| Doctor Name: | JOHN SHELDON KERN |
| NPI Number: | 1083615454 |
| Entity Type Code: | Individual (1) |
| Gender: | M |
| Credentials: | MD |
| License Number: | 01037531A |
| Business Practice Address: | 8555 Taft St Merrillville, IN - 46410 |
| Business Phone Number: | 2197694005 |
| Business Fax Number: | 2197692508 |
| Mailing Address: | 8400 Louisianna St, MERRILLVILLE |
| State: | IN |
| Postal Code: | 46410 |
| Phone Number: | 2197571928 |
| Fax Number: | 2197571950 |
| NPI Enumeration Date: | 08/09/2005 |
| NPI Last Update Date: | 05/17/2011 |
| Replacement NPI: | 0 |
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Taxonomy Information: | |
| Healthcare Provider Taxonomy: | 2084P0800X |
| License Number: | 01037531A |
| Healthcare Provider Taxonomy: (Secondary) | Y |
| State: | IN |
| Taxonomy Type: | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians |
| Taxonomy Classification: | Psychiatry & Neurology |
| Taxonomy Specialization: | Psychiatry |
| Taxonomy Definition: | 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. |