Individual provider

Saba Afzal, MD

Psychiatry Physician Medicare enrolled

Saba Afzal, MD is a Psychiatry Physician in Newark, NJ, registered under NPI 1508265620. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 183 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE RUTGERS BHSB, Newark, NJ 07101. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
25MA10419900 NJ Psychiatry Physician primary

This provider holds licence 25MA10419900 issued in NJ. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Psychiatry
PAC ID
6800134685
Enrollment ID
I20190221001038

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
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Psychiatry & Neurology Psychiatry

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.

NPI1508265620 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateAug 14, 2014
Last updatedFeb 4, 2019
StatusActive
Sole proprietorYes
GenderFemale
CredentialMD
Practice address 183 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE
RUTGERS BHSB
Newark, NJ 07101
(917) 374-5093
Mailing address 54 EDGEBROOK EST APT 12
Buffalo, NY 14227
The last update on file is Feb 4, 2019. Providers are only required to update NPPES when their information changes, so an older date does not necessarily mean the details are wrong — but it is worth a quick call before you travel.

Number check

1508265620 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 0 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
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 5 0 8 2 6 5 6 2
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 5 0 8 4 6 1 6 4

Sum = 60 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 0 · actual last digit = 0

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.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1508265620?
NPI 1508265620 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Saba Afzal, MD in Newark, NJ. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Psychiatry cover?
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…
How do I contact Saba Afzal, MD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (917) 374-5093, last updated Feb 4, 2019. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Saba Afzal, MD accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1508265620 a valid number?
Yes. 1508265620 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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