN LAKE DIV
TACOMA, WA 98493
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
VA PUGET SOUND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, AMERICAN LAKE DIVISION
TACOMA, WA 98493
Optometrist (Low Vision Rehabilitation)
VA PUGET SOUND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, BLIND REHAB CENTER (A-112-BRC)
TACOMA, WA 98493
Psychologist (Clinical)
VA PUGET SOUND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, AMERICAN LAKE DIV. (A-116-R)
TACOMA, WA 98493
Occupational Therapist
VA PUGET SOUND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, 9600 VETERANS DRIVE
TACOMA, WA 98493
Physician Assistant
VA PUGET SOUND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
TACOMA, WA 98493
Psychologist (Clinical)
VA PUGET SOUND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, AMERICAN LAKE DIVISION
TACOMA, WA 98493
Recreation Therapist
VA PUGET SOUND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, 9600 VETERANS DRIVE
TACOMA, WA 98493
Social Worker (Clinical)
VA PUGET SOUND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, 9600 VETERANS DRIVE
TACOMA, WA 98493
Rehabilitation Practitioner
VA PUGET SOUND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, 9600 VETERANS DRIVE SOUTHWEST
TACOMA, WA 98493

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1609987569, enumerated as an "individual" on August 31, 2006.

The provider is located at VA PUGET SOUND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 9600 VETERANS DRIVE TACOMA, WA 98493 and the phone number is (253) 583-1705.

Rehabilitation Counselor with taxonomy code 225C00000X.