DR. ROBERT I POLAKOFF MD
NPI 1821218256
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Seattle, WA

NPI Status: Active since April 26, 2007

Contact Information

1932 1ST AVE
SUITE 604
SEATTLE, WA
ZIP 98101
Phone: (206) 443-9379

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Psychiatry & Neurology
  • Psychiatry
  • Accepts Insurance

About ROBERT POLAKOFF

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Robert Polakoff, a provider established in Seattle, Washington with a medical specialization in Psychiatry & Neurology, focusing in psychiatry . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1821218256 assigned on April 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2084P0800X with license number MD00034051 (WA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI
1821218256
Provider Name
DR. ROBERT I POLAKOFF MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1932 1ST AVE SUITE 604 SEATTLE, WA 98101
Location Phone
(206) 443-9379
Mailing Address
1932 1ST AVE SUITE 604 SEATTLE, WA 98101
Mailing Phone
(206) 443-9379
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
04-26-2007
Last Update Date
03-07-2023
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A psychiatrist like Robert Polakoff 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.
MD00034051
License State
WA
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

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Premera Blue Cross Alaska One Gold - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 5800 HSA - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 6350 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Gold 1500 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Silver 4500 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Bronze II - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Gold - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Silver - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Family Dental - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Pediatric Dental - PPO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

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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 1821218256, we treat the final digit (6) 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 54. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 54 = 6).

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
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
6
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 2 → 4 2 → 4 8 → 16 → 7 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 54

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

The next multiple of ten after 54 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 54 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1821218256.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Counselor (Mental Health)
1932 1ST AVE, STE 604
SEATTLE, WA 98101
Psychoanalyst
1932 1ST AVE, SUITE 600A
SEATTLE, WA 98101
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1932 1ST AVE, STE 604
SEATTLE, WA 98101

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1821218256, enumerated as an "individual" on April 26, 2007.

The provider is located at 1932 1ST AVE SUITE 604 SEATTLE, WA 98101 and the phone number is (206) 443-9379.

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

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.