KAREN Y. MECHANIC MD – NPI #1114067824
Psychiatry & Neurology

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.

KAREN MECHANIC is a psychiatry & neurologist located in PHILADELPHIA, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1114067824 to KAREN MECHANIC on February 08, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2084P0800X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Jan 14, 2022. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for KAREN MECHANIC below.

NPI Profile for
KAREN Y. MECHANIC

NPI Number
1114067824
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
KAREN Y. MECHANIC
Credentials
MD
Primary location
22-26 S. 40TH ST.
SUITE 2B/3B
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Phone: (610) 892-3800 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
255 S 17th St Ste 1010
Philadelphia, PA 19103-6210
Phone: (610) 892-3800
333 Cottman Avenue
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Phone: (215) 728-6900
Fax: (215) 214-3938
Mailing address
333 COTTMAN AVENUE
MEDICAL STAFF OFFICE/ENROLLMETN
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
Phone: (215) 728-6900 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 12, 2022

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Identifiers

Identifiers for KAREN MECHANIC

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDNJ9002006
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
2084P0800X
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry (Primary)
NJ 25MA07467900

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.