FERNANDO TAVERAS, MD PC
NPI 1659578839
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in New York, NY

NPI Status: Active since June 29, 2007

Contact Information

629 W 185TH ST
SUITE 3
NEW YORK, NY
ZIP 10033
Phone: (212) 928-3900
Fax: (212) 740-1731

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About FERNANDO TAVERAS, MD PC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Fernando Taveras, Md Pc, a provider established in New York, New York operating as a Psychiatry & Neurology, focusing in psychiatry . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1659578839 assigned on June 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2084P0800X with license number 213401-01 (NY). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated February 2026. The organization operates as a Single Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Fernando T Taveras Md (Psychiatry)

NPI
1659578839
Provider Name
FERNANDO TAVERAS, MD PC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
629 W 185TH ST SUITE 3 NEW YORK, NY 10033
Location Phone
(212) 928-3900
Location Fax
(212) 740-1731
Mailing Address
629 W 185TH ST STE 301 NEW YORK, NY 10033
Mailing Phone
(212) 543-3500
Mailing Fax
(212) 740-1731
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
06-29-2007
Last Update Date
02-13-2026
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A psychiatrist like Fernando Taveras, Md Pc 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 No.
213401-01
License State
NY
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.

Group Taxonomy 193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

This provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

DR. FERNANDO T TAVERAS MD

Authorized Official Title
PSYCHIATRY
Authorized Official Phone
(212) 928-3900

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1076790OTHER (01)NYAFFINITY HEALTH ID
213401-01OTHER (01)NYMEDICAL LICENSE NUMBER
21340101OTHER (01)NYNEIGHBORHOOD PROVIDER ID
01978243MEDICAID (05)NY 
98P5411OTHER (01)NYNY PRESBYTARIAN HEALTH ID
03331968MEDICAID (05)NY 
213401-A26OTHER (01)NYHEALTH FIRST PROVIDER ID
0000213401-01OTHER (01)NYCOMMUNITY PREMIER PLUS ID
N376961OTHER (01)NYWELLCARE PROVIDER ID

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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 1659578839, 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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
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 5 → 10 → 1 5 → 10 → 1 8 → 16 → 7 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 9 + 1 + 0 + 7 + 1 + 6 + 8 + 6 + 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 1659578839.

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Pharmacist
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Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
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Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
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Physician Assistant (Medical)
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Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
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NEW YORK, NY 10033
Specialist
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Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
629 W 185TH ST
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Clinic/Center (Physical Therapy)
629 W 185TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10033
Dentist (General Practice)
629 W 185TH ST, 4TH FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10033
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
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Counselor (Mental Health)
629 W 185TH ST, 3RD FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10033
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies (Customized Equipment)
629 W 185TH ST, 4TH FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10033
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
629 W 185TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10033
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NEW YORK, NY 10033
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1659578839, enumerated as an "organization" on June 29, 2007.

The provider is located at 629 W 185TH ST SUITE 3 NEW YORK, NY 10033 and the phone number is (212) 928-3900.

Psychiatry & Neurology with taxonomy code 2084P0800X and a focus in Psychiatry.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid and Wellcare. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.