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Dr. John Michael Palen, MS, PHD

Individual provider Clinical Social Worker · NPI 1710055520

Dr. John Michael Palen, MS, PHD is a Clinical Social Worker in Chicago, Illinois. Qualified in 1985, 41 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor. Licensed in Illinois.

Years since qualifying
41
Licensed in
IL
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
MS — Master of Science
A graduate science degree.
PHD — Doctor of Philosophy
A research doctorate. In healthcare it usually sits alongside a clinical licence.

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Practice location Address checks out

5445 N Sheridan Rd Apt 2415
Chicago, IL 60640-7471
Phone: (847) 219-1877
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Specialties & licences

Clinical Social Worker (primary) Taxonomy 1041C0700X · Licence 149001939 (IL)

Record details

NPI number1710055520
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MS , PHD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedDecember 1, 2006
Last updated in NPPESSeptember 7, 2021
Certification dateSeptember 7, 2021

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyCLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 1985 (41 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Not indicated

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