CHRISTOPHER GERALD CARSTENS PH.D.
NPI 1215924014
Psychologist - Clinical in San Diego, CA
NPI Status: Active since October 05, 2005
Contact Information
9255 TOWNE CENTRE DR
SUITE 875
SAN DIEGO, CA
ZIP 92121
Phone: (858) 455-5252
Fax: (858) 455-5556
- Individual
- Male
- Psychologist
- Clinical
About CHRISTOPHER CARSTENS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christopher Carstens, a provider established in San Diego, California with a medical specialization in Psychologist, focusing in clinical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1215924014 assigned on October 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 103TC0700X with license number PSY 5654 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1215924014
- Provider Name
- CHRISTOPHER GERALD CARSTENS PH.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 9255 TOWNE CENTRE DR SUITE 875 SAN DIEGO, CA 92121
- Location Phone
- (858) 455-5252
- Location Fax
- (858) 455-5556
- Mailing Address
- 9255 TOWNE CENTRE DR SUITE 875 SAN DIEGO, CA 92121
- Mailing Phone
- (858) 455-5252
- Mailing Fax
- (858) 455-5556
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 10-05-2005
- Last Update Date
- 07-08-2007
- Code Navigator
A clinical psychologist like Christopher Carstens assesses, diagnoses, and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Clinical psychologists help people deal with problems ranging from short-term personal issues to severe, chronic conditions. Clinical psychologists interview patients, give diagnostic tests, provide psychotherapy and design behavior modification programs to help patients.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Psychologist Clinical
- Taxonomy Code
- 103TC0700X
- Type
- Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- License No.
- PSY 5654
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY 5654 | OTHER (01) | CA | LICENSE |
| P94553 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | CA |
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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 1215924014, we treat the final digit (4) 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 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 4).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 56 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1215924014, enumerated as an "individual" on October 05, 2005.
The provider is located at 9255 TOWNE CENTRE DR SUITE 875 SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 and the phone number is (858) 455-5252.
Psychologist with taxonomy code 103TC0700X and a focus in Clinical.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
