DESIREE HERNANDEZ
NPI 1518312198
Speech-Language Pathologist in Laredo, TX
NPI Status: Active since May 02, 2016
Contact Information
2335 E SAUNDERS ST
PLAZA 3
LAREDO, TX
ZIP 78041
Phone: (956) 791-4800
Fax: (956) 791-4422
- Individual
- Female
- Speech-Language Pathologist
About DESIREE HERNANDEZ
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Desiree Hernandez, a provider established in Laredo, Texas with a medical specialization in Speech-language Pathologist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1518312198 assigned on May 2016. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 235Z00000X with license number 116210 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.
- NPI
- 1518312198
- Provider Name
- DESIREE HERNANDEZ
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2335 E SAUNDERS ST PLAZA 3 LAREDO, TX 78041
- Location Phone
- (956) 791-4800
- Location Fax
- (956) 791-4422
- Mailing Address
- 2335 E SAUNDERS ST PLAZA 3 LAREDO, TX 78041
- Mailing Phone
- (956) 791-4800
- Mailing Fax
- (956) 791-4422
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-02-2016
- Last Update Date
- 05-13-2021
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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
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Taxonomy Code
- 235Z00000X
- Type
- Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
- License No.
- 116210
- License State
- TX
- Taxonomy Description
- The speech-language pathologist is the professional who engages in clinical services, prevention, advocacy, education, administration, and research in the areas of communication and swallowing across the life span from infancy through geriatrics. Speech-language pathologists address typical and atypical impairments and disorders related to communication and swallowing in the areas of speech sound production, resonance, voice, fluency, language (comprehension and expression), cognition, and feeding and swallowing.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2355S0801X | Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers | Specialist/Technologist | 39457 (TX) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39457 | OTHER (01) | TX | STATE LICENSE |
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Therapy procedure for a range of mental processes, each additional 15 minutes
Therapy procedure for a range of mental processes, initial 15 minutes
This therapy procedure focuses on improving mental processes. Each additional 15-minute segment allows for a deeper understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The goal is to enhance your mental well-being and overall quality of life.
This service was performed 787 times for 11 patientsThis therapy session, lasting 15 minutes, focuses on improving your mental processes. It's an initial step towards understanding your mental health needs. The therapist will engage in conversation, listen to your concerns, and help identify areas for improvement.
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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 1518312198, we treat the final digit (8) 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).
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 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 19 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
LAREDO, TX 78041
LAREDO, TX 78041
LAREDO, TX 78041
LAREDO, TX 78041
LAREDO, TX 78041
LAREDO, TX 78041
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1518312198, enumerated as an "individual" on May 02, 2016.
The provider is located at 2335 E SAUNDERS ST PLAZA 3 LAREDO, TX 78041 and the phone number is (956) 791-4800.
Speech-Language Pathologist with taxonomy code 235Z00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
