MERLIN R. MATHER D.MIN., LCPC
NPI 1891718540
Counselor - Pastoral in Normal, IL

NPI Status: Active since July 25, 2006

Contact Information

403 W VIRGINIA AVE
NORMAL, IL
ZIP 61761
Phone: (309) 268-2910
Fax: (309) 268-2913

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Counselor
  • Pastoral

About MERLIN MATHER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Merlin Mather, a provider established in Normal, Illinois with a medical specialization in Counselor, focusing in pastoral . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1891718540 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 101YP1600X. The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI
1891718540
Provider Name
MERLIN R. MATHER D.MIN., LCPC
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
403 W VIRGINIA AVE NORMAL, IL 61761
Location Phone
(309) 268-2910
Location Fax
(309) 268-2913
Mailing Address
PO BOX 2451 BLOOMINGTON, IL 61702
Mailing Phone
(309) 268-2172
Mailing Fax
(309) 268-2913
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-25-2006
Last Update Date
09-11-2025
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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

Counselor Pastoral

Taxonomy Code
101YP1600X
Type
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
License State
IL

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1101YP2500XBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Counselor
Professional

(IL)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
05732028OTHER (01)BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

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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 1891718540, we treat the final digit (0) 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 70. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 70 = 0).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
0
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 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 8 → 16 → 7 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 5 + 8 + 24 = 70

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

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

70 - 70 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1891718540.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 13 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Psychologist (Clinical)
403 W VIRGINIA AVE
NORMAL, IL 61761
Psychologist (Clinical)
403 W VIRGINIA AVE
NORMAL, IL 61761
Social Worker (Clinical)
403 W VIRGINIA AVE
NORMAL, IL 61761
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
403 W VIRGINIA AVE
NORMAL, IL 61761
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
403 W VIRGINIA AVE
NORMAL, IL 61761
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
403 W VIRGINIA AVE
NORMAL, IL 61761
Counselor (Mental Health)
403 W VIRGINIA AVE
NORMAL, IL 61761
Social Worker (Clinical)
403 W VIRGINIA AVE
NORMAL, IL 61761
Psychologist (Clinical)
403 W VIRGINIA AVE
NORMAL, IL 61761
Psychologist (Clinical)
403 W VIRGINIA AVE
NORMAL, IL 61761
Marriage & Family Therapist
403 W VIRGINIA AVE
NORMAL, IL 61761
Counselor (Pastoral)
403 W VIRGINIA AVE
NORMAL, IL 61761
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
403 W VIRGINIA AVE
NORMAL, IL 61761

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1891718540, enumerated as an "individual" on July 25, 2006.

The provider is located at 403 W VIRGINIA AVE NORMAL, IL 61761 and the phone number is (309) 268-2910.

Counselor with taxonomy code 101YP1600X and a focus in Pastoral.

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