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KARLA SCHERF
NPI 1689940298
Social Worker - Clinical in Aurora, IL

Active since March 28, 2012Opted out of Medicare · through Feb 24, 2028
1230 NORTH HIGHLAND AVENUE, AURORA, IL 60506(773) 905-3715 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 28, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Karla Scherf NPPES

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

KARLA SCHERF (NPI 1689940298) is an individual clinical provider in Aurora, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (149015038) and active in the NPI registry since March 2012. She has opted out of Medicare through February 24, 2028.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689940298
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameKARLA SCHERF
Location Address1230 NORTH HIGHLAND AVENUEAurora, IL 60506
Mailing Address1361 North Highland AvenueAurora, IL 60506 · (773) 905-3715
Phone(773) 905-3715
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2012
✔ NPI 1689940298 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 149015038
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
1230 NORTH HIGHLAND AVENUE, Aurora, IL 60506
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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

Karla Scherf 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 February 24, 2024 through February 24, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateFebruary 24, 2024
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughFebruary 24, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

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 Karla Scherf's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karla Scherf is 1689940298. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2012.

Where is Karla Scherf located?

Karla Scherf practices at 1230 North Highland Avenue, Aurora, IL 60506. The listed phone number is (773) 905-3715.

What is Karla Scherf's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Karla Scherf enrolled in Medicare?

No. Karla Scherf has opted out of Medicare through February 24, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karla Scherf was last updated on March 28, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 years 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.