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DR. WENDY CHARNESS PHD
NPI 1639218043
Psychologist - Clinical in Chicago, IL

Active since February 05, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through Oct 12, 2026
1820 W WEBSTER AVE STE 200, CHICAGO, IL 60614(312) 458-9892 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Wendy Charness Phd NPPES

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

DR. WENDY CHARNESS PHD (NPI 1639218043) is an individual clinical provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (071-006316) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. She has opted out of Medicare through October 12, 2026 and remains eligible to order and refer and maintains a secondary practice location in Northbrook.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639218043
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy103TC0700X
Provider Legal NameDR. WENDY CHARNESSCredential: PHD
Location Address1820 W WEBSTER AVE STE 200Chicago, IL 60614-2934
Mailing Address1820 W Webster Ave Ste 200Chicago, IL 60614-2934 · (312) 458-9892
Phone(312) 458-9892
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 5, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 23, 2025
✔ NPI 1639218043 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103TC0700X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 071-006316
Definition
A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.
1820 W WEBSTER AVE STE 200, Chicago, IL 60614
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1601 Skokie Blvd Ste 207Northbrook, IL 60062-2818 · Phone (312) 458-9892 ext. 1

Other Identifiers 1

Other1518118934IL · Unsure

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Wendy Charness Phd has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from October 12, 2016 through October 12, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateOctober 12, 2016
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughOctober 12, 2026Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60614 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$183.39 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $45.84 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CD THERAPY PARTNERS PLLC
Psychologist
1820 W WEBSTER AVE STE 200
CHICAGO, IL 60614
Cook County (312) 458-9892
MICHAEL VINCENT RANGEL LSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1820 W WEBSTER AVE STE 200
CHICAGO, IL 60614
Cook County (312) 801-0864
BUCKTOWN THERAPY
Community/Behavioral Health
1820 W WEBSTER AVE STE 200
CHICAGO, IL 60614
Cook County (630) 733-8595

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 Wendy Charness's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wendy Charness is 1639218043. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 5, 2007.

Where is Wendy Charness located?

Wendy Charness practices at 1820 W Webster Ave Ste 200, Chicago, IL 60614. The listed phone number is (312) 458-9892.

What is Wendy Charness's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 103TC0700X.

Is Wendy Charness enrolled in Medicare?

No. Wendy Charness has opted out of Medicare through October 12, 2026. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wendy Charness was last updated on July 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.