DR. RONALD SPINKA M.D.
NPI 1235356197
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Berkeley, CA

NPI Status: Active since April 19, 2007

Contact Information

921 THE ALAMEDA
BERKELEY, CA
ZIP 94707
Phone: (510) 527-4825

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Psychiatry & Neurology
  • Psychiatry

About RONALD SPINKA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ronald Spinka, a provider established in Berkeley, California with a medical specialization in Psychiatry & Neurology, focusing in psychiatry . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1235356197 assigned on April 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2084P0800X with license number G7970 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1235356197
Provider Name
DR. RONALD SPINKA M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
921 THE ALAMEDA BERKELEY, CA 94707
Location Phone
(510) 527-4825
Mailing Address
921 THE ALAMEDA BERKELEY, CA 94707
Mailing Phone
(510) 527-4825
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
04-19-2007
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A psychiatrist like Ronald Spinka are primary mental health physicians diagnose and treat mental illnesses through psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, hospitalization and medication. Psychiatrist help patients find solutions through changes in their behavioral patterns, explorations of experiences, group and family therapy.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Psychiatry & Neurology Psychiatry

Taxonomy Code
2084P0800X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
G7970
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
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.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
000G79700MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)CA 
A58114MEDICARE 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 1235356197, we treat the final digit (7) 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).

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
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
7
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 3 → 6 3 → 6 6 → 12 → 3 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 6 + 5 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 63

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

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1235356197.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 14 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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921 THE ALAMEDA, SUITE 102
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Psychologist (Clinical)
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Psychologist (Clinical)
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Psychologist (Clinical)
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BERKELEY, CA 94707
Psychologist (Clinical)
921 THE ALAMEDA
BERKELEY, CA 94707
Psychologist (Clinical)
921 THE ALAMEDA
BERKELEY, CA 94707
Clinic/Center (Adult Mental Health)
921 THE ALAMEDA
BERKELEY, CA 94707
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
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BERKELEY, CA 94707
Psychologist (Clinical)
921 THE ALAMEDA
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Marriage & Family Therapist
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BERKELEY, CA 94707
Counselor (Mental Health)
921 THE ALAMEDA
BERKELEY, CA 94707
Psychologist (Clinical)
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BERKELEY, CA 94707
Psychologist (Clinical)
921 THE ALAMEDA
BERKELEY, CA 94707

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1235356197, enumerated as an "individual" on April 19, 2007.

The provider is located at 921 THE ALAMEDA BERKELEY, CA 94707 and the phone number is (510) 527-4825.

Psychiatry & Neurology with taxonomy code 2084P0800X and a focus in Psychiatry.

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