DR. MATTHEW MICHAEL VELASQUEZ
NPI 1013138239
Counselor - Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) in Carson, CA

NPI Status: Active since May 02, 2007

Contact Information

20710 LEAPWOOD AVE
STE. C
CARSON, CA
ZIP 90746
Phone: (310) 324-0447
Fax: (310) 324-0147

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Counselor
  • Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)

About MATTHEW VELASQUEZ

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Matthew Velasquez, a provider established in Carson, California with a medical specialization in Counselor, focusing in addiction (substance use disorder) . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1013138239 assigned on May 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 101YA0400X. The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1013138239
Provider Name
DR. MATTHEW MICHAEL VELASQUEZ
Other Name
DR. MATTHEW MICHAEL VELASQUEZ PH.D.
Other Name Type
Professional Name (2)
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
20710 LEAPWOOD AVE STE. C CARSON, CA 90746
Location Phone
(310) 324-0447
Location Fax
(310) 324-0147
Mailing Address
25400 OAK ST APT. #4 LOMITA, CA 90717
Mailing Phone
(310) 766-7931
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-02-2007
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A Substance Abuse or Addiction Counselor like Matthew Velasquez advices patients who experience alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, mental health issues, or other mental or behavioral problems. Substance Abuse counselors provide treatment and support to help clients recover from addiction or modify problem behaviors. Many counselors incorporate the principles of 12-step programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). They educate clients how to cope with stress and life’s issues in ways that help them recover. Counselors also help patients improve their personal relationships and find ways to discuss their addiction or other problems with family and friends.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Counselor Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)

Taxonomy Code
101YA0400X
Type
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
H704020OTHER (01)CAMEDI-CAL

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1013138239, we treat the final digit (9) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 51. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 51 = 9).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
0
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
9
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 1 → 2 1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 0 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 2 + 6 + 24 = 51

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 51 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 51 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1013138239.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 6 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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CARSON, CA 90746
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20710 LEAPWOOD AVE, STE. C
CARSON, CA 90746
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
20710 LEAPWOOD AVE, STE. C
CARSON, CA 90746
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
20710 LEAPWOOD AVE
CARSON, CA 90746
Early Intervention Provider Agency
20710 LEAPWOOD AVE, SUITE C
CARSON, CA 90746
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
20710 LEAPWOOD AVE, STE. C
CARSON, CA 90746

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1013138239, enumerated as an "individual" on May 02, 2007.

The provider is located at 20710 LEAPWOOD AVE STE. C CARSON, CA 90746 and the phone number is (310) 324-0447.

Counselor with taxonomy code 101YA0400X and a focus in Addiction (Substance Use Disorder).

The provider might be accepting Accepts: California Medicaid, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.