DR. JOSEPH ELIAS SCHWARTZ MD
NPI 1679546659
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Wellesley Hills, MA

NPI Status: Active since February 09, 2006

Contact Information

422 WORCESTER ST
STE 204
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
ZIP 02481
Phone: (781) 416-2774
Fax: (781) 416-2773

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Psychiatry & Neurology
  • Psychiatry

About JOSEPH SCHWARTZ

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Joseph Schwartz, a provider established in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Psychiatry & Neurology, focusing in psychiatry . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1679546659 assigned on February 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2084P0800X with license number 32207 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1679546659
Provider Name
DR. JOSEPH ELIAS SCHWARTZ MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
422 WORCESTER ST STE 204 WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481
Location Phone
(781) 416-2774
Location Fax
(781) 416-2773
Mailing Address
PO BOX 9142 MASS GENERAL PHYSICIAN ORGANIZATION CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129
Mailing Phone
(617) 724-0287
Mailing Fax
(781) 416-2773
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
02-09-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A psychiatrist like Joseph Schwartz 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

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Classification

Psychiatry & Neurology Psychiatry

Taxonomy Code
2084P0800X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
32207
License State
MA
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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
C04539MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)MA 
B73479MEDICARE UPIN (02) 

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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 1679546659, 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 61. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 61 = 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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
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 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1 6 → 12 → 3 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 9 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 61

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

The next multiple of ten after 61 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 61 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1679546659.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 16 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Pediatrics
422 WORCESTER ST, SUITE 103-105
WELLESLEY, MA 02481
Internal Medicine
422 WORCESTER ST, SUITE 105
WELLESLEY, MA 02481
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
422 WORCESTER ST, SUITE 301
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481
Dentist (General Practice)
422 WORCESTER ST, SUITE 102
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481
Specialist
422 WORCESTER ST, SUITE 303
WELLESLEY, MA 02481
Dentist
422 WORCESTER ST, SUITE 102
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481
Dietitian, Registered
422 WORCESTER ST, SUITE 103
WELLESLEY, MA 02481
Dentist
422 WORCESTER ST, SUITE 202
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481
Chiropractor
422 WORCESTER ST, SUITE 302
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481
Chiropractor
422 WORCESTER ST, SUITE 302
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481
Pediatrics
422 WORCESTER ST, SUITE 105
WELLESLEY, MA 02481
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
422 WORCESTER ST, SUITE 204
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481
Pediatrics
422 WORCESTER ST
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481
General Practice
422 WORCESTER ST, SUITE 105
WELLESLEY, MA 02481
Ophthalmology
422 WORCESTER ST
WELLESLEY, MA 02481
Internal Medicine
422 WORCESTER ST, #302
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1679546659, enumerated as an "individual" on February 09, 2006.

The provider is located at 422 WORCESTER ST STE 204 WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481 and the phone number is (781) 416-2774.

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

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