Sophie Ems, MD
Sophie Ems, MD is a Psychiatry Physician in Akron, OH, registered under NPI 1003493511.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Akron, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Aug 29, 2026. Parking is available about 0.45 mi away at Lot 15. The nearest transit stop is 0.38 mi away. A pharmacy sits 0.23 mi from the entrance (CVS Pharmacy), which helps if you leave with a prescription. If you arrive early, there is a coffee shop 0.26 mi away.
Getting here and what is nearby
Transit 581 ft ~3 min
Transit 1,018 ft ~4 min
Restaurant McDonald's 1,016 ft ~4 min
578 East Market Street, Akron 44304-1660
Mo-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 06:00-23:00
Pharmacy CVS Pharmacy 0.23 mi ~5 min
Coffee Compass Coffee 0.26 mi ~6 min
647 East Market Street, 44304
Mo-Fr 07:00-16:30; Sa 08:00-14:00
Restaurant Pizza Hut 0.26 mi ~6 min
Gas station Circle K 0.29 mi ~6 min
Restaurant Burger King 0.31 mi ~7 min
671 East Market Street, Akron 44304-1668
Mo-Fr 06:30-20:00; Sa-Su 07:30-20:00
Transit 0.38 mi ~8 min
Gas station BP 0.39 mi ~8 min
Parking Lot 1 0.40 mi ~9 min
450 East Buchtel Avenue, Akron 44325
Gas station Speedway 0.42 mi ~9 min
Parking Lot 14 0.44 mi ~9 min
126 Fir Hill, Akron 44325
Parking Lot 15 0.45 mi ~10 min
382 East Buchtel Avenue, Akron 44325
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 35.151045 | OH | Psychiatry Physician primary |
This provider holds licence 35.151045 issued in OH. 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
- 2264948637
- Enrollment ID
- I20250722003518
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
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 | 1003493511 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Last updated | Jul 21, 2025 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| Gender | Female |
| Credential | MD |
| Practice address |
525 E MARKET ST Akron, OH 44304 (330) 379-5083 |
| Mailing address |
45 ARCH ST Akron, OH 44304 |
| Other names |
Sophie Farah 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 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
Sum = 59 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 1 · actual last digit = 1
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.