EDWARD LEE BALABAN MD
NPI 1891802666
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Springfield, MA

NPI Status: Active since August 25, 2006

Contact Information

1175 DICKINSON ST
SPRINGFIELD, MA
ZIP 01108
Phone: (413) 244-8033

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Psychiatry & Neurology
  • Psychiatry

About EDWARD BALABAN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Edward Balaban, a provider established in Springfield, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Psychiatry & Neurology, focusing in psychiatry . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1891802666 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2084P0800X with license number 159928 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.

NPI
1891802666
Provider Name
EDWARD LEE BALABAN MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1175 DICKINSON ST SPRINGFIELD, MA 01108
Location Phone
(413) 244-8033
Mailing Address
1175 DICKINSON ST SPRINGFIELD, MA 01108
Mailing Phone
(413) 244-8033
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
08-25-2006
Last Update Date
06-10-2014
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A psychiatrist like Edward Balaban 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.
159928
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.

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)
12084P0800XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatry & Neurology
Psychiatry

028942 (CT)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
RA9437MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)NYMEDICARE B - UPSTATE NY
E17077MEDICARE 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 1891802666, 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 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
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 9 → 18 → 9 8 → 16 → 7 2 → 4 6 → 12 → 3

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 + 6 + 0 + 4 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 64

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

The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 64 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1891802666.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1891802666, enumerated as an "individual" on August 25, 2006.

The provider is located at 1175 DICKINSON ST SPRINGFIELD, MA 01108 and the phone number is (413) 244-8033.

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.