Jayaprabha Lafontaine, MD
Jayaprabha Lafontaine, MD is a Psychiatry Physician in Springfield, MO, registered under NPI 1003257833. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Springfield, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Sep 14, 2026. Parking is available about 812 ft away. The nearest transit stop is 753 ft away.
Getting here and what is nearby
Parking 101 ft ~1 min
Transit 462 ft ~2 min
Parking 555 ft ~3 min
Transit 734 ft ~3 min
Transit 753 ft ~3 min
Parking 812 ft ~4 min
Hotel Arbor Suites/ Medical Mile 0.21 mi ~5 min
1260 East Independence Street, Springfield 65804
Restaurant Neighbor's Mill Bakery & Cafe 0.26 mi ~6 min
Restaurant Jimmy John's 0.31 mi ~7 min
Gas station Shell 0.32 mi ~7 min
Hotel Extended Stay America - Springfield - South 0.34 mi ~7 min
Hotel Residence Inn Springfield 0.35 mi ~7 min
Restaurant McDonald's 0.43 mi ~9 min
1221 East Kingsley, Springfield 65807
Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 07:00-21:00
Convenience Kum & Go 0.47 mi ~10 min
Gas station Kum & Go 0.48 mi ~10 min
Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| 2018041326 | MO | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician |
| 2018041326 | MO | Psychiatry Physician primary |
This provider holds licence 2018041326 issued in MO. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
- Status
- Approved
- Provider type
- Practitioner - Psychiatry
- PAC ID
- 8729325287
- Enrollment ID
- I20190123000678
Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Psychiatry. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.
What Psychiatry covers
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. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 2084P0800X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2084P0804X | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Child & Adolescent Psychiatry | 2018041326 | MO | |
| 2084P0800X | Psychiatry Physician Psychiatry | 2018041326 | MO | primary |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1003257833 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Last updated | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| Gender | Female |
| Credential | MD |
| Practice address |
1300 E BRADFORD PKWY BLDG A Springfield, MO 65804 (417) 761-5000 Fax (417) 761-5011 |
| Mailing address |
PO BOX 844715 Kansas City, MO 64184 |
| Other names |
Jayaprabha Nair Former Legal Business Name |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 6 |
Sum = 57 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 3 · actual last digit = 3
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.